Stylish Alvar Aalto vase, Finland, estimated to be 1980-90s

Stylish Alvar Aalto vase, Finland, estimated to be 1980-90s It is part of the Alvar Aalto collection for Iittala, which is an iconic piece of Finnish design. Aalto was inspired by the thousands of lakes in his Finnish homeland for their undulating shape ('aalto' in Finnish). He was awarded a prize in 1937 at the World Exhibition in Paris. The manufacturing method follows the original method; The vase is cast in a wooden mold with the mouth. This gives the vase a softer shape due to its characteristic design. The iconic design is inspired by the Finnish landscape of his youth and is both functional and sculptural. Alvar Aalto's name is embossed on the bottom of the vase. It is 12 cm high, 15 x 13 cm long/wide and weighs 590 grams. No chips, cracks or other defects. Only with natural signs of use. Securely packaged and shipped with insurance.