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Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels

Finnish, 1898-1976

An architect and designer, Alvar Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture — which ranges from chairs, stools, tables and lighting to table- and glassware — Aalto’s sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design.

Relatively few Aalto buildings exist outside Finland. (Just four exist in the United States, and only one — the sinuous 1945 Baker House dormitory at M.I.T. — is easily visited.) International attention came to Aalto, whose surname translates to English as “wave,” primarily through his furnishings.

Instead of the tubular metal framing favored by the Bauhaus designers and Le Corbusier, Aalto insisted on wood. His aesthetic is best represented by the Paimio armchair, developed with his wife, Aino Aalto, in 1930 as part of the overall design of a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium.

Comfortable, yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair’s frame is composed of two laminated birch loops; the seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a sort of pillow effect. Aalto’s use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and others who later came to the material.

Concerned with keeping up standards of quality in the production of his designs, Aalto formed the still-extant company Artek in 1935, along with Aino, whose glass designs were made by the firm. In the latter medium, in 1936 the Aaltos together created the iconic, undulating Savoy vase, so-called for the luxe Helsinki restaurant for which the piece was designed.

Artek also produced Aalto pendants and other lighting designs, many of which — such as the Angel’s Wing floor lamp and the Beehive pendant — incorporate a signature Aalto detail: shades made of concentric enameled-metal rings graduated down in diameter. The effect of the technique is essential Alvar Aalto: at once precise, simple, and somehow poetic.

Find a collection of vintage Alvar Aalto stools, vases, dining tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Alvar Aalto
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s

By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic Savoy vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, dating from the 1960s to the early 1970s. The vase is in good condition, presenting only slight markings to the base consistent with ...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels

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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

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 organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `Eskimoerindens skinnbuxa` or `Eskimo Woman`s Leather Trousers` . The entry comprised of a number of different free-formed vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes. The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is exactly this so called `Savoy` vase, as it was part of the Savoy restaurant`s original interior design that was done by the Aalto couple. Winning the competition marked the beginning of a succesful breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect. The early vases by Aalto are extremely sought after collectible´s gems that fetch incredible prices every now and then in auctions worldwide. We have seen them in a number of different colors, mainly clear glass, green, brown, and blue. This vase is fully signed Alvar Aalto and is in good condition. This vase is signed Alvar Aalto 3030...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Iittala Alvar Aalto Clear Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
Iittala Alvar Aalto Clear Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian

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 in Finland. This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1980s. Foil label ...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels

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Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s

By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

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Art Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto for ittala

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By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in Roma, IT

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Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto

Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto Additional Information: Material: Glass blown in wooden mould Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Finland Signed Alvar Aalto 3030...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels

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Vintage Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
Vintage Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase

Vintage Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Round Rock, TX

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Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian

Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian

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Located in Miami, FL

Scandinavian Modern sculptural Arango clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland. This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1990s. Foil...

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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels

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Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase

Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase

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Located in Krefeld, DE

Hand signed Alvar Aalto vase 3030 Savoy for Iittala made in Finland. Nice vintage condition with some scratches at the base and small chips at th...

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Alvar Aalto Vintage 160mm Hand Signed Vase 3030
Alvar Aalto Vintage 160mm Hand Signed Vase 3030

Alvar Aalto Vintage 160mm Hand Signed Vase 3030

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in Turku, Finland

Iconic Vintage Aalto vase that was blown into an iron mold. Hand Signed "Alvar Aalto 3030". Manufactured by Iittala Finland. - Condition: Very good for its age. No cracks or chips. ...

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Alvar Aalto for Iittala Petite Glass Vase

Alvar Aalto for Iittala Petite Glass Vase

By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A petite 'Savoy' vase from Alvar Aalto’s collection of blown glass vases for Iittala of Finland. This design has four irregular lobes with undulating sides that make this vase perfec...

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Set of 3 Alvar Aalto Savoy Vases Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960-70s
Set of 3 Alvar Aalto Savoy Vases Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960-70s

Set of 3 Alvar Aalto Savoy Vases Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960-70s

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

A set of three iconic Savoy vases by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, dating from the 1960s to the early 1970s. The vases are in good condition, presenting only slight markings to the base c...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels

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Savoy Vase, Alvar Aalto
Savoy Vase, Alvar Aalto

Savoy Vase, Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Los angeles, CA

Savoy Vase

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1950s Vintage Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels

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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

Alvar Aalto Vase Model 9748, Iittala 1956, Clear Glass Blown into Wooden Mold

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...

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Vintage Crystal Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala
Vintage Crystal Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala

Vintage Crystal Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage crystal vase is a decorative crystal object designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Ittala in the 1980s. Elegant crystal vase in the shape of a corolla. Corolla vase is...

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Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase and Bowls Set, Mid-Century Modern, Finland

Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase and Bowls Set, Mid-Century Modern, Finland

By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in Esbjerg, DK

1950s, Mid-Century Modern, blown glass 'Savoy' vase and bowls designed by Alvar, signed/marked. Measures: H. 10/4/3, W. 11/13.5/10, D. 10/11/9.

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Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa
Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa

Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Alvar Aalto's timeless design legacy shines through the iconic Vase Aalto, a classic from the 1960s crafted by Iittala. This fluid masterpiece seamlessly merges form and function, sh...

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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels

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Vintage Crystal Vase, Alvar Aalto, 1980s
Vintage Crystal Vase, Alvar Aalto, 1980s

Vintage Crystal Vase, Alvar Aalto, 1980s

By Orrefors, Alvar Aalto

Located in Roma, IT

This vintage crystal vase is a decorative crystal object designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by the Swedish Companies Orrefors and Ittala in ...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels

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Alvar Aalto vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Alvar Aalto vases and vessels are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alvar Aalto vases and vessels, although green editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels by Alvar Aalto were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, and Gunnel Nyman. Prices for Alvar Aalto vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $113 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $750.
Questions About Alvar Aalto Vases and Vessels
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Alvar Aalto is known for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to global prominence. In his designs for buildings and furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design. One of his most famous pieces is the Paimio armchair, which he designed in 1930 for a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium. Comfortable yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair's frame is made of two laminated birch loops. The seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a pillow effect. Aalto's use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and many others. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Alvar Aalto furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The style most commonly associated with Alvar Aalto is Scandinavian modern. As an architect and designer, Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design, as is indicative of Scandinavian modern pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alvar Aalto furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The Paimio chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, is a type of armchair created in 1932. Also called the Armchair 41, it was intended to help people breathe easier and was designed for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Finnish city of Paimio. For the chair's frame, Aalto and his wife, Aino, opted to use Finland's native birchwood, which is strong and inexpensive and felt warmer and more organic than the tubular steel found in similarly shaped pieces. Laminated wood loops form the arms, legs and a pair of flat skids, while its sculptural seat and back are built from a single piece of thin plywood. Shop a variety of Alvar Aalto Paimio chairs on 1stDibs.