830H Silver Cufflinks 1972 Finland Pentti Sarpaneva.
Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland (1925–1978).
Pentti was the older brother of renowned glass and metal designer Timo Sarpaneva. He first studied graphic design at the Institute of Industrial Art in Finland before turning to metalworking and jewellery design in his 30s. Contrary to the jewellery design of the time, Pentti used direct objects from nature to create many of his pieces. Others were taken from his observations of the natural world in Finland. His childhood in the countryside with his father, a blacksmith, may also have served as an inspiration.
830H Silver Cufflinks 1972 Finland Pentti Sarpaneva.
Sarpaneva has created jewellery for Finnish jewellery makers Kalevala Koru and Turun Hopea that is timeless and still evokes a strong emotional impact. Interestingly, there was a period in the 20th century of jewellery from the 1960s and 1970s that embodies today’s desire to recreate the natural world.
His silver pieces combine traditional themes of nature and Finnish culture, uniquely interpreted by the artist. His use of local stones, many of which are left uncut in their more natural state, makes his jewellery unique.
Pentti Sarpaneva Finland Modernist Bronze Agate Necklace.Scandinavian Midcentury silver ring, Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1967.Silver Pentti Sarpaneva 1968 Necklace Goldsmith’s old warehouse.Scandinavian Modern Silver ring by Pentti Sarpaneva, Åbo, 1972.Bronze Circle Broosch by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s.830 Silver 1975 Rare Finland Pentti Sarpaneva Pyrite Stone Cufflinks.Pentti Sarpaneva, for Turun Hopea, Pair of Brass ‘Pitsi’ Candlesticks, Finland.Silver and Rock Crystal Ring by Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Finland, 1970s.Pentti Sarpaneva Glass Bronze Turun Hopea Punch Bowl Ladle Cups Cream Sugar Set.Oval Bronze Ring with Shimmering Stone by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s.Bronze 2 Piece Pendant Necklace, Finland, 1970s.Pair of Glass and Brass Vases by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s.Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Maljakko Vase in Smoky Art Glass.Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Maljakko Candlestick in Smoky Art Glass.Bronze 2 piece pendant necklace, Finland 1970s.Solid Brutalist Art Glass Plate, Humppila, Finland.Silver Pendant, Finland, 1972.Bronze Pendant by Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Finland, 1970s.Vintage Midcentury Silver bracelet, Finland, 1973.Necklace and Bracelet Bronze Leaf 1970`s, Finland.Rectangular Bronze Necklace by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s.Bronze Heart vintage Pendant by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1970s.Vintage Brutalist Pendant Necklace in Bronze, Finland, 1960s.Rare Enameled Bronze Finland Surrealist Eye Brooch.Brutalist Bronze Pendant Kelo with Amethyst, Finland 1960s.
