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.
This spin-blown glass, designed in 1967, has been produced as a commissioned piece for Wärtsilä’s centennial. The model was never sold and bears no signature.
The glass is in good condition.
Production year: 1967
Designer: Kaj Franck (1911-1989)
Brand: Nuutajärvi
Material: Spin-blown glass
Color: Clear body with blue and purple colors on the glass base
Observations: There are a couple of tiny edge defects on the upper rim and some signs of use; light scratching on the body and on the bottom.
Size approximately:
Height 17,2 cm
Diameter of the top 6,4 cm
Weight 0,233 kg
