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: Artek 60 stools

This stackable stool was designed by Alvar Aalto during the years of 1932-33. Aalto developed the bent L-shaped leg to achieve his ultimate design aesthetic which mixed art and nature with technology. This unique bending technology became the basis of Stool 60 and was later patented. 

Gray and Red in stock
$310 each

Artek Stool 60 | Designed by Alvar Aalto, 1933

Artek 2nd Cycle - A Sense of Sustainability

Here at Inform we just received our loved and now to be loved again 2nd Cycle Aalto Stool 60. 2nd Cycle is Artek's answer to the ever growing problem of consumption and a way to honor the importance of orginality and authentic design. Since Artek was founded in 1935, some 8 million stools have been sold worldwide. That is a lot! And a few years ago, Artek began to get some those back - from fleamarkets, schools, and those who no longer wanted them. Now the unwanted stools can tell their story again and have a new lease on life with another owner.
"This was a brand new stool sometime in the 30s. Where it's been in the past 70 years, we can only guess by reading tiny clues, like the green paint subtly appearing through the chipped coat of red. Some might think this stool looks old and dodgy. We think its never look more beautiful." - Artek

Stop by the showroom to take a look at our new 2nd Cycle Stool 60.