Alvar Aalto’s vision for the Iittala Aalto Vase turned simple design elements into a beautiful form. Fill it with a bouquet, or keep unfilled for a simple sculptural element.
Drawing inspiration from the beauty of the natural world, the undulating shape of each Aalto piece alludes to the untamed shorelines of Finland’s many lakes. The fluid aesthetic reaffirms the deep connection between man and nature, while making a statement against the failure of industrial production to meet universal human needs.