One of the two handblown glass candleholders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittana, Finland 1980.
These vintage Arkipelago candle holders are an example of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Iittala in Finland during the early 1980s. these pieces are crafted from heavy, solid clear glass. The design features a tapered rectangular column shape with a unique, textured interior filled with intentionally trapped air bubbles.
Please notice the price is for one piece, we have two pieces available.
Timo Sarpaneva was an international icon of Finnish design and one of the central figures who established Finland’s reputation for high-quality modernist aesthetics. He was an incredibly versatile artist who worked with textiles, graphics, and porcelain, but he achieved his greatest fame working with glass.