| In 1936, Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto anonymously entered a competition to design a vase suitable for showing at the Paris World’s Fair. Aalto’s vase, which he sketched out with Crayon on cardboard and scratch paper, became one of the most famous pieces of glass in history. Aalto, coincidentally Finnish for “wave,” created a vase that has free-flowing and natural lines. Also known as the Savoy vase, Aalto’s vase continues to win awards, has residency in famous museums, and is recognized and appreciated in hundreds of countries.
Regardless of its constant demand, each vase is still crafted by its original mouth-blown process by Finland’s most skilled glassblowers. Collectors and aficionados worldwide covet the Aalto Vases, which— true to Aalto’s original intent—have been created in many sizes, shapes and colors.
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