Vintage Art Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, Finland, 1980s

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Vintage white jacketed glass vase designed by Alvar Aalto and realized by Iittala, Finland. Realized since 1960s, this series is … Read more Vintage white jacketed glass vase designed by Alvar Aalto and realized by Iittala, Finland. Realized since 1960s, this series is one of the most celebrated among Iittal's productions. These asymmetrical vases won the 1937 Paris World Fair, and have become iconic for almost a century. Excellent condition. Iittala is a Swedish factory founded in 1881. It is the queen of Northern glass, representing the best Scandinavian tradition of glass and ceramics processing. Its products are unique and timeless design objects, with a refined and high quality style. The collaboration with the greatest designers of all time has led to the creation of historical pieces such as the Alvar Aalto vases, designed by the architect himself, which are a historical icon of modern design. Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (Kuortane,1898 - Helsinki, 1976) was a Finnish architect, designer and academic. He is considered one of the most important figures in 20th century architecture and remembered - together with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier - as master of the Modern Movement. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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