Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2015.

Savoy Vase

Artist Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898 - 1976)

Manufacturer Karhula Glassworks (Finnish, founded 1890)

Date1937

MediumMold-blown glass

Dimensions5 1/8 × 7 3/4 × 7 3/8 in. (13 × 19.7 × 18.7 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number2015.24

Collections

Glass Art

On View

On view

DescriptionThis clear glass vase was mold-blown into a wooden mold. Unornamented, the vase features asymmetrical curved sides and a biomorphic form.
Label TextAlvar Aalto, designer Finnish, 1898–1976 Karhula–Iittala, manufacturer Finland, established 1890 Savoy Vase, 1937 Mold-blown glass, 5 1/8 × 7 3/4 in. (13 × 19.6 cm) Museum purchase 2015.24