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Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. Vase in clear mouth blown art glass. Finnish design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. Vase in clear mouth-blown art glass. Finnish design, 1960s. Measures
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Smoke Colored Iittala Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass with Motif from a Forge
Located in København, Copenhagen
Smoke-colored Iittala vase in mouth-blown art glass with motif from a forge. Beautiful Finnish
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Vase in Clear Art Glass, Finnish Design, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Vase in clear art glass. Finnish design, 1960s. In very good condition
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

iittala Vase Tuuli Wind Cup Valto Kokko Finland
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
iittala Tuuli Wind Glass Vase Valto Kokko Finland This Finnish vase features a modern, minimalist
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20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Modern Scandinavian vintage Iittala Vase, Known as “Aava” by Markku Salo Finland
By Markku Salo, Iittala
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
glass vase made and signed by talented Markku Salo known as “Aava”, from Iittala, Finland. The vase has
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Glass

Tapio Wirkkala / VASE / Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
This piece is made using a special glass developed by Iittala called “Q Colour,” which features a
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Tapio Wirkkala / VASE / Iittala
Tapio Wirkkala / VASE / Iittala
$650
H 3.75 in Dm 3.94 in
Vintage Iittala "Orkidea" Orchid Crystal Vase by Timo Sarpaneva Finland 6.75"
By Iittala
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Iittala crystal "Orkidea" orchid vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. The vase is
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Vintage Iittala Vase

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Crystal

1960s Faceted Crystal Orchid Bud Vase Art Glass Paperweight Iittala
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Faceted crystal orchid bud vase art glass paperweight. Unmarked Measures: 4 deep x 2.75
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Timo Sarpaneva Heart Vase, Iittala, Signed
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Stockholm, SE
A 1950s Iittala Timo Sarpaneva heart vase, signed to base.  
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Blown Glass

Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Heart Vase, Iittala, Signed
Timo Sarpaneva Heart Vase, Iittala, Signed
$217 Sale Price
56% Off
H 3.55 in W 4.53 in D 2.37 in
Alvar Aalto for Iittala Petite Glass Vase
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A petite 'Savoy' vase from Alvar Aalto’s collection of blown glass vases for Iittala of Finland
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Tapio Wirkkala Vase Art Glass Iittala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1970s Scandinavian Iittala Crystal Vase Art Glass Tapio Wirkkala Finland IIttala
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Timo Sarpaneva / VASE FINLANDIA(Grey) 3356 / Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The FINLANDIA series, introduced in 1964, was Timo Sarpaneva's masterpiece of the 1960s. While repeatedly exploring and experimenting with glass expression in pursuit of new techniq...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Timo Sarpaneva / VASE FINLANDIA(Clear) 3360 / Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The FINLANDIA series, introduced in 1964, was Timo Sarpaneva's masterpiece of the 1960s. While repeatedly exploring and experimenting with glass expression in pursuit of new techniq...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Glass Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Signed
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a unique glass vase designed by the renowned Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Glass in Finland
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Glass

Glass Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Signed
Glass Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Signed
$450
H 8.25 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Scandinavian Modern for Iittala
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful and iconic Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto glass vase, aka as the 'Savoy' vase
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Glass

Vintage Vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large vintage "Orkidea" (Orchid) vase designed by Timo Sarpameva for Iittala in 1953. Marked with
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Crystal Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage crystal vase is a decorative crystal object designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by
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1980s Swedish Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Crystal Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala
Vintage Crystal Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala
$301 Sale Price
30% Off
H 3.94 in Dm 3.75 in
Timo Sarpaneva Vase Iittala Jääpuikko Decanter Glass Finland 1958
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Basel, BS
Timo Sarpaneva decanter vase ‚Jääpuikko‘ (icicle) in deep blue crytsal for Iittala, made in Finland
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Crystal

Large Vintage Vase 'Orkidea' by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Vase 'Orkidea' by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala A large vintage 'Orkidea' (Orchid) vase
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Ice Glass Vases
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful and rare pair clear, molded ice glass vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Glass

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Ice Glass Vases
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Ice Glass Vases
$1,294 / set
H 9.26 in W 6.51 in D 4.26 in
Small Vintage Vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Vintage vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala A small vintage "Orkidea" (Orchid) vase
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland Faceted Crystal Bud Vase, 1960s
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
Stylish crystal bud vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland. The petite and elegant shape looks
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1953
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage "Orkidea" (Orchid) vase designed by Timo Sarpameva for Iittala in 1953. Marked with
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Finger Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finger Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951 A vintage 'Jäkälä' (lichen or finger
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Purple Lilac Colored Glass Vase for Iittala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Purple lilac colored glass vase with bubble in base designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala / VASE "LICHEN" /"FINGER VASE" L Crystal Edition 3515 / Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
- IITTALA’
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s A vintage art glass vase designed by
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Kantarelli Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1951
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Kantarelli Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1951 A large vintage 'Kantarelli
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1954
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1954 A large vintage art glass vase designed
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Krefeld, DE
Hand signed Alvar Aalto vase 3030 Savoy for Iittala made in Finland. Nice vintage condition with
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Glass

Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
$658 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Timo Sarpaneva Glass "Orkidea" (Orchid) Vase for Iittala, Finland, 20th Century
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Timo Sarpaneva Glass "Orkidea" (Orchid) Vase for Iittala, Finland, 20th Century. This piece is
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Glass

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967 A large vintage art glass vase designed
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Glass "Devil's Churn" Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1955
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in New York, NY
Large "Devil's Churn" vase in frosted glass, manufactured by Iittala around 1950s-60s. Designer by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Glass

Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s A rare art glass vase designed
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

Large Pinja Crystal Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, 1988
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Pinja Crystal Vase Tapio Wirkkala Iittala, Finland, 1988 Signed and Dated on the bottom
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Cut Glass

Vintage Art Glass Vase Varsanjalka by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1956
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase Varsanjalka by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1956 A vintage art glass vase
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Signed Purple Timo Sarpaneva Pullo Bird Bottle Glass Vase, Iittala, Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful art glass bottle vase or decanter, model „Pullo“ in violet from the 1950s. Designed by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vase 3585 designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala with signature 1956
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This is a unique opportunity to own the exceptionally rare Vase Model 3585, designed by renowned
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Glass

"Avena" Ice Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous "Avena" ice glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland, circa 1970s. The vase
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland Set of 3 Colored Glass Vases
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of 3 colored glass vases with bubble in base designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland in
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Glass

Set of Four Blown Art Glass Vases by Iittala, Finland, 1959
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of four blown art glass vases by Karhula-Iittala. Löytö serie. Designed and made in Finland
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of Four Blown Art Glass Vases by Iittala, Finland, 1959
Set of Four Blown Art Glass Vases by Iittala, Finland, 1959
$1,054 / set
H 6.89 in W 3.55 in D 2.96 in
Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural Arango clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Iittala Alvar Aalto Clear Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Signed Blue Timo Sarpaneva Pullo Bird Bottle Glass Vase, Iittala, Finland, 1950s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful art glass bottle vase, model „Pullo“ in blue from the 1950s. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Vases by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in Bamboo Shape Glass
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in London, GB
A pair of hand blown glass vases designed in 1964 by Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) for Iittala
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Blown Glass

Iittala Alvar Aalto Model 3030 White Encased Glass Sculptural Flower Vase Bowl
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern sculptural white encased vase, bowl or vessel Model 3030 Alvar Aalto for Iittala
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair Of Timo Sarpaneva Claritas Vases, in Black & Clear Glass, Iittala 1980s
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of beautiful claritas vases designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Iittala in
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Blown Glass

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Blown Glass

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
$2,904 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.91 in W 8.08 in D 7.09 in
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Blown Glass

Finnish art glass vase, known as “NIVA”, made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Iittala, Markku Salo
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely vintage glass vase made by talented Tapio Wirkkala known as “Niva”, Iittala. The name of
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Glass

Set of Five Pink Mold Blown Kaj Franck Vases for Iittala 1947-1952
By Kaj Franck, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
These glass vases are made from blown glass. Kaj Franck himself worked in the glass factory at
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT 3235 / Iittala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Manufactured between 1947 and 1949. One of Tapio Wirkkala's earliest designs for IITTALA. This
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Alvar Aalto Vase Model 9748, Iittala 1956, Clear Glass Blown into Wooden Mold
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Blown Glass

Alvar Aalto Vase Model 9748, Iittala 1956, Clear Glass Blown into Wooden Mold
Alvar Aalto Vase Model 9748, Iittala 1956, Clear Glass Blown into Wooden Mold
$2,108 Sale Price
46% Off
H 1.97 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
1970s MCM Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030 in Smoke Gray Glass by Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in St. Louis, MO
The famous Mid-Century Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030 shown in rarely seen Smoke Gray glass made by
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s Centerpiece
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Parma, IT
Crystal centerpiece designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s. Central part with "ice" effect
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Glass

I-401 Purple Glass Bird Bottel/Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland 1956
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This purple glass 'Bird' bottle or vase was designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in Finland in
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Glass

Timo Sarpaneva 'Cardinal's Hat' for Iittala in Lilac, 1957
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
in beautiful vintage condition. This item is signed Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala -57. Timo Sarpaneva
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

Materials

Blown Glass

Timo Sarpaneva 'Cardinal's Hat' for Iittala in Lilac, 1957
Timo Sarpaneva 'Cardinal's Hat' for Iittala in Lilac, 1957
$1,123 Sale Price
47% Off
H 2.76 in Dm 11.03 in
Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, furniture and plywood dishes. In 1946 he designed the iconic Kantarelli vase for Iittala. Wirkkala made
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iittala Vase

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Art Glass

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Vintage Iittala Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage iittala vase you’re looking for. A vintage iittala vase — often made from glass, art glass and crystal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage iittala vase — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage iittala vase made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage iittala vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Iittala, Alvar Aalto and Tapio Wirkkala produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Iittala Vase?

Prices for a vintage iittala vase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $123 and can go as high as $2,125, while the average can fetch as much as $323.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Iittala Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.

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