iittala Aalto Desert Vases

More about iittala Aalto Desert VasesThe iittala Aalto vase is considered to be one of the most innovative designs in glass craftsmanship. The unique desert color is no exception when it applies to these mouth-blown vases. This collection will be sure to bring a splash of color to any decor and become a centerpiece you will want to talk about.


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. Mix and match this collection with the blue hues in Teema or Taika to really bring out the whispers of color in the mouth-blown glass.