Holiday Gift Idea: Alvar Aalto vase from Iittala

The Aalto vase dates back to 1936 - first presented at the Paris World Fair the following year.  Its fluid, organic form is still mouth blown today at the Iittala factory.  It takes a team of seven skilled craftsmen working as one to creat one Aalto vase - an icon of modern design.  Alvar Aalto is undoubtedly one of the greatest names in modern architecture and Scandinavian design.  
$175 for the clear 6.25" version

Holiday Gift Idea: Aalto Oak platter from Iittala

Iittala honors artist Alvar Aalto with a wonderful collection of products inspired by his work. Modeled after the iconic Alvar Aalto vase, this serving tray possesses the same sensuous lines. The tray is made of sturdy oak and the wood grain gives an intriguing texture to the piece. Make it a part of your home décor and you will appreciate its understated elegance.

$60 - 10" x 8"
$110 – 17" x 14"

Iittala Aalto Wood Platter | Designed by Alvar Aalto

Holiday Gift Idea: Teema series from Iittala

Highly versatile with endless combinations, Teema serves all your changing dining needs. Capturing essential design thinking, each object is derived from three basic forms: circle, square, and rectangle. As Kaj Franck put it, "Colour is the only decoration needed." 

Currently in stock: Teapot, Milk jar, Mugs, Serving Bowls, Dinner Plates, Pasta Bowls, Mini Serving set. All in white. 

Pieces start at $24

Teema Collection | Designed by Heikki Orvola, Kaj Franck, 1952

Free Wishbone Chair!

Buy six Wishbone chairs before July 31st and pay for only five. Your choice of color and wood; you can mix and match or keep them all the same – any way you choose, the least expensive chair is yours for free!

 CH_24 Wishbone Chair | Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1950

Mater product feature

Founded in 2006, Mater is a Copenhagen-based company with a strong vision to create timeless and beautiful design based on an ethical business strategy.

We are loving their newest release, the Mater Bowl Tables designed by Ayush Kasliwal.

Aptly named the Bowl Table for providing a surface to fan out magazines or to hold drinks and personal treasures, the success of the original Bowl Table has now inspired two more sizes in two heights. Detachable legs allow for economy of transport but also for the table tops to be used as a tray. And with legs attached, the trio is a dynamic group of functional furniture with each size portable enough to move about as needed and desired.

Another favorite from this line is the Mater High Stool. Its beautifully crafted frame comes in black, recycled aluminum, dark stained oak, light oak, sirka grey.  

Join us for Pecha Kucha Night

Featuring Inform's Hillary Rielly.

Pecha Kucha Night is a collaboration of the Nordic Heritage Museum and the Seattle AIA to explore the impact and influence of Nordic designers in Seattle's mid-century design community.

FREE
Thursday, May 31, 2012 
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  
Seattle #36 at Nordic Heritage Museum

3014 Northwest 67th Street Seattle, WA 98117

www.nordicmuseum.org

A kickoff to the upcoming exhibition Eero Saarinen: A Reputation for Innovation
www.eerosaarinenexhibition.com