{"product_id":"timo-sarpaneva-for-iittala-finlandia-art-object-glass-bowl-3355","title":"Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala | Finlandia art object \u0026 glass bowl 3355","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"82\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eFinnish Art Glass from the 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eA substantial vintage bowl from the Finlandia series, designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. Model 3355 is an uncommon low form with a wide circular opening, a heavy base and strongly sculpted walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eThe clear glass reveals a dense pattern of ridges, impressions and irregular surfaces. Light moves through the bowl in changing layers, making the texture especially visible from the side and from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eThe Finlandia Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eSarpaneva developed a distinctive production method for the Finlandia series. The glass was formed by hand in wooden moulds made from split logs. The heat of the molten glass altered the mould during production, so the surface of every finished piece developed its own pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eThe marks, folds and rough textures visible throughout the glass belong to this manufacturing process and give the bowl its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eSigned Art Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eThe bowl is signed on the base:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eTimo Sarpaneva 3355\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eThe signature, catalogue number and uncommon form make it a notable piece for collectors of Finnish glass and postwar Nordic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eDesigner: Timo Sarpaneva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eManufacturer: Iittala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eSeries: Finlandia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eModel: 3355\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003ePeriod: 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eMaterial: Clear glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eHeight: 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eDiameter: 20.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eThere is one larger chip and several smaller chips along the upper rim. The losses are clearly visible in the close photographs. The bowl remains stable and visually impressive. Chips along the upper rim of the vase are likely resulting from the complexity of the glassmaking technique\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54342365938005,"sku":null,"price":76.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Finlandia_bowl_3355_Timo_Sarpaneva_Iittala_1960s_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1783697411","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/timo-sarpaneva-for-iittala-finlandia-art-object-glass-bowl-3355","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}