Alvar Aalto

Alvar Aalto, Finnish architect, designer and academic, known as one of the most important figures in 20th century architecture. Also remembered, together with architects such as Mies van der Rohe, Gropius, Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier, as one of the greatest masters of the Modern Movement. In 1931 he moved to Helsinki and in 1933 he participated in the fourth CIAM and in the elaboration of the Charter of Athens. In 1932 he created a series of glasses with overlapping circular bands, designing a decorative chiaroscuro that helps in the grip. His furniture was exhibited in Zurich and London in 1933 and the following year he created the "Artek" company for the mass production of his furniture. From that moment begins to exhibit his most prestigious works in several countries: Italy, Switzerland, Denmark and the United States. In 1940 he invented the famous "Y" leg which was then redesigned fourteen years later as a fan leg, made up of sheets of plywood. In fact, his 1931 Paimio armchair, with curved wooden elements, and his 1936 curvilinear vase Savoy  have become major design icons that have laid the cornerstone for so-called “organic design”. More generally, he was a comprehensive designer, with a humanistic attention to man and his total environment.

Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 180mm smoky grey Longho Design Palermo Iittala Alvar Aalto vase 180mm smoky grey Longho Design Palermo 2
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto vase 180mm smoky grey

1066194
€122.95
 The new 180mm vase for small bouquets or individual flowers is an Aalto original shape from the 1930s in just a smaller size.
Iittala Alvar Aalto bowl 195x50mm clear Longho Design Palermo
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto bowl 195x50mm clear

1007035
€106.56
Inspired by Finland's many lakes, Aalto vases have been an icon of design. The vase is mouth-blown, so the pieces are cut by hand before passing through different types of polishing
Iittala Alvar Aalto bowl 380x50mm clear Longho Design Palermo
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto bowl 380x50mm clear

1007032
€327.87
Inspired by Finland's many lakes, Aalto vases have been an icon of design. The vase is mouth-blown, so the pieces are cut by hand before passing through different types of polishing
Iittala Alvar Aalto bowl 380x50mm opal Longho Design Palermo
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vases and centrepieces

Iittala - Alvar Aalto bowl 380x50mm opal

1007034
€327.87
Inspired by Finland's many lakes, Aalto vases have been an icon of design. The vase is mouth-blown, so the pieces are cut by hand before passing through different types of polishing
Iittala Serving platter 339x346mm Longho Design Palermo Iittala Serving platter 339x346mm Longho Design Palermo 2
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cutting boards

Iittala - Serving platter 339x346mm

1051658
€65.57
Design legend Alvar Aalto combined simple design with the expertise of a craftsman to create iconic pieces.
Iittala - Bowl 504mm stainless steel Iittala - Bowl 504mm stainless steel 2
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€147.54
Inspired by his native landscape, Aalto's iconic design combines function and sculpture. The warm metallic hue of the bowl is inspired by Aalto's architecture.
Iittala Bowl 504mm rose gold Longho Design Palermo Iittala Bowl 504mm rose gold Longho Design Palermo 2
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€147.54
Inspired by his native landscape, Aalto's iconic design combines function and sculpture. The warm metallic hue of the bowl is inspired by Aalto's architecture.
Iittala Bowl 358mm rose gold Longho Design Palermo Iittala Bowl 358mm rose gold Longho Design Palermo 2
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€122.95
Inspired by his native landscape, Aalto's iconic design combines function and sculpture. The warm metallic hue of the bowl is inspired by Aalto's architecture.
Iittala Bowl 358mm stainless steel Longho Design Palermo Iittala Bowl 358mm stainless steel Longho Design Palermo 2
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€122.95
Inspired by his native landscape, Aalto's iconic design combines function and sculpture. The warm metallic hue of the bowl is inspired by Aalto's architecture.
Iittala Bowl 358x60mm stainless steel Longho Design Palermo Iittala Bowl 358x60mm stainless steel Longho Design Palermo 2
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€114.75
Inspired by his native landscape, Aalto's iconic design combines function and sculpture. The warm metallic hue of the bowl is inspired by Aalto's architecture.
Iittala Bowl 182x50mm stainless steel Longho Design Palermo Iittala Bowl 182x50mm stainless steel Longho Design Palermo 2
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Inspired by his native landscape, Aalto's iconic design combines function and sculpture. The warm metallic hue of the bowl is inspired by Aalto's architecture.
Vitra Miniatura Armchair Nr 42 longho Design Palermo
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miniature objects

Vitra - Armchair Nr 42 miniature

202 162 01
€228.69
The miniatures are built to recreate the small details of construction, material and color.