iittala

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Country: Finland
Founded: 1881 1880s
Category: Lifestyle products
Related brands: Lifestyle products brands founded in the 1880s Lifestyle products brands from Finland

Overview

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Progressive Nordic living since 1881

iittala is a design brand founded in 1881 in the village of Iittala, Finland, by the Swede Peter Magnus Abrahamson. It offers tableware, kitchenware and interior products, primarily in glass and ceramics, guided by the principle that objects should be distinctive, combinable and multifunctional. Its portfolio includes signature works by Alvar Aalto, Kaj Franck and Timo Sarpaneva, and it now operates internationally as part of Fiskars Group.

Concept

We believe objects should be distinctive, combinable and multi-functional, with lasting design that inspires individual use and expression.

iittala characteristics

Main traits of iittala

Minimal & basics: Minimal design and clean everyday staples.
Polished & dressy: Clean silhouettes and polished, elegant dressing.
Avant-garde & designer: Avant-garde design and expressions of a designer’s individuality and artistry.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of iittala relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.