Ribbon
A simple form which has been multiplied to form a looping ribbon-like coat-hook. Powder coated steel
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Vesper
Vesper A bedside table made from solid pine. The warm heftiness of the material contrasts with the lightness of the form. The design is based on an old sketch and realised from pine board previously used as exhibition podiums. Materials: Repurposed pine board
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Reform
Reform cabinet by Klaus Aalto A cabinet made from small bits of excess materials from six previous projects. A prototype for a modular concept which can be fitted with a different patchwork of left over materials. Surplus materials: timber, brass, wooden edge band & bamboo curtain Repurposed pine board and glass The timber was picked up from a pile of trash of an house project. The brass was saved from being thrown away when emptying an old office space. The wooden edge was left overs from a custom made cabinet project. The bamboo was cutting excess from a door curtain. The pine boards were recycled from single time used exhibition stands. The glass was recycled from old washing boards.
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Hybrid Twining
In Elina Aalto´s Hybrid Twining project willow bark is used to twine together detonation fuse found at an abandoned quarry and the Helsinki shoreline. The colourful plastic debris is at the same time beautiful and destructive. The weaving together of the earth-made with the man-(un)made is a small gesture to acknowledge the damage we humans do and nature’s ability to heal. The seasonal aspect of bark gathering, the foraging of the plastic and the meditative act of twining the two together are an important aspect of the project. Willow bark, discarded detonation fuse
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HIMMELIPAJA
Himmeli workshops Himmelis are a traditional Christmas-time decoration hand made with rye straw. The 2-3 hour workshops can be modified for different groups and are suitable for beginners. We also offer a himmeli kit which includes all the materials and instructions to make one large himmeli.
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Juxtaposing Craft
Juxtaposing Craft is an exhibition which brings together historical and contemporary objects from the Nordic countries and Japan. By looking at the collections of the National Museums of World Culture in Stockholm, a group of invited designers, artists and artisans has looked for new perspectives into our material culture. Water Rituals is one part this exhibition by collaborative design project 1+1+1 (comprising Hugdetta from Iceland, Aalto+Aalto from Finland and Petra Lilja from Sweden). In this project they invited and worked together with Japanese designer Aoi Yoshizawa to examine the cultural heritage and artefacts of their respective countries’ rituals relating to water. By studying water in relation to both humans and non-human species, the designers have tried to imagine a future in which we all cohabit the earth in reciprocity. By juxtaposing the past to the present , the Nordic countries with Japan, theoretical thinking with hands-on practice, and industrial production with craft-making, the designers and thgeir collaborators have created new artefacts such as cleaning stones, lanterns, bathrobes, drinking ladles, vessels and tools for collecting water and processing herbs. These works were made for a specific site near Husavik in northern Iceland. This is also wehere 1+1+1 designed pools and a […]
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PUHDETYÖ
PUHDETYÖ is a group exhibition by six well known designers living and working in Helsinki. The Finnish word puhdetyö refers to the handicraft work that was made after dark when the field chores were done. In this scenario, puhdetyö has become a collection of objects made free from the constraints of briefs. The designers have used this possibility to explore and experiment and to plunge into their respective interests and passions. The 2022 edition started as a workshop in the forest. Both wood as a material and the woods as an environment are present in the resulting works. Designers: Aalto + Aalto, Studio Tolvanen, Maija Puoskari & Tuukka Tujula The project has been supported by The Finnish Cultural Foundation and Arts Promotion Centre Finland WILLOW BARK LIGHT Elina Aalto The project is an exploration into the use of an undervalued material. Willow is perhaps the most undervalued tree and bark is a part of the tree which is usually discarded. Learning to work with a new material and letting the material teach me how it wants to be used has been a rewarding process. Materials: willow bark, steel CHAINSAW EXPERIMENT Klaus Aalto The object is motivated by the desire to […]
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CUMULA
Cumula is a light fitting that plays with our expectations of what functional objects look and feel like. Its visual character, an accumulation of identical arcs, does not reveal a function until closer inspection. The inner materiality of the object is hidden inside a soft skin, which gives it an unexpected tactile quality.
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A! Podium
Podium design for Aalto University The podium uses materials and colours found in the architecture of the building by Alvar Aalto, so that it blends naturally into its different spaces. The look is contemporary, but has themes from the surrounding architecture. A simplified version for on-line presentations was made for the Harald Herlin Learning Center.
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Coat rack
Fungus coat rack is the first launched design from the upcoming Entrance product family for WOWdsgn.
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FARO
FARO Faro is a light which pairs a raw concrete base with a delicate mouth blown glass shade. The concrete pieces are the residue that is left when flooring is drilled through to accommodate new piping. Many years ago we picked up some concrete cylinders like this from a dumpster and they have been waiting for the possibility to become something. The glass pieces are all unique, fluid shapes made by Lasisirkus in Nuutajärvi. Material: concrete, mouth blown glass
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1+1+1
1+1+1 glasses The glasses are a continuation of our 1+1+1 project with Studio Petra Lilja and Hugdetta. Each studio designs an object in three parts after which the parts are mixed, producing 27 possible combinations. The glasses were designed for the exhibition Hae/Hi at Designmarch in 2022 and they will travel next to Seattle. Photos: Aino Huhtaniemi Styling: Hanna Anonen
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CORNER SHELF
We were assigned to design an elegant light structured corner shelf for WOW Dsgn. The shelf can also be used as a spatial divider as the back side is also finely detailed.
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CHEST OF DRAWERS
Our newest design for Wow Dsgn is a series of chest of drawers. Fluctuating facade forms the handles of the individual drawers. Soft forms make the design tactile and inviting to touch.
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VAKKA
Vakka for iittala A wooden storage box for iittala which can be stacked to create small side tables. The box comes in two different heights and in both natural wood and white. Our aim was to create a method of storage for things that have to be stored at hand but not in sight. Vakka was awarded an iF gold Design Award in 2014. Photo: iittala Buy it here
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Trolley
Our first design on wheels is a light structured trolley to be used as a mobile sidetable. Designed for WowDsgn
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Insulae
INSULAE Aalto + Aalto Insulae is a series of small cabinets for showcasing and storing personal items. It is inspired by the architecture and aqueducts of ancient Rome. Materials: valchromat, powder coated steel Insulae was chosen to be among the 50 winning products in the Cleverest Awards by Architectural Digest.
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Luoto
Luoto Kivi is piece which is inspired by vernacular Finnish design and the ancient method of letting a natural material communicate how it wants to be used. We have spent the summer picking up rocks, cutting them in half and drilling holes in them. Little by little we started to identify the rocks that have the best potential and those have become candle holders. Materials: stone
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Cabinets
A series of cabinets for Wowdsgn We were assigned to design a series of cabinets with eye catching 3-dimensional door surfaces. As a result came out five different designs in solid wood and Pet felt door variations.
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AMATA
The Usma outdoor furniture collection was designed for the Latvian brand Amata. With the Usma collection our aim was to create a light visual apperance using massive wood. A few components, such as the symmetrical A-shaped leg tie together the different pieces and allow for variation elsewhere. Despite having a strong constructuvist character, we feel the designs will fit into very different types of surroundings – both modern and more classical. All Amata products are made of solid pine with quality materials and craft with respect for nature and Scandinavian design aesthetics, in order to create stylish outdoor furniture for life. The collection was lauched at the Spoga/Gafa garden trade fair in Cologne 2018.
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1+1+1
1+1+1 Tables The 1+1+1 project continues in collaboration with the Helsinki based art&design gallery Lokal. We created a new object for the Chart Design Fair exhibition , taking place in Copenhagen Denmark, August 31 to September 2nd 2018. Again our original design was taken apart and mixed with the works of Petra Lilja (SWE) and Hugdetta (ISL). For the Chart fair we made a collection of small tables. The Aalto+Aalto original was made out of ash wood. Read more about the 1+1+1 project.
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Shelf II
During the process on designing the corner shelf, WOW got also interested on another sketch we made. This led into developing it into a new product. This spatial divider and corner shelf is made of perforated metal and has been inspired by the play of light and shadow.
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Belle Maison
Suso chair was our third assignement for the japanese company Senshukai. The chair in massive wood is made out of oak and comes in three colour options. The japanese word suso means the hem line of a skirt, which referres to the eye-catcher on the back. Senshukai sells items for the japanese domestic market under the brand Belle Maison.
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Sierra Leone
In 2017 the 1+1+1 team was invited by the Icelandic Aurora Foundation to work with Sierra Leonean crafts people in order to create new working possibilities for the locals. We had the pleasure to work with the skilled and loveable basket weavers of Bramatown on the lamp prototypes shown here. The first two lamps are the Aalto+Aalto originals, and the last one is one of the 27 mixes crated with the 1+1+1 concept together with Petra Lilja (SWE) and Hugdetta (ISL). The project was a collaboration between the 1+1+1 team and various local professionals working with different materials and techniques such as wood carwing, tailoring, ceramic throwing and textile weawing. More information on Aurora foundation here.
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Expressive experimenter
The Expressive Experimenter A series of 3D printed porcelain objects that experiment with digital craft and made in cooperation with Ashish Mohite and Aalto University ADD Lab. The series was created for the Rephrasals project as an interpretation of Wilhelmina Wendt’s Brush from 1935. Both are experimenting with a new type of material and have a lot of experssion in a simple form.
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Soft non -conformist
The Soft Non-Conformist A metal chair inspired by yarn bombing and “upholstered” by crocheting. The design was created for the Rephrasals project as an interpretation of Inez Svensson’s Randig Banan textile print from 1986. Both are soft and rich in contrast while breaking with conform ideals through humor and boldness.
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BELLE MAISON
We were assigned to design a coatrack for the japanese company Senshukai. They sell items for the japanese domestic market under the brand Belle Maison. The coat rack was targeted for home interiors, and it was supposed to include a container for bags etc. Also it was asked to be playful and nature inspired. The Cactus coat rack comes in two sizes.
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BELLE MAISON
We were assigned to design a trashbin for the japanese company Senshukai. They sell items for the japanese domestic market under the brand Belle Maison. The trashbin was targeted for home interiors, and we wanted to stretch the usability from trashbin into more variable container-sidetable that could be kept visible in the house. It can hold your knitting supplies or be a hideout for remote controls etc. The basket has holders for optionally using a plastic bag inside the bin for trash.
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1+1+1
1+1+1 edition VII – Vases The vase project started from the desire to find alternative ways to implement our basic method of making new objects from independent originals. With the vase project we wanted to work with 3D printing and to design the originals without deciding beforehand how they would be combined. For this we paired up with Ashish Mohite of Aalto University’s Digital Design Lab. Working with the 3D models of the originals we discovered that the most interesting way of combining the them, was not slicing, but merging. This allowed us to create new, unpredictable objects which would be impossible to create without the help of 3D modelling and printing. The form language of the participating design studios, which is based on more traditional design process, combined with this digital perspective is what makes the project interesting and unique. Read more on the projects web page www.1plus1plus1.net The project was supported by Nordisk Kulturfond and Arts Promotion Center Finland.
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CITYBoy
Cityboy picnic grill (2004) Portable gas grill for Selki-Asema Design Klaus Aalto
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1+1+1
1+1+1 edition IV – Candle sticks As a continuation to the 1+1+1 project we lauched the full 27/27 pieces serie of candle sticks at the Reykjavik Design March, Iceland. Read more on the projects web page www.1plus1plus1.net The project was supported by Nordisk Kulturfond and Arts Promotion Center Finland.
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1+1+1
1+1+1 edition III – Mirrors The third edition of 1+1+1 was lauched with the three original pieces from each designer and six mixed mirrors blending the parts. The exhibition took place at Ilcaffé Södermalm in Stockholm during the Stockholm Design Week 2016. Read more on the projects web page www.1plus1plus1.net The project was supported by Nordisk Kulturfond and Arts Promotion Center Finland.
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Mori
Mori is a shared projedt between three finnish designers Klaus Aalto (Aalto+Aalto), Anna Salonen (Motto Wasbi) and Saana Sipilä (Saana&Olli) and small traditional Japanese manufacturers from the Tottori area. The designers visited the companies in the Tottori area in summer 2013 and made the designs for each company to be exhibited at the Habitare furniture fair during the Helsinki Design Week in September 2013. After the collaboration the paper lamps for the Aoya Washi paper manufacturer went into production and the product family is to be enlarged into series of self standing lamps in various sizes.
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1+1+1
1+1+1 (2015) Cabinets The project examines and reimagines objects by having each studio design an object consisting of three distinct parts and then mixing the parts up into unpredictable combinations. The project started in March 2015 at Design March in Reykjavik where each studio designed a floor lamp. The end-results; 27 different lamp compilations were totally unpredictable, ranging from strange to exhilarating. Forms and material combinations emerged that would not have otherwise come to life. For Helsinki Design week the group is tackling another subject – the cabinet. 1+1+1 is a rare kind of collaboration with no compromises as each studio designs their objects according to their own philosophy. Combining the different parts into new combinations is an almost brutally concrete form of cooperation. Read more on the projects web page www.1plus1plus1.net The project was supported by Nordisk Kulturfond.
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1+1+1
1+1+1 (2015) Lamps The project examines and reimagines objects by having each studio design an object consisting of three distinct parts and then mixing the parts up into unpredictable combinations. The project started in March 2015 at Design March in Reykjavik where each studio designed a floor lamp. The end-results; 27 different lamp compilations were totally unpredictable, ranging from strange to exhilarating. Forms and material combinations emerged that would not have otherwise come to life. For Helsinki Design week the group is tackling another subject – the cabinet. 1+1+1 is a rare kind of collaboration with no compromises as each studio designs their objects according to their own philosophy. Combining the different parts into new combinations is an almost brutally concrete form of cooperation. Read more on the projects web page www.1plus1plus1.net The project was supported by Nordisk Kulturfond.
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Wall Jewels
Wall Jewels (2015) A collection of mouth blown glass pieces that can be used for displaying things on the wall but which are also little treasures in themselves. The series was created for iittala together with Anu Penttinen and Markku Salo and the process was mentored by Oiva Toikka (favourite mentoring quote: “you have to make it a bit too sugary”). Our pieces, Seseli and Papaver are inspired by the botanical world and brought to life by the skilled glass blowers at iittala. Each piece is unique. Photos: iittala
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Yolo
Yolo (2014) A simple wooden kitchen stool which can be transformed into a high chair by adding a separate seat piece. Yolo is an attempt to rethink the life cycle of children’s products. By transforming into something else, the object continues it’s life in the home and can even become a meaningful heirloom – a first own piece of furniture. Prototype
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AOYA
Mori lamps made for Japanese Aoya. (2013) Paperlamps made with traditional Japanese washi-technique. Design Klaus Aalto, Anna Salonen and Saana Sipilä. AOYA WASHI
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BAKI
Baki (2013) A canvas backpack designed for Mifuko, a Finnish company manufacturing its products in small workshops in Kenya. When carrying a bigger load, the backpack expands by leaving the snap unfastened and in upright position. Mifuko products are environmentally friendly, often using recycled parts and made according to fair trade regulations. Baki has a base made from car tyre and recycled metal parts. Photo: Uupi Tirronen Buy it here: http://www.mifuko.fi/fi/product/baki-reppu
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KEKKILÄ GARDEN
Kekkilä Garden (2010) As part of the design team Klaus was together with designers Linda Bergroth, Ville Hara, Mikko Paakkanen, Petri Salmela and Eeva Sivula creating products and the concept for the Kekkilä Koti&Piha products (Home&Garden). The process resulted as a collection of outdoor gardening products such as a greenhouse shed, and various planting products designed together with professional gardeners. The much appreciated product line was awarded with the Fennia Prize for good design in 2012.
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Hattara
Hattara lamp series (2012) A series of colourful laser cut metal lamps which were designed together with Tero Kuitunen. The wavy fringe gives expression to an otherwise simple form and lets the light pass through. Prototype Photo: Iina Esko
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Pot Steps
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CARRY
Carry (2012) A bicycle bag designed for SavetheC. The bag is made from recycled boat sails and can be fixed to your bike using special elastic button fasteners. The interior lining is made from hemp textile, the material that sails were made of back in the day. Photo: Aino Huhtaniemi
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SULKA
Sulka (2011) A series of feather reflectors designed for Saintex by Elina Aalto and Saara Renvall. The aim was to create a natural jewellery-like piece that could be worn by men, women, children and dogs alike. Photo: Aino Huhtaniemi Buy it here: http://www.heijastinkauppa.fi/category/2/designheijastimet
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MAJA
Maja (2009) Maja is a modular bunk bed inspired by tree houses. It is a medium size bed for children between 2 to 10 years. The bed is a prototype. Photo: Riikka Kantinkoski
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SEINÄRUUSU
Seinäruusu (2008) Wall rug by Elina Aalto for Suomen käsityön ystävät (The Friends os Finnish Handicraft). Puzzle like wall rug can be built from 45x45cm elements. www.suomenkasityonystavat.fi
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Better View
Better View (2006) Perforated black out curtains with five different city views including Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, Helsinki and Stockholm. Widths 120, 140, 160, 170 and 180cm. Available on request from Aalto+Aalto. Design Elina Aalto
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TakeOut
TakeOut chest of drawers (2003) Chest of drawers with portable suitcases Prototype In the permanent collection of National Museum of Fine Arts Quebec, Canada Design Klaus Aalto
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5.2 MHz
5.2MHz Self standing coat rack for Selki-Asema. Available in black, white and multicolour. Orders and details from info(at)aaltoaalto.com Design Klaus Aalto
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5.1MHz coat rack
5.1 MHz coat rack For Selki-Asema Wall mounted steel coat rack with wooden knobs. Available in black, white and multicolor. Orders and details from info(at)aaltoaalto.com Design Klaus Aalto
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Stereo
Stereo (2002) Lounge table with foldable legs. The table can be stored on the wall as an piece of artwork Available with various motives. For Selki-Asema Design Klaus Aalto
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