Collections from Scandinavian brand Iittala, that are being showcased as part of Dezeen x Planted collaboration during this year's London Design Festival, are designed to last for decades.
Founded in 1881 in Finland as a glassworks, today Iittala creates a range of useful objects for the home that are created to be durable and classic. As well as new designs, Iittala demonstrates is longevity by still producing designs originally created 80 years ago.
"As a company based in Scandinavia, where quality, aesthetics and functionality are important values, Iittala believes in design that lasts a lifetime," said the brand.
"We believe people have the right to expect the design they buy to last a lifetime. We also see that the world is becoming more and more aware of the value of long-lasting design," added Iittala. "We believe quality never goes out of fashion."
Teema Honey is a yellow version of Kaj Franck's original tableware
Teema Honey is one such example. Originally designed in the 1950s by leading Finnish designer Kaj Franck, the stackable range has been given a sunshine-yellow update for 2020.
Every dish is based on a simple geometric shape and is circular, triangular or square. Teema Honey is available as a full set or as individual pieces for those looking to update their existing Teema collection with a new colour.
Raami tumblers are made entirely from recycled glass
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