Aalto Vase by Alvar Aalto
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| Alvar Aalto |
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer who worked in architecture, furniture, textiles, and glassware. A designer of Modernism, Aalto used a humanistic approach to his works. From 1916 to 1921 he studied architecture at the Helsinki University of Technology and opened an office in 1923. Apart from being a leader of Modernism, he was also a member of the Congress Internationaux d'Architecture Modern. He created many architectural works such as Finlandia Hall and the campus of Helsinki University of Technology.
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| Aalto Vases |
Although Aalto was amazing with architecture, his real skill occurred in his glassware designs. His Aalto Vase being one in particular that is quite astounding. Also known as the "Savoy Vase" this glass vase consists of waves and turns that seems to represent an organic form, although it seems a bit controlled. Being blown out of glass, this vase is old and reproduced in many different colors. It was first created for a competition for the Karhula-littala glassworks factory in 1936 (being inspired by a Sami woman's dress) and later exhibited in the 1937 World's Fair in Paris. Today this vase is sold and reproduced in many different colors and sizes.
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