Description
A bold tribute to nature’s elegance, Kukinto, meaning “inflorescence” in Finnish, is a sculptural vase designed by acclaimed Finnish designer Timo Sarpaneva. Introduced in 1991, this piece captures the organic rhythm of blooming flowers through the refined lens of Murano glass artistry.
With its striking contours and layered textures, Kukinto embodies Sarpaneva’s ability to translate natural forms into refined, contemporary objects. Each vase is handcrafted using time-honoured techniques by VENINI’s master glassblowers, making every piece a unique work of art.
Material: Hand-blown Murano glass
Technique: Bands, Blown
Dimensions: Ø 40 cm × H 47 cm approx.
A designer who contributed to the fame of Finnish design. Timo Sarpaneva graduated in 1948 from the Institute of Industrial Arts, which later became the Art and Design University in Helsinki.
Despite his education in graphic design, he mainly worked as an industrial designer and even dedicated himself to glassmaking in VENINI’s Fornace (Kiln) from 1988 on.
Today, his works are displayed in many museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum in New York, and the Corning Museum of Glass.
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