{"title":"Iittala - Aalto Vases","description":"Stunning Iittala Aalto Savoy vases 160mm in flaming red, clear, apple green, light blue, lilac and white glass. A Design classic!","products":[{"product_id":"iittala-aalto-vase-251mm-in-black-a-collectors-item","title":"Iittala Aalto Vase 251mm in BLACK A Collector's Item","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 251mm Aalto Vase in Black - A collector's item...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIittala have evolved the Aalto vase range with sublime results and this black version looks stunning! These taller designs are great for use with longer stemmed flowers and maintain those iconic curves that have stood the test of time. The Blueberry Blue Aalto vase is a great addition to the Iittala range and is now a collector's item, thanks to the fact that the limited production run has now ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6936\/0305\/t\/2\/assets\/description_image_Aalto_20vase_20Finlandia_20options.jpg?v=1648131741\" width=\"250\" height=\"232\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true inspiration behind this legendary shape is somewhat vague and ambiguous. Theories range from the more obvious world of modernist abstract painting and sculpture, through to the more abstract shorelines of Finland's fjords, or the captivating shape of a puddle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design first appeared at the 1936 World Fair under the eye-catching title of 'The Eskimo Woman's Leather Breeches,' which either leads to another sphere of influence, or reveals that Aalto was creating a sense of fun with the design, depending upon your viewpoint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt would later become known as the Savoy vase, after the name of a new luxury restaurant in Helsinki that opened in 1937. Alvar Aalto together with his wife Aino designed custom furnishings and fixtures and the organically shaped vase took pride of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6936\/0305\/t\/2\/assets\/description_image_Aalto_20Vase_20influences.jpg?v=1648130606\" width=\"199\" height=\"149\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6936\/0305\/t\/2\/assets\/description_image_Alvar_20Aalto_20Paimio_20Chair.jpg?v=1648130607\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: smaller;\"\u003eCould views like these have been the influence behind many of Aalto's designs? His designs such as the Paimio chair display great cohesion and design flair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful free-form lines of this stunning vase still look as fresh and contemporary today, as they did back in the thirties. In many ways, it contains the quintessential qualities of Finnish design: originality, straightforwardness, and aesthetic sophistication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApparently, Aalto added to the enigmatic quality of the Savoy vase by never demonstrating how his glass designs should be used, instead he wanted the user to decide. This is an interesting perspective that offers a freedom of expression and imagination to every owner. Alternatively, he may have acted in this manner because he wasn't very good at flower arranging?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6936\/0305\/t\/2\/assets\/description_image_Aalto_20uses_202.jpg?v=1648130604\" width=\"398\" height=\"118\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: smaller;\"\u003eThat distinctive Aalto form can be practical for may uses, from fruit bowl to ice bucket and even as a vase...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho knows? Who cares! This is a true design icon and every design conscious home should have at least one. The Aalto Vase can be displayed as a group, or as a piece of art in its own right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful blueberry blue evolution of the Aalto design is a great addition to the range. A pleasure to own and this is the perfect gift for any occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach lead-free crystal piece is mouth-blown into a mould and hand-polished. Please note that this item is not dishwasher safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Code: \u003c\/b\u003e110116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e251 x 140 x 170mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish-Type: \u003c\/b\u003eGloss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003eHand-blown glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurrently in Stock.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala Alvar Aalto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41750185345201,"sku":"110116","price":208.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6936\/0305\/products\/Aaltovaseblack251.jpg?v=1652791607"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6936\/0305\/collections\/aa11c509d75310e6f6cd8cbb059986ea.jpg?v=1651066247","url":"https:\/\/dreamicons.com\/collections\/iittala-aalto-vases.oembed?page=2","provider":"Dream Icons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}