Iittala i-Glass Decanter Timo Sarpaneva Finnish Blown Glass Cobalt Blue Decanter

Vintage ittala Art Glass Decanter by Timo Sarpaneva - Cobalt Blue - Hand-Blown - International Finnish Artist, Sculptor & Educator - Timo Sarpaneva (1926 - 2006) Helsinki, Finland - Adhesive Trademark Label Is Gone - Weighs 1 lb. 2.7 oz. without packing material - NOTE: There is a chip at the end of the spout, review pics - Measurements: Height 9 in / 23 cm Widest Width 6 in / 15 cm Spout Length 2.5 in / 6 cm Opening Circumference 3 in / 8 cm Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006), an international force in Finnish design. A designer, sculptor and educator, Sarpaneva’s pioneering glass work merged art with utilitarian design. He did work with Murano glass in his studies. 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 serves as the symbol of the company.