Timo Sarpaneva
Finnish industrial designer (1926-2006)
1926 — 2006
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish industrial designer (1926-2006)
Born
October 31, 1926
Died
2006 (age ~80)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
sculptor, designer, glass artist
FinlandBorn in HelsinkiDied in Helsinki
1926
Born in Helsinki (1926-10-31)
1956
AwardLunning Prize
1958
AwardPro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
1963
Awardhonorary Royal Designer for Industry
1975
AwardCommander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
1994
AwardKnight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Timo Sarpaneva?+
Timo Sarpaneva is Finnish industrial designer (1926-2006). Born in 1926.
What does the name Timo mean?+
The name Timo means "a diminutive of the male given name Timotheüs [=Timothy]. Etymology: Short, vernacular form of Timoteus, perhaps in Eastern Finland via short forms of Тимофе́й. The standard Finnish equivalent of the English given name Timothy.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Timo Sarpaneva born?+
Timo Sarpaneva was born on October 31, 1926.
When did Timo Sarpaneva die?+
Timo Sarpaneva died in 2006, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
a diminutive of the male given name Timotheüs [=Timothy]. Etymology: Short, vernacular form of Timoteus, perhaps in Eastern Finland via short forms of Тимофе́й. The standard Finnish equivalent of the English given name Timothy.
The name Timo is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a diminutive of the male given name Timotheüs [=Timothy]. Etymology: Short, vernacular form of Timoteus, perhaps in Eastern Finland via short forms of Тимофе́й. The standard Finnish equivalent of the English given name Timothy.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Timo
Timo — October 31, 1926
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
You made me see color differently. Literally.
— a painter
Your work hangs in my living room. Best decision I ever made.
— a collector
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