Aino Aalto (1894–1949). In 1924, Aino Marsio began working at Alvar Aalto's architecture office. The two fell in love and married, beginning a lifelong partnership. In 1932, Aino beat her husband Alvar Aalto in a design competition. The winning entry, the Aalto glasses, also received a gold medal at the Milan Triennale in Italy in 1936.
Habit should not be confused with conservatism, even though the two have a lot in common. Conservatism is a decision not to change. Habit, on the other hand, is about the familiar becoming stale.
Aino Aalto fought habit by challenging people to accept radically new lines and shapes that still met the same needs. Her design philosophy naturally didn't fit her time. Most people wanted to hold on to their traditions.
Fortunately, however, there were some people who appreciated Aino's vision
and supported her and her colleagues in revolutionising Finnish design. Aino Aalto's bold principles live on in the Aino Aalto glassware range.
These glasses were created for everyday use. With their simple, timeless design, they are still part of our everyday lives decades later. They suit every occasion and style, from formal dinner parties to very relaxed children's parties.
