Two "Pantareuna" Bowls, Model i-302 - Iittala, Finland 1950's 1956 - 1960

Timo Sarpaneva

Glass
15 cm, ø 22 cm
ConditionVery good
€ 475

Van Kerkhoff Art

• About the artwork
  Two turned-mould blown, flared and rim folded colored glass "Pantareuna" bowls, model i-302. Designed by famous Finnish artist Timo Sarpaneva in 1956 and executed by Iittala glassworks between 1956 and 1960. "Pantareuna" refers to the folded rim these series by Sarpaneva have in common.
  
  These bowls are part of the i-series for which Sarpaneva was awarded the "Grand Prix" in the 1957 Milan Triennale and were made in two sizes and three colors (purple, green and blue). The green color items were only produced during the first year of production and are therefore rare.
  
  The bowls are signed in diamondpen underneath the base: Timo Sarpaneva - Iittala 56 (1956) and Timo Sarpaneva - Iittala i302 (purple one).
  
  Execution
  Iittala glassworks, Finland 1956-1960
  
  Marked
  Marked in diamondpen underneath the base:
  Timo Sarpaneva - Iittala 56 (1956). and Timo Sarpaneva - Iittala i302
  
  Condition
  These glassobjects are in good condition, some minor scratches mostly underneath the bases consistent with age and use. No Cracks or chips.
  
  Literature
  Marianne Aav (ed.), Timo Sarpaneva - Collection, p. 26, 33
  
  Dimensions Collapse
  Large Bowl
  Height 15 cm
  Diameter 22 cm
  Weight 1254 grams.
  
  Small Bowl
  Height 9 cm
  Diameter 12 cm
  Weight 381 grams
  
  
• About the artist

  Timo Tapani Sarpaneva (31 October 1926 – 6 October 2006) was an influential Finnish designer, sculptor, and educator best known in the art world for innovative work in glass, which often merged attributes of display art objects with utilitarian designations.

  While glass remained his most commonly addressed medium, he worked with metal, wood, textiles, and porcelain (china). Sarpaneva has entered homes around the world through his industrial design of upscale, artistically conceived items, including cast-iron cookware and porcelain dinnerware.

  His work was among the key components that helped to launch Finland's reputation as a trailblazer of design.

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