At this year’s 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, Iittala unveiled something quietly groundbreaking: its very first collection of scented candles. Long celebrated for its iconic glassware and deep roots in Finnish design traditions, the brand takes a new sensory turn with its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection that brings warmth, introspection, and tactile beauty to everyday rituals.

“It’s about embracing the rhythm of the season,” says Janni Vepsäläinen, Creative Director at Iittala.
“Nature slows down, light shifts, and there’s a deepening of mood. We wanted to capture that feeling—not only in form, but in scent.”

These new candles are more than just decorative accents. Inspired by the elemental forces of Fire, Sand, and Water, each central to Iittala’s glassmaking process, they come housed in refillable ceramic holders shaped with a nod to Alvar Aalto’s sculptural language. Each fragrance tells a story, from the crisp coolness of lakeside breezes to grounding notes of cedarwood, oakmoss, and suede. True to Iittala’s ethos, they are objects to live with, designed for both the senses and the soul.

The launch also sees the Solare glassware series expand with a new seasonal palette inspired by the shifting Nordic twilight. Muted greens, warm ambers, and earthy neutrals catch and refract light with poetic subtlety. Each piece is mouthblown at Iittala’s glass factory in Finland, an enduring testament to the brand’s craft heritage, which dates back to 1881.

Another standout is the limited-edition Ultima Thule Finnish Sand Edition. Traditionally made with Belgian sand, this version uses locally sourced sand from Karvia in western Finland, resulting in a naturally green tint and no dyes, no additives. Originally designed by Tapio Wirkkala and inspired by melting ice, the design’s unique, textured surface remains just as mesmerising today.

Iittala’s AW25 collection is a call to slow down, reconnect with nature, and surround yourself with thoughtful design that stirs both hand and heart.

The full collection will be available globally in Iittala stores, online, and at selected retailers from autumn 2025.