Blues

Sarpaneva omschreef de vorm van de oorspronkelijk in 1985 ontworpen Blues vazen als een zacht "rond vierkant". De unieke vorm komt terug in zijn hele carrière; vanaf de glazen borden met gekleurde rand, porseleinen en stalen collecties uit de jaren 50 tot aan de glazen sculpturen die hij later maakte. De vazen maken deel uit van een nieuwe Iittala collectie in twee kleuren, elegant regenblauw en natuurlijk mosgroen. Ze zijn verkrijgbaar in 200 mm en 320 mm. De vaas van 320 mm is in de glasfabriek van Iittala gemaakt met de oorspronkelijke houten mal uit de jaren 80.

Iittala Designer Timo Sarpaneva

TIMO SARPANEVA

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) was an international force in Finnish design. A designer, sculptor and educator, Sarpaneva’s pioneering glass work merged art with utilitarian design. Besides glass, he also worked with textiles, wood, porcelain and metal. Sarpaneva’s unique industrial design that helped to pioneer Finland’s global design reputation. Sarpaneva’s works are exhibited internationally. He has received much recognition throughout his illustrious career including the Lunning Prize and was twice awarded at the Milan Triennale. In 1976, Sarpaneva received the honorary title of Professor from the Finnish government.

Throughout his long collaboration with Iittala, Sarpaneva was responsible for creating key hallmarks of the company’s style. He designed the “i” logo which served as the symbol of the company. In addition, Iittala’s Sarpaneva, a cast-iron pot, is a timeless classic that has been recognized as an international design icon.