• Iittala exclusive

Iittala Alvar Aalto Collection

Tealight candleholder 60mm recycled

Recycled

Design pioneer Alvar Aalto’s asymmetrical, soft waves (“aalto” in Finnish) have become a staple of Nordic design since the Iittala commissioned piece premiered internationally at the 1937 Paris World Fair. Iittala takes the legendary form a step further with its recycled edition Aalto tealight candleholder made of 100% recycled glass that was produced from waste glass at the Iittala Glass Factory in Finland. The 60mm candleholder brings balanced harmony to any interior. Elegant alone or combined with other Aalto tealight candleholders. A lasting gift idea. Mixed coloured glass results in a beautiful variation of blues, greens and natural earthy shades. A few small bubbles may occur due to the recycled glass mass. Each recycled piece is unique and the colour may vary. We cannot guarantee the colour or shade of the product for orders made through our webstore.

Iittala exclusive: this item is only available at iittala.com and stores

Product Article Number
1056251
EAN
6411923669498
  • Manufactured at Iittala glass factory
  • Hand wash only
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 colors 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. 


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Iittala's designer Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is a recognized master of modern architecture and design. Born in Kuortane, Finland, Aalto began to make his distinct mark in design shortly after receiving his architectural degree from Helsinki Polytechnic in 1921. In 1924, Aalto married fellow architect Aino Marsio, creating a lifelong partnership that built an international design legacy. During his remarkable career, Aalto designed major public institutions including concert halls, museums, universities, libraries as well as private homes throughout the world. Aalto’s furniture and houseware designs derived organically from his architectural work.

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