Iittala Alvar Aalto Finlandia Vase Grey 25.5 cm

The Aalto vase has become one of the world’s most famous glass objects, deservedly synonymous with Finnish glass art and with Iittala. Alvar Aalto created the Aalto vase in various shapes, sizes and colours for Iittala for the World Fair in Paris in 1937. It is exhibited in some of the world’s most influential design museums. The fluid shapes are said to derive from the Finnish landscape and its lakes. This vase is in new grey, also available in a stunning shade of pink or emerald green,clear, which will look great with any flora and fauna arrangements or simply standing alone. The vases are hand-blown using traditional techniques, and may therefore contain tiny bubbles. Hand wash only.

 

It takes seven craftsmen, 12 work stages, 100 celsius and 10 hours to produce a single Aalto vase., they have unwavering pride, these craftsmen are committed to bringing Alvar Aalto's unconventional shapes to life!

 

This is the new grey colour to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Aalto vase. This is the 25.5 cm, also available in other sizes and colours.