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Where is Iittala made?
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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Alvar Aalto serving platter, oak Serving tray by Alvar Aalto Collection Iittala
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A finely crafted oak serving platter featuring the iconic “Savoy” silhouette from a limited Alvar Aalto collection by Iittala, Finland. This piece showcases the essence of Finnish de...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Oak

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic Savoy vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, dating from the 1960s to the early 1970s. The vase is in good condition, presenting only slight markings to the base consistent with ...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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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...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

RARE Iittala Art Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka Pirol Kuhankeittäjä 1994-96
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This rare and vibrant Iittala art glass bird, designed by the renowned Finnish artist Oiva Toikka, represents the Pirol (Golden Oriole) or Kuhankeittäjä. Created between 1994 and 199...
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1990s Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage "Lunaria" bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1972. Marked with etched signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA' on the rim. Iittala model number 3449. An authentic ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Timo Sarpaneva / VASE FINLANDIA(Grey) 3356 / Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The FINLANDIA series, introduced in 1964, was Timo Sarpaneva's masterpiece of the 1960s. While repeatedly exploring and experimenting with glass expression in pursuit of new techniq...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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