description Iittala Ruutu Vase Overview
The Ruutu vase was designed by French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for the Finnish glassware company Iittala. Each vase is mouth-blown at the Iittala Glass Factory in Finland and requires several skilled craftsmen to produce. The vase has a distinctive geometric diamond cross-section and is available in a range of sizes and colors. The name Ruutu means 'square' or 'diamond' in Finnish, referencing the form.
The design was introduced around 2013.
help Iittala Ruutu Vase FAQ
Who designed the Ruutu vase for Iittala?
The Ruutu vase was designed by the renowned French designer brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. It was created specifically for the legendary Finnish glassware company Iittala.
What does the name Ruutu mean?
The word Ruutu translates to square or diamond in the Finnish language. This perfectly describes the vase's distinctive geometric diamond shape, which changes its visual appearance depending on the angle it is viewed from.
How is the Iittala Ruutu vase manufactured?
Each Ruutu vase is individually mouth-blown at the historic Iittala Glass Factory in Finland. Because of its precise angular shape and complex coloring, producing a single vase requires the skilled collaboration of up to seven craftsmen.
Can you mix and match different Ruutu vases?
Yes, the Ruutu collection was explicitly designed to be modular, allowing owners to combine different sizes and colors. Arranging several vases together creates a striking, fluid larger installation reminiscent of a stained glass window.
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