Timo Sarpaneva blue and pink serving dishes Opa Finland 1970s

Timo Sarpaneva blue and pink plastic serving plate and four dishes for Opa, Finland c1970s. Rare colours.

Excellent condition. Normal wear from use but no deep scratches or other damage.

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) was a leading Finnish glass designer who came to prominence in the early 1950s. He produced a wide range of designs for functional objects like glasses and candle sticks but is best known for his art glass where he focused on making beautific sculptural objects. He won the Grand Prix at the Milan Triannale in 1954 for the Orkidea vase design. He also designed many items in other materials. His work is held in museum collections worldwide.