Designer
Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898–1976)Finnish, 1898–1976
MakerMade by
Karhula-Iittala(Finnish, established 1881)Finnish, established 1881
CultureFinnish
Titles
- Vase
Date1937
PlaceFinland
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 × 8 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (14.3 × 21.6 × 18.4 cm)
Credit LineThe American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by friends of Arthur Jones, FAIA, in his honor
Object number2010.2251
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 206
On view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History"Scandinavian Design," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 26 August, 2012 - 27 January, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
"KARHULA / 22 IX 37"
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Alvar Aalto
Designed 1931–1932, manufactured 1934–39
Laminated birch plywood
2013.701
