{"product_id":"shallow-blue-glass-savoy-vase-by-alvar-aalto-iittala-finland-blue","title":"Vintage Finnish Shallow Blue Glass Savoy Vase. Mid Century Design by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, Finland","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is one of a small selection of these sculptural glass bowls or vases in my online store. I have another two larger white ones available - as seen in my photos here.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one is a listing for the attractive Cobalt Blue one from the Alvar Aalto Collection - it does not have a box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces weres originally designed by the celebrated Finnish designer, Alvar Aalto in the 1930s. This one is a latter issue made afterin 1980s when Ittala started to mark these on the base was a raised Ittala mark on the base. There is also a little red Ittala sticker on the side.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is certainly one of the most iconic Scandinavian pieces of glassware. The name of the vase is the Savoy and it was originally commissioned by the Savoy Restaurant in Helsinki. Alvar Aalto was given a design brief to produced a vase and that the finished product must be able to perfectly display a single flower. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe organic shape that Aalto created suggests the flow and motion of running water or perhaps the undulating form of melting ice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimalistic style is the hallmark of Aalto and the newly founded Artek. The Savoy Vase immediately became a sought after and popular design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first vases made in 1937 were made from wooden molds - but as demand for the Savoy vase increased - the original molds soon became worn and were subsequently replaced with more durable metal ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of the vase started at the Karhula Glassworks, and later in 1949 transferred over to Iittala. This is a later issue it has the raised Ittala letter on the base and also the iconic  red Iittala sticker.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dish is part of a vintage series made from the metal molds - the exterior of these pieces is completely smooth outside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dish  is about 1 3\/8 inches (3.5 cm) in height, and the width at the widest point is 5 1\/2 inches (14 cm) by 4 3\/4  inches (12 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in good condition with no issues. This is certainly a  lovely piece of mid-century Scandinavian glass. It would be perfectly at home on a stylish teak or rosewood coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Postage will be with Royal Mail Recorded. This will be applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56391449346427,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/21082026_0094.jpg?v=1787650644","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/shallow-blue-glass-savoy-vase-by-alvar-aalto-iittala-finland-blue","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}