Author Topic: Timo Sarpaneva (Read 759 times)

Bill G · « **on:** October 08, 2006, 08:24:11 PM »

Today, Sunday 10-8-06, the Swedish press reported that Timo Sarpaneva is dead.

He will be remembered as one of the great Finnish artist/designers of the 20th Century and many of his designs in glass are considered to be classics in the international market place.

Della · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2006, 08:36:25 PM »

Oh dear, how very, very sad. :cry: :cry:

Pip · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2006, 09:33:11 PM »

I'm sure the Swedish press are correct, but Millers 20th Century Glass book states that he passed away last year.

Regardless of that, RIP Timo Sarpaneva

David E · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2006, 09:50:33 PM »

Bill, you might like to see the photo I posted earlier of him from 1969:

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,7585.0.html

Anne · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2006, 10:36:43 PM »

Iitala have an In Memoriam page about Timo Sarpaneva here - they say he died October 6th.

chuggy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2006, 11:44:19 AM »

A true designer icon who will be greatly missed, some of his pieces are real design classics.
Paul

RAY · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2006, 03:19:49 PM »

that's a great loss, i only got one of his candle holders yesterday at the carboot and signed TS