Bowl, Aalto-Collections, Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Bowl, Aalto-Collections, Alvar Aalto, Iittala
SKU:812794
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The Details
Designer: Alvar Aalto
Object: Bowl
Model: No model designation
Series: Aalto-Collections
Brand: Iittala
Period of Manufacture: 1960s
Material: Glass
Technique: Mold-blowing
Color: Clear
Width: 290 mm
Length: 260 mm
Height: 140 mm
Weight: 3550 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Engraved signature "ALVAR AALTO".
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: Royal SiO2 Exclusive. Substantial weight.
The Story
Alvar Aalto’s 1936 organic form is the most internationally recognized icon of Finnish design, breaking away from 1930s rigid modernism with its undulating lines. This wood-mold blown bowl is a technical masterpiece, where every curve reflects the flowing beauty of Finnish lakes and Aalto's nature-inspired vision. Substantial bowls produced in the 1960s represent the high craftsmanship standards of the golden age of Finnish glassmaking and offer collectors long-term investment value. Due to its timeless form and historical significance, this bowl is a sought-after piece that never loses its value or relevance. It is a museum-quality design classic that unites technical virtuosity with organic elegance, making it a worthy addition to any discerning art collection.
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Alvar Aalto
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (1898 – 1976). More than just an architect, Alvar Aalto was the visionary who breathed "human modernism" into Finnish design. After studying in Helsinki, he spent his career blurring the lines between nature and industry, famously stating that "form must have a content, and that content must be linked with nature." From the organic, wave-like curves of the Savoy Vase to his revolutionary bent-wood furniture, Aalto’s work remains the ultimate symbol of Finland’s national identity and a cornerstone of 20th-century aesthetic history.
(Alvar Aalto photo: Aalto Museum)