{"product_id":"sarp296","title":"VASE FINLANDIA 3356","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FINLANDIA series, introduced in 1964, is one of Timo Sarpaneva’s defining works of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the course of his repeated experiments and explorations in search of new possibilities in glass, Sarpaneva developed the series from a chance by-product of another experiment in 1963: a wooden mold whose surface had been charred by fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe irregular, textured surface left by the scorched wood mold, transferred directly onto the glass, was a revolutionary expression at a moment in the 1960s when the simple modern design that had prevailed since the 1950s was beginning to lose momentum. It went on to become a major trend that continued into the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven within the same model number, multiple molds were used, and the surfaces of those molds changed over time through continued production. As a result, each piece emerged with its own unique character, with variations in form and surface texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the size and form, it seems that only around 10 to 20 pieces could be produced from a single wooden mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is model 3356, one of the works first introduced as part of the FINLANDIA series. It was produced from 1964 to 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned “TIMO SARPANEVA - 3356.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"black-text-01\" style=\"margin-top: 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIMO SARPANEVA｜1926–2006｜FINLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimo Sarpaneva was one of the leading figures of modern Finnish design. Trained as a graphic designer at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki, he began his career in 1949 after winning second prize in a glass design competition organized by Riihimäen Lasi. Although invited to join the company, negotiations collapsed when he was asked to work without compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile seeking a path as a glass designer, Sarpaneva worked for A. Ahlström in 1950, producing exhibition displays, shop windows, and graphic material. That same year, he received an offer from the Danish glassworks Holmegaard and considered leaving. Instead, he was encouraged by Ahlström to pursue glass design within its subsidiary Iittala, where he began his career as a glass designer in 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis early artistic glass objects quickly gained international recognition, earning the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale in 1954. He received the award again in 1957 for i-line, a series of mouth-blown utilitarian glassware introduced in 1956. Alongside his close contemporary Tapio Wirkkala, Sarpaneva played a central role in establishing Iittala as one of Finland’s most significant design brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Iittala, Sarpaneva was also active as a graphic designer, creating posters, catalogues, and packaging. The distinctive i mark he designed for the i-line series later evolved into the enduring symbol of the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking in close collaboration with glassblowers and technicians, Sarpaneva continuously explored new techniques and forms of expression. Through extensive experimentation, he developed the Finlandia series in 1963, inspired by the charred surface of wooden molds. This spirit of innovation extended into textiles, culminating in Ambiente, a pioneering printing technique developed with the Tampella mills, in which fabric was treated as a surface for direct, painterly expression—what he described as “machine painting.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Iittala and Tampella, Sarpaneva’s work spanned a wide range of materials and industries, including art glass for Venini, porcelain for Rosenthal, cast iron for Rosenlew, stainless steel for Opa, as well as rugs and graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe received numerous international awards, including the Lunning Prize in 1956, the International Design Award in the United States in 1963, the Pro Finlandia medal in 1967, and the honorary title of Professor in 1977, among many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TIMO SARPANEVA","offers":[{"title":"GREY \/ SARP296","offer_id":48505128485104,"sku":null,"price":82500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5761\/8160\/files\/SARP296_1.jpg?v=1765539924","url":"https:\/\/elephant-life.com\/en\/products\/sarp296","provider":"ELEPHANT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}