MEASUREMENTS: 6-1/4" H x 8" W x 6-3/4" D (16 x 20 x 17 cm)
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Iittala has taken the classic clear Aalto vase and added just a hint of warm brown and orange to give Rio Brown its unique tone. An original hue for 2011, this color gives the vase a vintage look of antique glass.For more than 70 years, the Aalto vase, designed by Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto, has been one of the most famous pieces of glass in history. Finnish for "wave," Aalto created an original glass vase whose whimsical freeform design suggests the undulating profile of a Finnish lake. Aalto’s vase continues to win awards, has residency in famous museums, and is recognized and appreciated worldwide.
The Story of a Classic.
The Aalto vase is a true design icon. Every vase has been handmade at the Iittala factory since 1936. Watch this documentary to learn all about Alvar Aalto's masterpiece.
MEASUREMENTS: 6-1/4" H x 8" W x 6-3/4" D (16 x 20 x 17 cm)
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