Topic: Iittala...?......Archipelago Range...? - Information Request

[Greg.]

Hi All,

I was hoping someone may be able to provide some further information on this one.

It has its original sticker, which I gather relates to Iittala. I have seen similar pieces from their candlestick 'Archipelago Range', although haven't managed to come across this exact design. I was hoping someone could confirm if its is indeed from this range along with a date of production.

If it is indeed from the Iittala Archipelago Range, was this range designed by Timo Sarpaneva..?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Greg

[glassobsessed]

The Arkipelago candlesticks were made in round, triangular and square versions, also in different heights but as far as I know in clear glass.  Here's a triangular example.

Yours I think are Arktia.

John

[Greg.]

Hi John,

Just come across this identical one, under the Arktia Range.

http://www.huuto.net/kohteet/iittala-timo-sarpaneva-arktia-kynttilanjalka-sininen-kuvio/134944532

Thanks again.

Greg
 :thup:

[glassobsessed]

Excellent, different shapes colours and probably sizes for this design too.

You can end up with a lot of candlesticks....

John

[johnphilip]

I sold a vase on ebay a few months back same design, it was signed on the base TIMO SARPANEVA . It was quite large and very heavy .jp

[Greg.]

Hi,

This one was particularly heavy for what it is, just over 1kg.

A little bit more info I came across, just for interest, apparently this range ran from 1985 through to 1997 when it was discontinued by Iittala.

Thanks all for your thoughts.

Greg :thup: