Iittala Alvar Aalto Bowl, Clear, 7-1/2 by 2-Inch

iittala Alvar Aalto Bowl in Clear has gentle rounded lines and a pure, natural form, harmonious in its simplicity. The original design was inspired by the work of Alvar Aalto who made waves in the late 1930's when his now-iconic vase was unveiled at the Paris World Exhibition. With his vase's mysterious form, he made a revolutionary statement against industrial production that failed to meet human needs. 2-inch in height and 7-1/2-inch in diameter. Made of glass in Finland by iittala, a major force in Scandinavian design, its mission to create essential design that remains relevant no matter how much life changes.

• iittala bowl inspired by Alvar Aalto's groundbreaking 1937 glass creation
• Glassblowers mold the glass bowl by hand to capture Aalto's mysterious form; clear glass, 2-inch in height by 7-1/2-inch in diameter
• Shape of Aalto's creation defies definition with unpredictable fluid curves that emulate the natural lakes of his native Finland
• While dishwasher-safe, hand washing is advisable; the Alvar Aalto-inspired collection comes in assorted colors and sizes
• Made in Finland by iittala, established in 1881