{"product_id":"timo-sarpaneva-arkipelago-crystal-candle-holder","title":"Timo Sarpaneva Arkipelago crystal candle holder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimo Sarpaneva Arkipelago vintage Finnish crystal candle holder designed for Iittala during the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe form feels quiet and monumental at the same time. Thick crystal walls surround a deep central opening, while suspended air bubbles remain frozen inside the glass like pockets trapped beneath winter ice. Light moves slowly through the piece and changes its character from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name “Arkipelago” refers to the Nordic archipelago landscape. The object carries many of the visual qualities often connected with Scandinavian nature: still water, ice, stone, silence, and northern light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts proportions are compact and heavy in hand, giving the piece a strong sculptural presence even when unlit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimo Sarpaneva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimo Sarpaneva is considered one of the central figures of twentieth century Finnish design. His work for Iittala helped shape the international identity of Scandinavian glass during the postwar decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSarpaneva worked across glass, metal, textiles, and industrial design, but his glass objects remain especially influential for their combination of technical experimentation and organic form. Many of his works explored texture, air bubbles, shifting transparency, and the relationship between light and mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis designs are represented in museum collections worldwide and remain closely connected with the history of Finnish modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIittala\u003cbr\u003eFinland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at the Iittala art glass factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePeriod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 7.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition with light traces of age consistent with careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most striking details is the concentration of bubbles sealed inside the crystal body. They create depth within the otherwise clear mass and give the piece a constantly changing appearance depending on light and background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper ring catches reflections sharply, while the lower section diffuses them through thicker crystal and textured internal surfaces. From above, the candle opening resembles a circular pool surrounded by ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven without a candle, the object works naturally as a small glass sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful on dark wood, stone, linen, or beside other Scandinavian glass objects. Works especially well in evening light or near windows where the crystal can collect reflections throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53937701257557,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_3661.jpg?v=1779133818","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/timo-sarpaneva-arkipelago-crystal-candle-holder","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}