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1937

  • Work on this object began.

1979

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Savoy Vase

This is a vase. It was designed by Alvar Aalto. It is dated after 1937 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mr. Ake Tjeder.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 14.8 x 26 x 23.2 cm (5 13/16 x 10 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Manufacturer's sticker red with white "i" made in Finland.

Cite this object as

Savoy Vase; Designed by Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898–1976); Finland; glass; Overall: 14.8 x 26 x 23.2 cm (5 13/16 x 10 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.); 1979-81-1

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