Timo Sarpaneva - A rare large sized "Hiiden Kehto" or "Giant's Cradle" - Iittala, Finland 1956

A rare largest size, mould-blown, hot worked, sand-blasted, acid matted glass Art-object, "Hiiden Kehto"or "Giant's Cradle", model 3157. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1951 and executed by Iittala glassworks, Finland, 1956.

Sarpaneva took his inspiration for these objects from the natural phenomena, known as "Hiiden Kirnu" or Giant Kettle. These are glacial potholes drilled in solid rock by water descending down a deep moulin or by gravel rotating in a bed of a subglacial meltwater stream.

The Giant's Cradle were made in two sizes between 1952 and 1960. This piece is a rare largest sized example. It is signed and dated on the side.

Price including VAT: € 1399

About Timo Sarpaneva

Timo Sarpaneva (Helsinki, Finland 1926 – Helsinki, Finland 2006) was an influential Finnish designer, sculptor, and educator best known in the art world for innovative work in glass.

While glass remained his most commonly addressed medium, he worked with metal, wood, textiles, and porcelain (china).

His work was among the key components that helped to launch Finland's reputation as a trailblazer of design.

Recipient of many rewards, among others: The Luning prize (1956), Grand Prix Triennale di Milan (1954, 1957) and Gold medal, Concorso Internazionale della Ceramica d'Arte Contemporanea, Faenza (1976).