iittala was one of the first design brands to cross the boundaries between merely functional or decorative household objects and art, a direction which would come to characterize progressive Scandinavian design. Designers at the vanguard of the modernist movement such as Kaj Franck and Alvar & Aino Aalto created revolutionary designs which were not just products but statements. Today an international team of artists and designers keep iittala’s tradition alive, and help uphold its status as one of the most respected Scandinavian brands around.
iittala stand against a growing trend in consumer culture which they call throwawayism'. It has become more and more acceptable to crowd our living spaces with meaningless items that soon cease to function or simply go out of style. In stark contrast, iittala's products are not only robust but eternally relevant, in accordance with Kaj Franck's philosophy that objects should always be appropriate, durable and functional.
iittala draws inspiration from the immediate world around them and in their products we see reflected many elements of Finnish landscape and mythology. Their designs, in turn, ignite our own imagination and empower us to be creative ourselves. Products such as those of the Aalto Collection do not dictate how they should be put to use, but are instead rife with possibilities. In fact, iittala's designs are as versatile as their owners' tasks and needs and can be combined in any number of ways to endlessly refresh everyday life.
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