Vase 3030, Aalto-Collections, Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Vase 3030, Aalto-Collections, Alvar Aalto, Iittala
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The Details
Designer: Alvar Aalto
Object: Vase
Model: 3030
Series: Aalto-Collections
Manufacturer: Iittala
Date of Manufacture: 1998
Material: Glass
Technique: Mold-blowing
Color: Light green
Width: 200 mm
Length: 130 mm
Height: 160 mm
Weight: 1310 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: "Alvar Aaalto 100, Iittala 1998".
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: Finnish design.
The Story
Alvar Aalto’s iconic 1936 "3030" vase (known as the Savoy) celebrated the master’s 100th anniversary with this special 1998 edition. Crafted in a delicate pale green tone, this limited-run vase is a technical masterpiece, its mouth-blown, undulating silhouette reflecting the fluidity of Finnish nature. The base bears the "Alvar Aalto 100" and "Iittala 1998" engraving, confirming its authenticity as part of an exclusive jubilee collection highly prized by design collectors. Due to its historical significance, limited production year, and excellent provenance, this piece offers collectors stable, long-term investment value. It is a museum-quality design classic that unites technical virtuosity with minimalist elegance, making it a worthy addition to any discerning design 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)