Aalto Vase Ultramarine Blue - 160mm - des. Alvar Aalto, made by Ittala
£135.00
Inspired by the many lakes in his native Finland, design legend Alvar Aalto’s fluid waves (“aalto” in Finnish) made quite a splash when they won the 1937 Paris World Fair. Since then, Aalto’s waves have become a timeless symbol of Scandinavian home design and his creative signature from architecture to glass.
Each iconic Aalto vase is mouth blown, then hand cut before going through several polishings at the Iittala Glass Factory. The glass vases make a striking addition to any home interior. In this dreamy ultramarine blue colour which perfectly reflects the organic glass wave form, the 160mm Aalto Vase in Ultramarine Blue makes a perfect gift.
Approx dimensions:
- Width 20.8 cm
- Length 20.8 cm
- Height 16 cm
- Weight 1.55 kg
Product Details:
- Manufactured at Iittala glass factory
- Material: Glass
- Hand wash only
- Made in Finland
Alvar Aalto Collection
In 1936, Alvar Aalto’s series of glass vases won first prize in the 1936 Karhula-Iittala Glass Design Competition. Compared to the decorative objects of the time, the simple yet organic shape of this vase was a revolutionary statement. Inspired by waves (“aalto” in Finnish) in the water, the vase is a symbol of Finnish design and one of the most famous glass objects in the world.
Each and every vase in the Alvar Aalto Collection continues to be mouth blown at the Iittala factory and comes in a wide range of colours and sizes. The Collection is a staple of modern Scandinavian design and Iittala’s most iconic series. Additional items inspired by Aalto and created by Pentagon Design such as steel bowls, wooden platters and votives can also be found in the Alvar Aalto Collection.
About Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976)
Alvar Aalto is possibly the most enduringly influential of all Scandinavian designers. Although primarily an architect, he also successfully turned his hand to glassware, light fittings, furniture and even door handles.
