Designed by Aino Aalto

Aino Aalto’s bold principles live on in the Aino Aalto glassware collection. Her fresh creations continue to provide simple pleasure to...

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It was 1924 that Aino Marsio went to work at architect Alvar Aalto's office. The two fell in love, married and so began a long partnership.

In 1932, Alvar Aalto, who was soon to gain international fame, was beaten by his wife in a design competition. The winning entry, "Aalto Glasses", also won a gold medal at the Milan Triennale.

These and other items of glassware designed by Aino Aalto (1894-1949) are made for everyday use. Still part of our lives seven decades later, Aino Aalto's designs are refreshing recollections of 1930s functionalism.