Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) is best known for his designs of glassware and art objects. Originally trained as a graphic designer, Timo Sarpaneva's work included the famous Iittala i-logo from 1956.
Timo Sarpaneva became a leading name in Finnish glass art in the 1950s. He is above all known for his Iittala glass designs, the Orchid, the Kayak, the Claritas series and the Finlandia collection blown into wooden moulds.