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Where Iittala is made varies. When first established in 1881, the company produced all of its pieces in Iittala, Finland. Although select glassware continues to come from Iittala's workshop, today's pieces also originate from factories in China, Romania, Thailand and Vietnam. Shop an assortment of Iittala lighting and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
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Tapio Wirkkala / VASE / Iittala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
This piece is made using a special glass developed by Iittala called “Q Colour,” which features a pastel-toned, semi-transparent blue glass that emits a unique glow when light passes...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `Eskimoerindens skinnbuxa` or `Eskimo Woman`s Leather Trousers` . The entry comprised of a number of different free-formed vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes.
The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is exactly this so called `Savoy` vase, as it was part of the Savoy restaurant`s original interior design that was done by the Aalto couple.
Winning the competition marked the beginning of a succesful breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect.
The early vases by Aalto are extremely sought after collectible´s gems that fetch incredible prices every now and then in auctions worldwide. We have seen them in a number of different colors, mainly clear glass, green, brown, and blue. This vase is fully signed Alvar Aalto and is in good condition.
This vase is signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
1950s Finland Tall Green Glass Pitcher by Erkki Vesanto Iittala
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Finland Scandinavian modern green glass pitcher by Erkki Vesanto Iittala
11.25 tall x 5.75 d x 3.75 diameter at widest point
Preowned vintag...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Art Glass
RARE Iittala Alaska Loon Art Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka Finn Fest 2009
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning Alaskan Loon glass collectible bird is a masterpiece created by Iittala of Finland. It belongs to the renowned Birds by Oiva Toikka collection, produced specifically fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT 3235 / Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Manufactured between 1947 and 1949.
One of Tapio Wirkkala's earliest designs for IITTALA. This crystal-glass piece was made using the free-blown technique, which creates bubbles insi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass