Savoy Vase

Savoy Vase 

savoy vases by alvar aalto for iittala 1936

''The Savoy vase belongs to the best-known products of Finnish designers. For many people the glass vase, with its asymmetric shape and freely curving tapering walls represents the quintessential qualities of Finnish design: originality, straightforwardness, and aesthetic sophistication''. (janmichl.com, 1991, Alvar Aalto)

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The Savoy vase looks as though it got its inspiration from the River Fjords. Its design is made to look as though it has common features. The sides of the vase being the valley sides/land and the middle shaped as though it is the river. It is therefore clear that the vase has been transformed to resemble the River Fjord.


The Savoy vase is also transparent which enables you to see whatever is put inside it. Just like between the high hills your can see what lies beneath, the River Fjord. The river which is obviously made of water is also transparent. It is also said that the shape of the vase is inspired by the dress of a Sami woman. It is made of glass because it gives off a harmonious look. It looks clean, sophisticated and well designed with a 'clean' finish. It was initially made of wood but didn't give off the effect the designers had in mind so they scrapped it. It is available in a variety of colours and is still very popular untill this day.''In recent times the vase has achieved iconic status, inspiring adaptations and appropriations by contemporary designers including Jan Ctvrtnik, Maxim Velcovsky and Tobi Wong.'' (Wikipedia, 2012, Aalto Vase).

 janmichl.com,2012,Alvaar alto's savoy vase [online] Available at: <http://janmichl.com/eng.aalto.html> [Accessed 12 October 2012]
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