An Alvar Aalto vase and low ‘bowl’ Aalto drew inspiration from the thousands of lakes in his native Finland for his design featuring the undulating wave (‘aalto’ in Finnish). He received an award in 1937 at the World Exhibition in Paris. The manufacturing technique follows the original method; The vase is blown in a wooden mould with the opening facing downwards. This gives the vase a softer shape due to its characteristic design. The iconic design is inspired by the Finnish landscape of his youth and is both functional and sculptural. Alvar Aalto’s name is stamped on the base of both items Dimensions: Vase: Length 20 cm, width 18 cm, height 16 cm, weight 1195 grams. In good condition with no chips, only natural wear and tear. Bowl/Shallow bowl: Length 19 cm, width 16 cm, height 5 cm, weight 485 grams. It has a small chip along the rim; see the last photo. Packed securely and sent with insurance