The Aalto Duo Set from Iittala pairs the iconic tealight candleholder with the larger, matching vase. Both created by legendary design pioneer Alvar Aalto, this piece has made the waves throughout the world, becoming a recognizable symbol since the 1937 Paris World Fair. It features flowing and undulating waves meant to resemble the natural look of Findland’s many lakes. It is mouthblown, hand-cut, and polished several times.
What started as a glass factory in Iittala, Finland, now celebrates generations of essential objects made to enrich people's everyday lives. Iittala creates distinctive, multi-functional objects with lasting design that allows for individual use and expression. In the early years of modernism and functionalism, during the 1930s and 40s, pioneers like Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck led the development of the Iittala brand. Their belief was that objects should always be designed with a thought, essential and above all, available to all. It was their thinking that set the foundation for the Iittala design philosophy ; to push the boundaries and to give people beauty and function. Iittala strives to create icons that will last a lifetime. What started as a glass factory in Iittala, Finland, now celebrates generations of essential objects that are made to enrich people's everyday lives. More than just beautiful objects, Iittala creates timeless designs that will never be thrown away.
The Aalto Duo Set from Iittala pairs the iconic tealight candleholder with the larger, matching vase. Both created by legendary design pioneer Alvar Aalto, this piece has made the waves throughout the world, becoming a recognizable symbol since the 1937 Paris World Fair. It features flowing and undulating waves meant to resemble the natural look of Findland’s many lakes. It is mouthblown, hand-cut, and polished several times.
What started as a glass factory in Iittala, Finland, now celebrates generations of essential objects made to enrich people's everyday lives. Iittala creates distinctive, multi-functional objects with lasting design that allows for individual use and expression. In the early years of modernism and functionalism, during the 1930s and 40s, pioneers like Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck led the development of the Iittala brand. Their belief was that objects should always be designed with a thought, essential and above all, available to all. It was their thinking that set the foundation for the Iittala design philosophy ; to push the boundaries and to give people beauty and function. Iittala strives to create icons that will last a lifetime. What started as a glass factory in Iittala, Finland, now celebrates generations of essential objects that are made to enrich people's everyday lives. More than just beautiful objects, Iittala creates timeless designs that will never be thrown away.
- Design: Alvar Aalto
- Includes tealight candle holder and vase
- Manufactured In: Finland
- Mouth blown glass
- Candle Holder: H 2.36 in
- Vase: H 3.74 in
Model(s):
1056067.
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