TUMBLER (CLEAR) 1719-040

Designed in 1953 and manufactured in 1953 and from 1963 to 1967.
This design expanded on the mountain-shaped protrusion at the base, a distinctive feature of the art piece unveiled in 1952.
This design was also adopted for several other art pieces and products, becoming one of the symbolic elements of Nuutajärvi's early period.

It was one of the works that received an honorary award at the Milan Triennale in 1954.
It was also exhibited at the Design in Scandinavia exhibition, which toured North America from 1954 to 1957.
It is also held in the collections of MoMA in New York and the British Museum in London.

Manufactured by mold blowing, there are individual differences in the mountain-shaped protrusions.
This is the largest size among the 1719 series, with a capacity of approximately 400ml.
A rare item.
*In good condition with no noticeable damage.

KAJ FRANCK｜1911–1989｜FINLAND

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

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

Kaj Franck's design philosophy, often called "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 can be used for a long time, characterized by simple geometric forms and colors devoid of ornamentation.

Arabia's KILTA series (now TEEMA) and Nuutajärvi's tumbler 5027 (now KARTIO) series are long-selling products that continue to be manufactured by Iittala today. On the other hand, Franck also produced many unique glass works of high artistic quality using an artisanal approach at Nuutajärvi, showcasing his artistic side.

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