Name: Iittala Aalto vase
SKU: IITTALA-1007881
Price: 76.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

A shape people recogniseThe wave shape makes the vase a focal point even without flowers – on the windowsill, a shelf or the middle of the table.
The right height for the bouquetLow vases for tulips and small bouquets, tall ones for roses and branches.
A gift that lastsAn Aalto vase is a classic wedding and housewarming gift that is used for years.

The wave from 1936

Alvar Aalto drew the vase for a glass competition in 1936, inspired by water and rolling landscapes. The shape is the same today – only the colours and sizes have grown in number.

Mouth-blown and polished by hand

The glass is blown at the Iittala glassworks, cut by hand and polished in several steps. Small differences between vases are part of the craft.

Product FAQ

Which size should I choose?

95–120 mm suits a small bouquet or decoration on a shelf. 160 mm is the classic size for a normal bouquet. 220–270 mm takes long-stemmed flowers and branches.

Does every piece look the same?

No. Each vase is mouth-blown by hand, so small bubbles, shifts in colour and variations in shape are part of the craft – not flaws.

Is it dishwasher safe?

No, wash it by hand in lukewarm water with a little washing-up liquid and dry with a soft towel.

How fast will it arrive, and can I change my mind?

Delivery options and times are on our Delivery page. You have a 14-day right to cancel. See our Returns page for conditions, return costs and your rights if an item is faulty.

Description

The Aalto vase began as Alvar Aalto’s entry in the Karhula-Iittala glass design competition in 1936. Its undulating shape – “aalto” means wave in Finnish – broke with the straight lines of the time, and today the vase is one of the best-known symbols of Finnish design.

Each vase is mouth-blown at the Iittala glassworks in Finland, cut by hand and polished in several steps. The dark grey and clear 140 and 200 mm vases are blown in a wooden mould that is only used a limited number of times – which gives each of them its own slightly textured surface.

Pick the size by the flowers: the lower vases take a short bouquet or stand nicely empty, the taller ones lift long-stemmed roses and branches. Colours range from clear and opal to copper, linen, moss green and cranberry.

Features

Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936
Mouth-blown and hand-polished in Finland
Heights from 95 to 270 mm
Many colours, from clear to copper and cranberry
Hand wash

Specifications

Design	Alvar Aalto, 1936
Material	Mouth-blown glass
Height	95, 120, 140, 160, 200, 201, 220, 251 or 270 mm depending on variant
Making	Mouth-blown, hand-cut and polished; dark grey and clear 140/200 mm are blown in a wooden mould
Made	Iittala glassworks, Finland
Care	Hand wash

Delivery and returns

Delivery is available to mainland Great Britain. See the Delivery page for excluded areas and the available services.

Standard delivery (tracked), 3–5 working days – £3.99
Express delivery, 1–2 working days – £6.99

You have a 14-day right to cancel from the day you receive your item. Contact us within 14 days if you want to cancel your order.

Warranty and complaints

Your goods are covered by the Consumer Rights Act 2015: they must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described. If something is wrong with your item, contact our customer service and we will help you.

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