The Aalto vase offers timeless appeal with its organic, wave-inspired form that revolutionized glass design in 1936. Each piece is mouth-blown at the Iittala factory, ensuring unique character while maintaining the iconic silhouette. The smooth glass construction provides durability and showcases the flowing curves that made this design a symbol of Finnish craftsmanship. Measures 11.4 x 9.4 x 9.5 cm.
In 1936, Alvar Aaltos 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 (aaltoin 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 colors and sizes. The Collection is a staple of modern Scandinavian design and Iittalas most iconic series. Measures 4.5 x 3.7 x 3.75in Mouth-Blown Glass Hand Wash Only Imported
