Pullo 2601 Vase in Aubergine Glass by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland, 1950s

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Pullo vase, model 2601, designed by timo sarpaneva for iittala in finland in the early 1950s.
made of blown glass … Read more Pullo vase, model 2601, designed by timo sarpaneva for iittala in finland in the early 1950s.
made of blown glass in a deep aubergine/plum color, this model is distinguished by its organic, teardrop-shaped silhouette, short neck, and slightly elongated opening forming a characteristic small spout.
the color appears very dark under normal light, then reveals rich shades of plum, violet, and deep red when illuminated.
the base features the characteristic pontil mark of blown glasswork. The piece is signed with a pointed tool “t. Sarpaneva 2601” on the underside.
this shape is also known on the market as the “bird bottle,” referring to the highly stylized profile of its neck.

a representative example of post-war finnish glass design, combining formal simplicity, intense color, and handcrafted production.

technical details
• designer: timo sarpaneva
• manufacturer: iittala
• model: pullo 2601
• common name: bird bottle
• origin: finland
• period: circa 1950–1955
• material: blown glass
• color: aubergine / plum / deep purple
• signature: etched under the base: t. Sarpaneva 2601
• label: not present
• construction: blown glass with pontil mark under the base
dimensions
• height: 17.5 cm / 6.9 in
• maximum diameter: approx. 11 cm / 4.3 in
• weight: approx. 200 g
condition
good vintage condition.
the vase has no cracks or chips.

some minor signs of wear are consistent with its age. Despite cleaning, a slight deposit remains inside, visible under certain lighting conditions and documented in the photographs.

the engraved signature under the base remains legible. This piece has an attribution mark,
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