{"product_id":"vintage-finnish-shallow-white-glass-savoy-vase-1980s-alvar-aalto-for-iittala-finland-boxed","title":"1980s Finnish Shallow White Glass Savoy Vase. Designer Alvar Aalto for Iittala, Finland. Original Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is one of a small selection of these sculptural glass bowls or vases in my online store. I have another another white one (no box) available abd a smaller cobalt blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one is a listing for the attractive cased ice white one from the Alvar Aalto Collection - it does have its original retail box, as photographed. It also has a little leaflet telling you about the designer and showing images of how these vases as made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese classic pieces of Scandinavian glass were originally designed by the celebrated Finnish designer, Alvar Aalto in the 1930s. This one is a later issue probably from about the 1980s. It has etched mark on the base: ALVAR AALTO and being cased a better quality vintage example. \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. A master glassblower at Ittala would blow a glass gather into the mould. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dish is about 1 7\/8 inches (4.7 cm) in height, and the width at the widest point is 7 1\/2 inches (19.5 cm) by 6 1\/2 inches (16.7 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":56391550337403,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/21082026_0129.jpg?v=1787654106","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/vintage-finnish-shallow-white-glass-savoy-vase-1980s-alvar-aalto-for-iittala-finland-boxed","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}