PITCHER (RED) 1610

A model designed in 1954 and manufactured from 1955 to 1966.
The design further developed the ease of holding from pitcher 1609, with two inverted cones stacked on top of each other, and the constriction in the middle serving as a handle.
The handle-less structure was intended to rationalize manufacturing by reducing costs through simplified production processes, mitigating the risk of breakage, and saving space during transport and storage.
This pitcher embodies functional beauty derived from problem-solving.

It is formed by blow molding (revolving blow molding), and individual differences can be seen in size, glass thickness, and spout shape.
*There is one small chip on the rim, but otherwise, it is in good condition with no noticeable damage.

KAJ FRANCK｜1911–1989｜FINLAND

Kaj Franck is one of the leading designers of 20th-century Finnish modern design. He studied under Arttu Brummer at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki (now Aalto University). After graduating, he worked in a wide range of fields, including furniture, interiors, and textiles.

In 1945, at the request of Kurt Ekholm, he was appointed chief designer at Arabia and was responsible for revitalizing tableware needed for daily life after the war. In 1946, he became a glass designer at Iittala after winning an award in a competition at Karhula-Iittala. However, in 1950, he moved to Nuutajärvi, a group company under Wärtsilä (the same as Arabia), and as a director, he began designing glassware with a common philosophy with Arabia.

Kaj Franck's design philosophy, also known as "the conscience of Finland," is based on the ideas of "design for the masses" and "the social responsibility of designers." He designed many universal products that could be used for a long time, using simple geometric forms and colors free of ornamentation.

Arabia's KILTA (now TEEMA) series and Nuutajärvi's Tumbler 5027 (now KARTIO) series are long-selling products that are still manufactured by Iittala. At the same time, Franck also created many unique glass pieces with high artistry through an artisanal approach at Nuutajärvi, showcasing his artistic side.

From 1960, he was also involved in education at the Helsinki School of Art and Design (now Aalto University), greatly influencing Finnish design education. He received numerous awards, including the Lunning Prize (1955), the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale (1957), and the Compasso d'Oro Award (1957).