Oggetti’s Coffee Tables and End Tables Inspired by Alvar Aalto’s Famous Vase
One of the most recognizable design objects in the world, Finnish designer Alvar Aalto's Savoy Vase was designed 1936, manufactured 1960–61 and is still being…
New Barbara Kruger Edition Aalto Stool from ICA x Artek
London's ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) and Finnish Furniture brand Artek have teamed up to launch a series of artist-customized versions of the iconic Aalto…
The Hippest Hockey Puck Ever – The Aalto Puck.
Since the middle ages ice hockey has been played with round pucks. Until now. Inspired by the free forms of the Finnish architect and designer…
The Melody Tub – A Wet Homage to Alvar Aalto.
I’m a big fan of Finnish designer Alvar Aalto. Especially his now iconic Savoy vase made by Iittalia. The organic shape has inspired many other designers and when I came across Poolspa’s Melody Tub, I immediately thought of him. The curvy shaped tub is very close to Aalto’s iconic organic Savoy vase shape. (more…)
Mature Style For Your Mini Me: Modern Furniture Design Classics for Kids
In the 1700s and 1800s it was commonplace for children's furniture to look exactly like adult furniture, only smaller in size. Then in the 1900's,…
