Lot n° 160
Estimation :
100 - 200
EUR
AALTO Alvar (1898-1976) - Lot 160
AALTO Alvar (1898-1976)
SAVOY vase in black-tinted glass.
Engraved signature below.
(scratches from use, small chips).
16 x 21 x 17 cm
Note: Architect of the Paimio sanatorium, Finlandia Hall in Helsinki and a central figure in Nordic design, Alvar Aalto revolutionized the aesthetics of glass with his famous Savoy model created in 1936. Presented at the 1937 Paris World's Fair, this organically shaped vase quickly became a symbol of Finnish design and one of the most recognized creations of the 20th century. Its various variants continue to occupy an essential place in international design collections.
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