Aurinkopallo “Sun Ball” | Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Aurinkopallo “Sun Ball” | Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Restraint can still glow.…
This isn’t your typical shelf-filler decorative glass. It honestly feels more like controlled energy. Sarpaneva’s Aurinkopallo takes a massive, cosmic concept and completely skips the flashy spectacle, choosing instead to focus on weight and a sort of quiet restraint. Those internal filaments are pulled with real intention—frozen right at the moment where tension finally turns into form.
It still feels modern today because it never bothered chasing trends back then. There’s no distracting color play or unnecessary flourishes. It’s just mass, light, and gravity working things out inside a sphere that clearly knows exactly what it’s doing.
Condition: Excellent
Key Features & Benefits
Era / Movement: Scandinavian Modern flirting with the Space Race.
Material / Construction: Crystal glass shaped under extreme heat control.
Maker / Provenance: Iittala, under Sarpaneva’s exacting direction.
Style / Design Notes: A sphere that refuses to be background decor.
Care & Maintenance Tip: Handle by the base; fingerprints show easily.
Dimensions: Diameter 7.5
Black & Gold Condition Guide
✨ We believe every piece tells a story — here’s how we describe the chapters they’ve lived so far:
Mint / Like New Practically time-traveled. Looks as though it’s never been used. Crisp, clean, and flawless.
Excellent Well-preserved with only the most minor signs of age (think a faint scratch or two, visible only if you squint). Structurally sound and show-stopping.
Very Good Loved and cared for. Some small signs of wear — maybe light surface marks, gentle fading, or a touch of patina — but nothing that distracts from its beauty or function.
Good Has earned its character. Noticeable wear such as scratches, discoloration, or finish loss, all consistent with age and use. Still fully functional and fabulous.
Well-Loved / As-Is This one has stories to tell. Expect visible flaws or wear (chips, cracks, missing parts), but still worthy for display, repurposing, or as a collector’s gem.
All Sales Final on Vintage Scores!
Since these finds are true blasts from the past, we can't offer returns on vintage items. But fret not, treasure hunters! We meticulously curate our collection, so you can be sure you're getting pieces in good to mint condition, with only the coolest signs of wear that tell their unique story. Check out the pics to get a closer look!
