The Ruutu (“diamond” in Finnish) vase collection by French designer duo Ronan and Erwan Boroullec is a small masterpiece. The mouth-blown glass version requires an elaborate process that takes seven of Iittala's finest glassmakers over a total of 24 hours. The result is a perfectly symmetrical shape that expresses the purity of mouth-blown glass.
Winner of the iF and Red Dot design awards, the Ruutu vase is now available in a ceramic version.
Materials mouth-blown glass
11,5 x H14 cm Cranberry
11,5 x H14 cm Linen
11,5 x H18 cm Grey
20,5 x H18 cm Moss green
20,5 x H18 cm Salmon pink
20,5 x H27 cm Copper
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Brother Ronan (b.1971) and Erwan (b.1976) Bouroullec grew up in Quimper, France. Then they went on to complete their educations at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and at the École des Beaux-Arts in Cergy-Pontoise, respectively. In 1999, they became joint partners in their own Paris-based design studio. Their work ranges from small utilitarian objects to architectural projects. In addition to the design of domestic and office furniture, vases, porcelain dishware, jewelry and diverse home accessories, a primary focus of their work is the design and organization of interior space.
Throughout their celebrated career, Studio Bouroullec has collaborated with renowned brands such as Vitra, Magis, Alessi, Samsung and HAY. Their work has been exhibited throughout the world including the Design Museum (London), Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago & Los Angeles) and the Arts Décoratifs (Paris). Their Ruutu collection for Iittala showcases fluid, vibrant vases that have already been dubbed a ‘future classic.’
