Iittala - Timo Sarpaneva - Candleholder Festivo (5) - Frozen glass

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Set of five Festivo candle holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland, in frozen glass with a transparent finish, dating from 1966 in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

Dear Bidders,
thank you for your interest in my offer.

I´m offering set of 5 Festivo candle holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, which are in a very good condition.


SOME GENERAL INFORMATIONS:
Timo Sarpaneva (1926 - 2006) was a Finnish designer.
After completing his training as a designer, he began working for the Iittala glassworks in 1950, where he also created glass sculptures that gained significant recognition. In his design work, he often used emerging technologies; for example, in the early 1950s he experimented with steam-blowing techniques.
In the mid-1950s he created the i-line for Iittala, which was positioned both stylistically and in price between utility glass and art glass.
The Festivo candleholders, designed for Iittala in 1966, are iconic pieces of Scandinavian glass design. Known for their distinctive ice-like texture and modular, stacked-ring form, each candleholder is mouth-blown into a special mold that creates its frosted, sculptural surface.
Festivo quickly became one of Iittala’s most recognizable designs and remains highly collectible today. Their timeless, minimalist aesthetic makes them a striking accent in both modern and vintage interiors.


SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
*** If an item listed in the auction has a reserve price, rest assured that it is truly very reasonable for such a wonderful pieces ***
* Made in Finland ( hand-made )
* Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1966
* Material : frozen glass, Festivo serie
* Measurements: approx. 1 ring ( 8x7,5 cm ), 2 rings ( 12x8 cm ), 3 rings ( 14,5x8 cm ), 4 rings ( 19x9 cm ), 6 rings ( 25x9 cm )
* Without decoration
* Please watch carefully all the pictures, they are also a part of description ( each one can be enlarged )
* I would like to point out that the items I am selling are several decades old and therefore show general signs of use and age, such as minor scratches, scuffs, discoloration, dust, patina, chips, dents etc.
- Any major damage -s is / are ALWAYS shown in the photos -

* Please remember about Catawiki’s rules and make a payment maximally within 3 days after auction end

The set will be properly prepared for the shipping ( mainly recycled materials ) and sent insured ( up to 500€ ).

IMPORTANT:
If, however, the item is damaged or lost, please contact me via the internal Catawiki chat.
According to EU law for courier companies, in any case of damage to an international shipment, the first step in obtaining compensation is for the RECIPIENT to report the damage to their local supplier within 7 days of receiving the shipment. Only then, after the RECIPENT ( you ) receives a certificate of damage, I as the sender can claim compensation.
In addition, the following photos will be required: the damage to the item, the outside of the box with the shipping label, and the inside of the box including the materials used to protect the shipment.
Please don’t bid if you don’t accept that.

Happy bidding and good luck!


***Condition categories according to Catawiki:***

* „as new” - unused
* „excellent condition” - barely used with minimal signs of wear / usage
* „good condition” - used with small signs of aging and / or imperfections / defects
* „fair condition” - heavily used with possibly minor damage / parts missing
* „poor” - heavily used with major cracks, damages and / or major parts missing
* „very poor” - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material




Dear Bidders,
thank you for your interest in my offer.

I´m offering set of 5 Festivo candle holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, which are in a very good condition.


SOME GENERAL INFORMATIONS:
Timo Sarpaneva (1926 - 2006) was a Finnish designer.
After completing his training as a designer, he began working for the Iittala glassworks in 1950, where he also created glass sculptures that gained significant recognition. In his design work, he often used emerging technologies; for example, in the early 1950s he experimented with steam-blowing techniques.
In the mid-1950s he created the i-line for Iittala, which was positioned both stylistically and in price between utility glass and art glass.
The Festivo candleholders, designed for Iittala in 1966, are iconic pieces of Scandinavian glass design. Known for their distinctive ice-like texture and modular, stacked-ring form, each candleholder is mouth-blown into a special mold that creates its frosted, sculptural surface.
Festivo quickly became one of Iittala’s most recognizable designs and remains highly collectible today. Their timeless, minimalist aesthetic makes them a striking accent in both modern and vintage interiors.


SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
*** If an item listed in the auction has a reserve price, rest assured that it is truly very reasonable for such a wonderful pieces ***
* Made in Finland ( hand-made )
* Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1966
* Material : frozen glass, Festivo serie
* Measurements: approx. 1 ring ( 8x7,5 cm ), 2 rings ( 12x8 cm ), 3 rings ( 14,5x8 cm ), 4 rings ( 19x9 cm ), 6 rings ( 25x9 cm )
* Without decoration
* Please watch carefully all the pictures, they are also a part of description ( each one can be enlarged )
* I would like to point out that the items I am selling are several decades old and therefore show general signs of use and age, such as minor scratches, scuffs, discoloration, dust, patina, chips, dents etc.
- Any major damage -s is / are ALWAYS shown in the photos -

* Please remember about Catawiki’s rules and make a payment maximally within 3 days after auction end

The set will be properly prepared for the shipping ( mainly recycled materials ) and sent insured ( up to 500€ ).

IMPORTANT:
If, however, the item is damaged or lost, please contact me via the internal Catawiki chat.
According to EU law for courier companies, in any case of damage to an international shipment, the first step in obtaining compensation is for the RECIPIENT to report the damage to their local supplier within 7 days of receiving the shipment. Only then, after the RECIPENT ( you ) receives a certificate of damage, I as the sender can claim compensation.
In addition, the following photos will be required: the damage to the item, the outside of the box with the shipping label, and the inside of the box including the materials used to protect the shipment.
Please don’t bid if you don’t accept that.

Happy bidding and good luck!


***Condition categories according to Catawiki:***

* „as new” - unused
* „excellent condition” - barely used with minimal signs of wear / usage
* „good condition” - used with small signs of aging and / or imperfections / defects
* „fair condition” - heavily used with possibly minor damage / parts missing
* „poor” - heavily used with major cracks, damages and / or major parts missing
* „very poor” - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material




Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Iittala
Style subtype
Scandinavian design
Glass type
Frozen glass
No. of items
5
Country of Origin
Finland
Material
Glass
Designer/Artist/Maker
Timo Sarpaneva
Model
Festivo
Style
Design
Colour
Transparent
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1980
GermanyVerified
1313
Objects sold
100%
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