Iittala
Iittala brings glass, tableware and decorative objects into a shared Finnish design vocabulary.
Get to know Iittala.
Iittala brings glass, tableware and decorative objects into a shared Finnish design vocabulary. The Alvar Aalto collection gives that approach a particularly recognisable form: an irregular outline that connects a useful vessel with sculpture. Its production at the Iittala Glass Factory combines mouth blowing, hand cutting and repeated polishing.
Official history
Iittala began as a glass factory in Finland in 1881. Alvar Aalto’s vase design dates to 1936 and was shown at the Paris World’s Fair in 1937. These are separate milestones: the age of the factory should not be confused with the date of the design.
Read the official history ↗︎- Country of origin
- Finland ↗︎
- History
- 1881
- Current owner
- Iittala is part of Fiskars Group. The brand distinguishes its Finnish origins from production carried out in Finland and through manufacturing partners elsewhere. Company information ↗︎
- Product world
- Objects ↗︎
Discover the Iittala selection.
A few pieces tell the story in their own way, through a shape, a material or a familiar gesture.
A closer look.
What catches our eye.
The clear Aalto vase gives flowers room to spread rather than forcing a single vertical arrangement. Its changing silhouette also holds interest on an empty table.
Where does Iittala come from?
Iittala is a brand of Finland origin. This describes where the brand began; individual products may be made elsewhere.
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Where to find Iittala.
Official website ↗︎Delivery and store links checked 2026-10-21. Check the official site for subsequent changes.
Sources & image credits
Editorial product selection, not a bestseller ranking.
Editorial reviewed 2026-10-21. Design perspectives express the Selezio editorial view.
Official brand imagery · Iittala