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Jochen Kloeters

These three (3) art glass vases (or bowls) were created by world renowned Finnish architect and designer ALVAR ALTO (1898-1976) for IITTALA (Finland). The pieces were first mouth-blown and then hand-cut before going through several polishings. Commissioned by Iittala, Alto’s line of such pieces — in different sizes and colours — became known as the SAVOY collection because they were amongst a range of custom art pieces and furnishings that Alvar and his wife Aino Aalto created for Helsinki’s luxury Savoy Restaurant, which opened in 1937. The vase’s organic shape, inspired by waves in the water, was considered revolutionary at the time of its design.

DIMENSIONS: 9.5 cm wide, 3 cm high, 9.5 cm deep

CONDITION: Excellent — the smoke coloured piece is slightly used. The transparent ones and anew and have their original packaging. Iittala’s glass is of the highest quality and very clear.

SHIPPING: The items will be carefully wrapped, boxed and shipped with a tracking number.

ALVAR ALTO made his name as a master of modern architecture through his unique style and exceptional talent. He worked very closely with his wife Aino Aalto. They designed concert halls, libraries, hospitals, museums and private homes around the world and their works have been exhibited in New York’s Museum of Modern Art and at other leading museums and galleries since the 1930s. The duo also designed several glass pieces, which were intended to become parts of buildings or architectural decorations. However, the objects took on a life of their own. The most famous design by Alva and Aino Aalto is the Savoy Vase (also called the Aalto Vase) — first seen at the 1937 Paris World Exposition. 

IITTALA was founded as a glassworks company in 1881, and has expanded into a high successful, global Finnish design brand, which also now includes ceramic and metal design objects, tableware, and cookware.  It is a Finnish design brand renowned for its beautiful collections that embody the essence of Finnish design, while seamlessly blending form and function. From its focus on clean lines and a minimalist approach, Iittala's products showcase the excellent craftsmanship and timeless appeal of Finnish/Scandinavian/Nordic design. 


Finland - Scandinavian design - Designed in 1936, produced in/after the 1990s

Iittala - Alvar Aalto - Vase (3) -  SAVOY  - Glass

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