Vintage Festivo Candle Sticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Item e8017

A vintage set of eight Festivo candle sticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in 1966. A total of 8 different heights were made that can be combined according to taste. The candlesticks have become a classic symbol of modern Finnish design. Most marked with Iittala stickers and incised signature 'TS' on the base. An authentic piece of Finnish glass design of the 1960s. 

Timo Sarpaneva (1926 - 2006) was not only the artist who designed the 'i' logo for Iittala. His groundbreaking work combines art with useful design. In addition to glass, Timo Sarpaneva also worked with textiles, wood, porcelain and metal. His unique industrial design helped Finland to its worldwide reputation in the design world. His artwork has been awarded the Lunning Prize and twice at the Milan Triennale.

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Measures:
Height: 12.4" (31.5 cm)
Diameter: 3.23" (8.2 cm)

Literature Reference:
Jennifer Hawkins Opie, Scandinavia Ceramics & Glass in the Twentieth Century, Victoria Albert Museum 1989, page 75
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