Welcome to modish!

Modish is a social-networking community of modern design enthusiasts from all walks of life. Recent finds and prized possessions are shared by members in a format resembling show & tell. We are a good-spirited, fun group and the site is an invaluable, ever-expanding and evolving resource for 20th century modern design enthusiasts. Posts on all forms of vintage modern design are welcome (Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-century Modern, and more). Your active participation makes this all work.

When you register and sign in, you can participate, search content, and access almost 10,000 pages. Sign in to remove the welcome and login boxes.

User login

  • Sign in with Twitter

Alvar Aalto Savoy

Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase

Item: Savoy vase
Designer: Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) Scandinavian “Father of Modernism”
Manufacturer: Karhula Lasitehtaalla (Karhula, Finland)
Distributor: iittalia
Designed: 1936 (exhibited at the 1937 Paris Exhibition)
Production: Mould-blown bottle glass
Dimensions: h. 14.5cm, w. 21cm

Found at thrift.

0
Average: 5 (1 vote)
mpratt's picture

Re: Alvar Aalto Savoy

Of course, really nice find! How does one date these things? Is it not true that they still make these?

toydude's picture

Re: Alvar Aalto Savoy

Yes, they are still in production from iittala.  I believe the cobalt blue was retired and resurrected in 2010 but is retired again.  It's a beautiful design regardless (I have two in lighter blue).

studiosmith's picture

Re: Alvar Aalto Savoy

iittalia still does. They're around 120.00 at www.aalto.com, but I don't believe they are currently available in this amesyth color. I think this may be an 80's production based on the sticker.

nostalgiaholic's picture

Re: Alvar Aalto Savoy

Love the intense, saturated color.