Aalto bowl, 262 x 50 mm, clear 1937

The Aalto bowl by Iittala is based on Alvar Aalto’s original drawings from the 1930s, but its size has been updated to better suit modern needs. The glass bowl can be used as a display for jewellery or other personal objects, or for serving snacks and sweets.

The distinctive shape of the glass bowl resembles the organic form of the classic Aalto vase, and no wonder, as it belongs to the same glassware collection Alvar Aalto created for the World Fair in Paris in 1937. The colour ’clear 1937’ also alludes to the original Aalto vases – in the 1930s, the vases were made from sand with high iron content, which gave them a light green tint. Today, the Aalto vases and bowls are manufactured in a range of colours and designs.

Like the iconic Aalto vases, the Aalto bowl is mouth-blown by master glassblowers at the Iittala glassworks in Finland. After the blowing process, the vase is hand-cut and finished to its final form through several polishing. As the item is handmade, we recommend hand-washing it.

Alvar Aalto

At the heart of Iittala's design ethos lies a playful yet enduring approach to Finnish glassware craftsmanship. Since its inception in 1881, this spirited company has evolved from a glass manufacturer to a beacon of Finnish design – a creative cosmos of functional beauty. Although glass still remains at the core of its heritage, Iittala’s collections are nowadays a testament to the joy of everyday living, offering a kaleidoscope of versatile tableware and décor in all colours of glass. Step into the enchanting world of Iittala and sprinkle a little magic into your daily routines!