MEASUREMENTS: 6-1/4" H x 8" L x 6-3/4" W (16 x 20 x 17 cm)
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With a surname that fittingly means "Wave" in Finnish, Alvar Aalto created these flowing lines in 1936 as an ode Finland's water-rich landscape. The following year, the design was unveiled at the Paris World Fair and the crowds were immediately taken by its effortless elegance. While the fluid form feels like such a natural occurrence, it takes 7 craftsmen, 12 work stages and 30 hours to create just one of these extraordinary vases. The iittala Aalto White Vase is unique, as it is cased with a white layer of glass inside a clear outer layer.
Aalto’s Savoy vase continues to win awards, has residency in famous museums, and is recognized and appreciated worldwide. Each Aalto vase is still crafted by its original mouth-blown process by Finland’s most skilled glassblowers at iittala.
MEASUREMENTS: 6-1/4" H x 8" L x 6-3/4" W (16 x 20 x 17 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
Alvar Aalto created a lasting legacy in modern design as an architect and designer. Aalto entered exhibitions and participated in innovative urban planning conferences, designed civic and cultural buildings, and conceptualized household furniture and objects. All of his projects, whether th... More Alvar Aalto
Gave this as a 50th birthday gift and it was so perfect. She loved it. Timeless
By Heidi
Seattle
The white POPS!
April 3, 2021
After buying vases as gifts, I bought this beauty for myself. The white is so pretty. Everything and every color just pops bed to the white. Functional for all seasons. Use a frog to hold stems in place.
By N
Tampa
Beautiful vase.
December 26, 2020
Beautiful white vase. I love that it is arctic white and not cream. Love the shape. I’m going to buy another to sit beside it.
By Paula
California
Beautiful and versatile
October 5, 2020
Bought one for myself, then so pleased I ordered another for a present!
Pros
Good any time of year, with or without flowers. Hides possibly messy or unattractive stems
Cons
Well, it is breakable.
By Susan
California
Much loved and sent to a wedding couple
August 17, 2020
Purchased as a wedding gift for my daughter and new son-in-law, it was a very easy choice. I have the vase in deep blue that I acquired in Goteborg, Sweden over 25 years ago as a fan of Alvar Aalto. My daughter always loved it when full of yellow tulips and chose the white one for her home.
Pros
Classic. Elegant. We loved the blue hydrangeas, white roses and varied greens as an option to tulips.
Cons
It can be a challenge to fill the vase...one needs 20 tulips to do so properly. Other flowers need short stems.
By Deb
Utah
So beautiful!
January 30, 2019
Ordered this as a gift for a colleague's 20th work anniversary and it did not disappoint. He added it to the other pieces in his collection and it looks absolutely stunning.
Thanks so much - you guys are great to work with. We'll definitely be ordering from you again.
As a side note - loved the tumblers we got for free with the order! Gorgeous!
By Cath
Oregon
Perfection!
June 22, 2018
Both the Ittala vase and FinnStyle's service are perfection, as always.
By Ulla
Washington DC
Best gift for an architect
January 13, 2018
I gave this beautiful, iconic vase to my friend for his 85 th birthday and not only did itremind him that he WAS STILL an architect but he was literally in tears from the beauty and design of this vase. The lines, the shape of a frozen lake are stunning.
Pros
Can be used as a vase of just admired as an object of art or a glass sculpture.
By Zanna
Minneapolis, MN
Iittala Aalto vases - a gift for any occasion
March 2, 2017
Aalto vases in every size and color are incredibly beautiful and versatile. Whether you place one stem or an entire bouquet in the vase, the effect is the same - stunning. We even use the smaller vases to hold mascara and make-up brushes or pens and pencils.
By Michele
Kent, Connecticut
The Perfect Vase
October 17, 2016
This the second Aalto vase I've purchased in the past year. The first one was for me. The second one is a wedding present for two dear friends who have green thumbs and a most excellent cutting garden. IMO, there is no better vase than this one. The flowers fall so beautifully---so loose and free---makes me look like a floral genius. And the white vase doesn't show any dirty water or messy stems. Highly recommended. Thank you, Finn Style.
By Martha H.
Chapel Hill, NC
superb gift
April 20, 2015
Delighted that I chose this as a wedding gift for friends. They loved it.
By Sharyn
Clifton Township, WI
Timeless design
August 15, 2014
The 4-3/4" vase is the perfect size that's not too big nor too small and the white is extremely versatile for use with any color flowers. The different colored vases are beautiful as well, but I prefer the stems of my arrangement to be hidden and this opaque white does that.
By Colonne
Hilliard, Ohio
Great art piece
November 6, 2013
I love Alvar Aalto vases. They are not only beautiful flower vases but also great art pieces. This medium size (4-3/4") is wonderful. I can put 20 stems of small sized tulips perfectly. The white color is beautiful. Highly recommended.
Pros
The color, size, good quality of glass
Cons
none
By Halmcc
Seattle
Classic Style
April 12, 2011
I'm very pleased with this handsome freeform vessel. It is extremely well made and packaged--exactly what I was hoping for and expecting.
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