MEASUREMENTS: 1" tall x 6-3/4" in diameter (2.5 x 17.5 cm)
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Aino Aalto, wife of esteemed architect and glass designer Alvar Aalto, won the 1932 iittala-Karhula design competition in Finland and the gold prize at the Milan Triennale in 1936 for her functionalist glassware collection. Aino Aalto’s namesake design is iittala’s oldest product and stands for the epitome of mindmade design.Aino Aalto’s glassware and dinnerware are the first glass products intentionally designed with everyday use in mind, yet adaptable for modern production methods. Developed in the true spirit of functionalism, Aino Aalto’s glassware is so simple and timeless in form it is no surprise it still graces tables around the world 70 years later.
MEASUREMENTS: 1" tall x 6-3/4" in diameter (2.5 x 17.5 cm)
First founded as a glassworks company in 1881, iittala is now a leading company in modern Finnish design producing a range of dinnerware, glassware and art pieces. You’d be hard-pressed to find a Finn or fan of Finnish design that doesn’t recognize the iittala logo, designed by Timo Sarpane... More iittala
A practical woman who was always challenging the boundaries of traditional design, Aino Aalto had visionary ideas that graced her with several awards and design notoriety during her lifetime. In 1932, Aino entered and won a glassware competition in Finland to beat even her husband, Alvar Aa... More Aino Aalto
I got these salad plates to go with my white dinnerware. They are a bit small, but I think it only appears that way since we are used to seeing huge plates with huge servings! I served salad on them sitting on the white dinner plates, and I thought they were elegant and classic. They would suit either a formal or a casual setting. I love them!
Pros
Versatile, can be used for any meal .
Goes with anything.
Pretty to look at.
Modern, unique appearance.
Good portion control!
Seem sturdy.
Long production history, I can get more if I need to.
Cons
Must remember not to put in microwave.
By Joan
Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Aino Alto Ittala Salad Plate
December 18, 2010
Beautiful, practical and easy to replace should it get broken. Matches with other china patterns.
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