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.
These ceramic bowls and rattan handles are in very good condition for their age. There are altogether four (4) bowls, and three (3) rattan handles of which one is for two bowls.
Production years: Kilta 1953-1974, Teema 1981-
Designer: Kaj Franck (1911-1989)
Brand: Arabia
Material: Kilta faience, Teema vitro porcelain
Color: A green, a black, a brown and a dark brown bowl. Rattan handles are light brown.
Observations: Some signs of use. See more details in the pictures.
Sizes (approximately):
A green bowl 13,7 x 13,7 cm, height 3,9 cm
A brown bowl 13,7 x 13,7 cm, height 3,9 cm
A dark brown bowl 13,8 x 13,8 cm, height 3,8 cm
A black bowl 15 x 15 cm, height 3,8 cm
Total weight 1,476 kg
