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.
The 1609 pitcher and stackable 2744 Kimara glasses are part of the Party set designed by Kaj Franck. The set included a pitcher and ten differently colored 2744 Kimara stackable glasses, as well as a gift box decorated with penguins.
The handleless glasses and pitcher take up little space in the cupboard, since the glasses can be neatly stacked inside the pitcher.
Set is in good condition for its age.
Observations (look at the pictures): Air bubbles occurs in the glass mass. Slight age-related wear on the bodies and on the bottoms, one small crack at the top edge of the turquoise glass.
Production years: 1953-1965
Designer: Kaj Franck (1911-1989)
Brand: Nuutajärvi
Material and color: The ruby red pitcher is of spin-blown glass. One Kimara glass each exists in different colors: olive, turquoise, lilac, ruby red, light brown and smoky gray.
Size of the pitcher:
Height 23 cm
Diameter 7,8 cm
Size of the glasses (approx):
Height 6 cm
Diameter 7,1 cm
Total weight of the set 0,700 kg
