!#5: iittala Aarne 12-Ounce Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Two

iittala Aarne 12-Ounce Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Two Review

iittala Aarne 12-Ounce Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Two Feature

12-ounce double-old fashioned glass from the Aarne barware collection from iittala
Clear blown glass
Dishwasher-safe
Originally created by artist-designer Goran Hongell in 1948
Gold medal winner at the 1954 Milan Triennale; New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) permanent collection

iittala Aarne 12-Ounce Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Two Overview

Originally created for iittala by artist-designer Goran Hongell in 1948, the Aarne barware collection quickly became the standard for essential barware in the 1950's, won the gold medal at the 1954 Milan Triennale, and is now included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Aarne glassware is constructed of crystal-clear blown glass in sleek-yet-substantial shapes that are timeless in design, suitable for everyday use, and dishwasher-safe. This 'double-old fashioned' glass, here sold as a set of two, holds 12 ounces. Made in Denmark for iittala.

iittala Aarne 12-Ounce Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Two Specifications

Sleek and cosmopolitan, Iittala's Aarne glassware creates a sophisticated bar that showcases any favorite classic or splashy new drink in style. With heavy bases and simple, flared bodies blown from clear glass, the line is as fresh today as when it was created in 1948 by artist Goran Hongell. This set of two 10-ounce double old-fashioned glasses holds evening bourbon or gin in sturdy, low-slung vessels that glow with superior-quality construction. Easy to hold and well-balanced, the 4-1/2-inch set is essential to a fully stocked entertainer's bar--just turn up the Jazz and let the party begin. This Aarne design won a gold medal at the Milan Triennale in 1954 and is featured in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It is dishwasher-safe and made in Finland. --Kara Karll