{"title":"Aino Aalto","description":"\u003cp\u003eAino Aalto is an icon of Finnish design. She was born, \u003cspan\u003eAino Mandelin-Marsio,\u003c\/span\u003e in Helsinki, Finland. In 1924, at the age of 30, she joined famed Finnish architect, Alvar Aalto’s firm and she soon married Alvar, creating a lifelong partnership that has built an international design legacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependently from her husband, Aino is also known for her own individual contributions which helped bring modern Finnish design to the international arena. Her architectural exhibitions for Artek received the Gran Prix at the 1936 Milan Triennial. Aino also won the gold medal at the same competition for her “Aalto Glasses” which were inspired by the circles created by throwing rocks in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, the versatile, stackable “Aino Aalto” glassware continues to be a timeless classic. Aino Aalto also designed buildings, interiors, furniture and textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"artek-aino-aalto-riihitie-plant-pot","title":"Riihitie Plant Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiihitie Plant Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/designers-aino-aalto\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAino Aalto\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/manufacturers-dbkd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtek.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst shown at the 1937 Paris World’s Fair but never produced, the Riihitie Plant Pot was designed by Finnish icon Aino Aalto. Made for the terrace of the Aaltos’ home on Riihitie Road in Helsinki, the planter reflects the duo’s belief that even the smallest design details matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow reinterpreted in three sizes for indoor use, the plant pot is crafted from ceramic with a glossy glaze that highlights its smooth, curved, organic form. The material was central to the Aaltos’ architectural work, valued for its durability and connection to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo mark the centenary of Finland’s independence in 2017, Artek launched the current edition of this icon of Finnish modernism. Ideal for displaying plants or storing stationery and other small objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artek","offers":[{"title":"Small A | White","offer_id":56638110105980,"sku":"ARE-28608501","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small B | Blue","offer_id":56638364942716,"sku":"ARE-28608602","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large A | White","offer_id":56638110138748,"sku":"ARE-28608801","price":161.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/files\/artek-aino-aalto-riihitie-plant-pot-A-small-white-3.jpg?v=1776269845"},{"product_id":"phaidon-heikki-aalto-alanen-aino-alvar-aalto-a-life-together","title":"Aino + Alvar Aalto: A Life Together","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAino + Alvar Aalto: A Life Together\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eHeikki Aalto-Alanen\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/manufacturers-phaidon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhaidon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a study of two design icons, Aino + Alvar Aalto: A Life Together offers an intimate portrait of the creative partnership behind some of the twentieth century’s most influential architecture, furniture and objects. As co-founders of Artek, Aino and Alvar Aalto shaped modern design through a shared vision that blended innovation, craftsmanship and a deep understanding of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by their grandson, Heikki Aalto-Alanen, the book draws on previously unpublished letters, family photographs, sketches and personal documents to tell the story of their lives and work. Richly illustrated throughout, it reveals the collaborative relationship at the heart of their achievements while providing a unique glimpse into their creative process, travels and family life. Both a visual biography and a celebration of a remarkable design legacy, this volume offers a fresh perspective on two of modernism’s most important figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaidon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56773462360444,"sku":"PHP-9781838666071","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/files\/phaidon-heikki-aalto-alanen-aino-alvar-aalto-a-life-together.jpg?v=1779449740"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/collections\/a55d4c19e8df026f3d5007a4fbe2ea35.jpg?v=1776267333","url":"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/designers-aino-aalto\/manufacturer-artek.oembed","provider":"twentytwentyone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}