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$211.66The Story
We are very pleased to be able to offer this limited edition mouth blown vase by Iittala.
We have one piece available.
Each vase is mouth-blown at the Iittala glass factory using a traditional wooden mould, ensuring that no two pieces are ever alike. The subtle variations make every vase a unique expression of true Finnish craftsmanship. A special edition that’s available for a limited period. Ideal as a striking centrepiece for floral arrangements or as a sculptural statement on its own.
The vase is etched on the underside reading 'Alvar Aalto Iittala 2008'
Length: 29cm
Height: 14.5cm
The Vase
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. Since then, the Aalto vase has become a symbol of Finnish design and one of the most famous glass objects in the world.
The design for Alvar Aalto's vases was also his entry into a competition with the title: 'An Eskimo Woman's Leather Breaches.' The competition was held to find new, original designs for the Finnish stand at the Paris World's Fair in 1937. That same year, Aalto designed the interior of 'The Savoy' restaurant in Helsinki and used the vases as centrepiece table decorations.
Each and every vase in the Alvar Aalto Collection continues to be mouthblown 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 tealight candleholders can also be found in the Alvar Aalto Collection.
About the designer:
Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) was a leading figure in modern architecture and design. Born in Finland, he built an influential international legacy through a lifelong creative partnership with architect Aino Marsio, designing major public buildings, private homes, and furniture closely connected to his architecture.
Known for blending functionalism with beauty, nature, and innovative use of materials, Aalto helped define Finnish design on a global stage. His work gained international recognition in the 1930s, and his iconic Savoy Vase, launched in 1937, remains one of the world’s most celebrated glass designs and a timeless Iittala classic.
Description
We are very pleased to be able to offer this limited edition mouth blown vase by Iittala.
We have one piece available.
Each vase is mouth-blown at the Iittala glass factory using a traditional wooden mould, ensuring that no two pieces are ever alike. The subtle variations make every vase a unique expression of true Finnish craftsmanship. A special edition that’s available for a limited period. Ideal as a striking centrepiece for floral arrangements or as a sculptural statement on its own.
The vase is etched on the underside reading 'Alvar Aalto Iittala 2008'
Length: 29cm
Height: 14.5cm
The Vase
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. Since then, the Aalto vase has become a symbol of Finnish design and one of the most famous glass objects in the world.
The design for Alvar Aalto's vases was also his entry into a competition with the title: 'An Eskimo Woman's Leather Breaches.' The competition was held to find new, original designs for the Finnish stand at the Paris World's Fair in 1937. That same year, Aalto designed the interior of 'The Savoy' restaurant in Helsinki and used the vases as centrepiece table decorations.
Each and every vase in the Alvar Aalto Collection continues to be mouthblown 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 tealight candleholders can also be found in the Alvar Aalto Collection.
About the designer:
Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) was a leading figure in modern architecture and design. Born in Finland, he built an influential international legacy through a lifelong creative partnership with architect Aino Marsio, designing major public buildings, private homes, and furniture closely connected to his architecture.
Known for blending functionalism with beauty, nature, and innovative use of materials, Aalto helped define Finnish design on a global stage. His work gained international recognition in the 1930s, and his iconic Savoy Vase, launched in 1937, remains one of the world’s most celebrated glass designs and a timeless Iittala classic.
