Description
Kaj Franck is one of the most internationally renowned Finnish ceramic and glass designer. Franck designed for Arabia, Artek, Iittala and Nuutajärvi. He served as the artistic director of the Nuutajärvi glassworks from 1950 to 1973.
During his career, Franck won many design competitions and recognitions, including at the Milan Triennial in 1951 and 1954, the Grand Prix of the Milan Triennial in 1957, the Compasso d’Oro award, the Prince Eugen Medal, and the Lunning Prize. He received the Pro Finlandia medal in 1957.
Good condition for its age.
Observations: Few tiny air bubbles in the glass mass, minor insignificant wear on the body, two tiny cracks on the bottom edge of the vase and light scratching on the bottom. Shown in the pictures.
Production year: 1959
Designer: Kaj Franck (1911-1989)
Brand: Nuutajärvi
Material: Turn-mold blown, cased glass, cut
Color: Purple-turquoise-clear
Signature: Kaj Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö -59
Size:
Height 12,1 cm
Width 17 cm
Depth 10,2 cm
Weight 1,491 kg
