A gift box set designed in 1954 and released in 1955.
Named "TOIVE PAKKAUS" (Box of Wishes), this gift box was inspired by cylindrical marmalade packaging and designed in collaboration with Saara Hopea.
Until then, transparent packaging that allowed the contents to be seen was common, but this closed packaging, which concealed its contents, was a groundbreaking design at the time.
The cylindrical paper packaging not only surprised purchasers with its invisible, graphical design but also played a crucial role in efficiently storing conical products and protecting them during transport and storage.
A set of six 2744 (200ml) tumblers, designed in 1953 using the mold-blown (rotational-blown) method.
There may be individual differences in size and glass thickness.
※The glasses are in good condition with no noticeable damage. From the time of manufacturing, a portion of the rim of the BLUE VIOLET glass is slightly curved inward.
The box has some yellowing and marks where tape was removed, but the printed colored areas show no fading, and overall it is in good condition.
KAJ FRANCK｜Kaj Franck｜1911–1989｜FINLAND
Kaj Franck is one of the most prominent designers of 20th-century Finnish modern design.
At the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki (now Aalto University), he studied under Arttu Brummer. After graduating, 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, where he was responsible for revamping tableware needed for post-war daily life.
In 1946, he became a glass designer at Iittala after winning a prize in the Karhula-Iittala competition, but in 1950, he moved to Nuutajärvi, which became a group company under Wärtsilä, the same umbrella as Arabia. As a director, he began designing glassware with a shared 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 the designer."
With simple geometric forms and expression through color stripped of ornamentation, he designed many universal products that could be used for a long time.
Arabia's KILTA (now TEEMA) series and Nuutajärvi's tumbler 5027 (now KARTIO) series are long-selling products that continue to be manufactured by Iittala today.
At the same time, Franck also created many highly artistic unique glass pieces at Nuutajärvi using an artisanal approach, 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 Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale (1957), and the Compasso d'Oro (1957).
