{"title":"UNIQUE PIECE","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kfgl1670","title":"BLACK SWAN (UNIQUE PIECE)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique piece designed by Kaj Franck using the filigree technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiligree is a Venetian glassmaking technique that had been used at Nuutajärvi since the mid-nineteenth century. By the time Kaj Franck began working there, however, the technique had already fallen out of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1951, Franck invited a glassworker from Venice in an effort to revive the technique. The differing properties of Venetian and Finnish glass made the method impractical, however. Over the following decade, Franck and the glassmakers at Nuutajärvi continued to experiment, eventually developing a distinctive form of filigree unique to the glassworks and different from its Venetian counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuutajärvi filigree glass is made using thin, elongated rods of colored glass. These are placed in grooves cut into the inside of a wooden mold, into which clear glass is then blown and fused with the rods as the piece is formed with a twisting motion. The technique requires considerable skill, as the different glass elements must be fused evenly and shaped without distorting the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially used for small elements such as stoppers for bottle forms, the technique began to be developed for art glass in 1962. Because consistent serial production proved difficult, it was used primarily for unique pieces rather than series-produced works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one such example, a unique piece featuring a bird motif formed with black glass rods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned “K. Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö.”Signed “K. Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö.” It is thought to have been made in the mid-1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* In good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"black-text-01\" style=\"margin-top: 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAJ FRANCK｜1911–1989｜FINLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaj Franck was one of the leading figures of 20th-century Finnish modern design. He studied furniture design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki under Arttu Brummer, and during his studies visited the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition, where he encountered the emerging ideals of functionalism. After graduating in 1932, he worked across a wide range of fields, including furniture, interiors, textiles, and toys. In 1934, he briefly worked as a draughtsman at Riihimäki Glassworks. His work was disrupted during the Second World War, but this period played a role in shaping the socially conscious approach that would later define his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1945, Franck was invited by Kurt Ekholm, then art director of Arabia, to join the company, where he was tasked with redefining tableware for postwar everyday life. At that time, Ekholm appointed, for the first time at Arabia, a designer dedicated specifically to utility ware, and Franck became the first to take on this role. As he had no formal training in ceramics, he was regarded as someone capable of approaching tableware from a fresh perspective, unbound by established conventions. In 1946, following success in a design competition organized by Karhula-Iittala, he began working as a glass designer at Iittala. In 1950, when Nuutajärvi became part of the same Wärtsilä group as Arabia, he moved there, where he began designing glassware based on the same principles he had pursued at Arabia, later serving as artistic director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften described as the “conscience of Finnish design,” Franck’s philosophy was rooted in the ideas of “design for the people” and the social responsibility of the designer. His work is characterized by simple geometric forms and the use of color without ornamentation, resulting in timeless objects intended for long-term use. 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By the time Kaj Franck began working there, however, the technique had already fallen out of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1951, Franck invited a glassworker from Venice in an effort to revive the technique. The differing properties of Venetian and Finnish glass made the method impractical, however. Over the following decade, Franck and the glassmakers at Nuutajärvi continued to experiment, eventually developing a distinctive form of filigree unique to the glassworks and different from its Venetian counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuutajärvi filigree glass is made using thin, elongated rods of colored glass. These are placed in grooves cut into the inside of a wooden mold, into which clear glass is then blown and fused with the rods as the piece is formed with a twisting motion. The technique requires considerable skill, as the different glass elements must be fused evenly and shaped without distorting the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially used for small elements such as stoppers for bottle forms, the technique began to be developed for art glass in 1962. Because consistent serial production proved difficult, it was used primarily for unique pieces rather than series-produced works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one such example, a unique piece combining filigree with glass containing air bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned “Kaj Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö 17.9.1975,” indicating that it was made on September 17, 1975. As the exact date of manufacture is not normally included in the signature, this may have been a piece made for a special purpose or occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 48px;\" class=\"black-text-01\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAJ FRANCK｜1911–1989｜FINLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaj Franck was one of the leading figures of 20th-century Finnish modern design. He studied furniture design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki under Arttu Brummer, and during his studies visited the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition, where he encountered the emerging ideals of functionalism. After graduating in 1932, he worked across a wide range of fields, including furniture, interiors, textiles, and toys. In 1934, he briefly worked as a draughtsman at Riihimäki Glassworks. His work was disrupted during the Second World War, but this period played a role in shaping the socially conscious approach that would later define his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1945, Franck was invited by Kurt Ekholm, then art director of Arabia, to join the company, where he was tasked with redefining tableware for postwar everyday life. At that time, Ekholm appointed, for the first time at Arabia, a designer dedicated specifically to utility ware, and Franck became the first to take on this role. As he had no formal training in ceramics, he was regarded as someone capable of approaching tableware from a fresh perspective, unbound by established conventions. In 1946, following success in a design competition organized by Karhula-Iittala, he began working as a glass designer at Iittala. In 1950, when Nuutajärvi became part of the same Wärtsilä group as Arabia, he moved there, where he began designing glassware based on the same principles he had pursued at Arabia, later serving as artistic director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften described as the “conscience of Finnish design,” Franck’s philosophy was rooted in the ideas of “design for the people” and the social responsibility of the designer. His work is characterized by simple geometric forms and the use of color without ornamentation, resulting in timeless objects intended for long-term use. For Franck, beauty meant being “necessary, functional, justified and right.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most iconic works are the KILTA series (now known as TEEMA) for Arabia and the 5027 tumbler series (later marketed as KARTIO) for Nuutajärvi, both designed in the 1950s and still in production by Iittala today. 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His many honors include an Honorary Award at the Milan Triennale in 1954, the Lunning Prize in 1955, the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale in 1957, and the Compasso d’Oro in the same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAJ FRANCK","offers":[{"title":"BROWN \/ KFGL831","offer_id":48640872481008,"sku":null,"price":330000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5761\/8160\/files\/KFGL831_1.jpg?v=1766930153"},{"product_id":"kfgl1021","title":"VASE (UNIQUE PIECE)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique piece designed by Kaj Franck using the filigree technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiligree is a Venetian glassmaking technique that had been used at Nuutajärvi since the mid-nineteenth century. 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The technique requires considerable skill, as the different glass elements must be fused evenly and shaped without distorting the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially used for small elements such as stoppers for bottle forms, the technique began to be developed for art glass in 1962. Because consistent serial production proved difficult, it was used primarily for unique pieces rather than series-produced works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one such example, combining filigree with glass containing air bubbles. Like the “KF212,” it is distinguished by a raised, mountain-shaped formation on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned “Kaj Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Although difficult to see in the photographs, there is a small area on the inner surface around the middle where the glass has opened along one of the lines. This is thought to have occurred during manufacture. Otherwise in good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"black-text-01\" style=\"margin-top: 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAJ FRANCK｜1911–1989｜FINLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaj Franck was one of the leading figures of 20th-century Finnish modern design. He studied furniture design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki under Arttu Brummer, and during his studies visited the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition, where he encountered the emerging ideals of functionalism. After graduating in 1932, he worked across a wide range of fields, including furniture, interiors, textiles, and toys. In 1934, he briefly worked as a draughtsman at Riihimäki Glassworks. His work was disrupted during the Second World War, but this period played a role in shaping the socially conscious approach that would later define his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1945, Franck was invited by Kurt Ekholm, then art director of Arabia, to join the company, where he was tasked with redefining tableware for postwar everyday life. At that time, Ekholm appointed, for the first time at Arabia, a designer dedicated specifically to utility ware, and Franck became the first to take on this role. As he had no formal training in ceramics, he was regarded as someone capable of approaching tableware from a fresh perspective, unbound by established conventions. In 1946, following success in a design competition organized by Karhula-Iittala, he began working as a glass designer at Iittala. In 1950, when Nuutajärvi became part of the same Wärtsilä group as Arabia, he moved there, where he began designing glassware based on the same principles he had pursued at Arabia, later serving as artistic director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften described as the “conscience of Finnish design,” Franck’s philosophy was rooted in the ideas of “design for the people” and the social responsibility of the designer. His work is characterized by simple geometric forms and the use of color without ornamentation, resulting in timeless objects intended for long-term use. For Franck, beauty meant being “necessary, functional, justified and right.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most iconic works are the KILTA series (now known as TEEMA) for Arabia and the 5027 tumbler series (later marketed as KARTIO) for Nuutajärvi, both designed in the 1950s and still in production by Iittala today. 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The upper section combines clear glass with a metallic champagne-gold material, the middle section is in clear glass, and the lower section is made of clear glass containing minute bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned “Kaj Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"black-text-01\" style=\"margin-top: 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAJ FRANCK｜1911–1989｜FINLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaj Franck was one of the leading figures of 20th-century Finnish modern design. He studied furniture design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki under Arttu Brummer, and during his studies visited the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition, where he encountered the emerging ideals of functionalism. After graduating in 1932, he worked across a wide range of fields, including furniture, interiors, textiles, and toys. In 1934, he briefly worked as a draughtsman at Riihimäki Glassworks. His work was disrupted during the Second World War, but this period played a role in shaping the socially conscious approach that would later define his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1945, Franck was invited by Kurt Ekholm, then art director of Arabia, to join the company, where he was tasked with redefining tableware for postwar everyday life. At that time, Ekholm appointed, for the first time at Arabia, a designer dedicated specifically to utility ware, and Franck became the first to take on this role. As he had no formal training in ceramics, he was regarded as someone capable of approaching tableware from a fresh perspective, unbound by established conventions. In 1946, following success in a design competition organized by Karhula-Iittala, he began working as a glass designer at Iittala. In 1950, when Nuutajärvi became part of the same Wärtsilä group as Arabia, he moved there, where he began designing glassware based on the same principles he had pursued at Arabia, later serving as artistic director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften described as the “conscience of Finnish design,” Franck’s philosophy was rooted in the ideas of “design for the people” and the social responsibility of the designer. His work is characterized by simple geometric forms and the use of color without ornamentation, resulting in timeless objects intended for long-term use. For Franck, beauty meant being “necessary, functional, justified and right.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most iconic works are the KILTA series (now known as TEEMA) for Arabia and the 5027 tumbler series (later marketed as KARTIO) for Nuutajärvi, both designed in the 1950s and still in production by Iittala today. 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He studied ceramics at the University of Industrial Arts in Helsinki under Kyllikki Salmenhaara. In 1968, during his final year of study, he joined Nuutajärvi as a summer intern to learn glassmaking, and two of his pressed-glass ashtrays, Omena and Norsuntassu, were soon put into production. Although he had already secured a position at Arabia, Kaj Franck invited him to stay on at Nuutajärvi, where he began his career as a designer. At the time, both Arabia and Nuutajärvi were part of the Wärtsilä group, and Kaj Franck served as art director for both companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ex-text-01\"\u003eHeikki Orvola remained at Nuutajärvi until 1983, designing numerous products as well as art pieces. He later continued to work as a freelance designer across a wide range of fields, creating enamelware for Järvenpää Emali, ceramics for Arabia, and textiles for Marimekko. 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His many honors include First Prize in the student category at the Faenza International Ceramic Art Competition, the Pro Finlandia Medal, and the Kaj Franck Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEIKKI ORVOLA","offers":[{"title":"WHITE \/ HOGL004","offer_id":48703108677872,"sku":null,"price":88000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5761\/8160\/files\/HOGL004_1.jpg?v=1768014431"},{"product_id":"oval-vaseunique-piece-1","title":"OVAL VASE (UNIQUE PIECE)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"black-text-01\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique piece that was presented at a solo exhibition held at the Kluuvin Gallery in Helsinki in 1985.\u003cbr\u003eThis solo exhibition primarily featured fabrics designed for MARIMEKKO, and this is one of the few glass pieces that were exhibited.\u003cbr\u003eIt features a soft texture with a frosted finish on thick, weighty blue glass.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to harmonize with the graphical patterns of the fabrics, it is an elliptical piece with gentle curves, as if capturing the movement of the fabric.\u003cbr\u003eIt also shows an experimental sculptural quality that would lead to KIVI, one of Heikki Orvola's most famous works, which was designed two years later in 1987.\u003cbr\u003eThe cut signature reads, \"Heikki Orvola Nuutajärvi.\"\u003cbr\u003eThe sticker marked \"14\" is the exhibit number from the exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e*In good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 48px;\" class=\"black-text-01\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEIKKI ORVOLA | 1943– | FINLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ex-text-01\"\u003eHeikki Orvola is a Finnish designer. 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His many honors include First Prize in the student category at the Faenza International Ceramic Art Competition, the Pro Finlandia Medal, and the Kaj Franck Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEIKKI ORVOLA","offers":[{"title":"BLUE \/ HOGL005","offer_id":48703307120880,"sku":null,"price":82500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5761\/8160\/files\/HOGL005_1.jpg?v=1768014825"},{"product_id":"kfgl658","title":"VASE (UNIQUE PIECE)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaj Franck is best known for the functional products he designed in the 1950s, based on simple, undecorated geometric forms. Alongside these, however, he also created numerous unique pieces of art glass using a wide range of techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1956, Franck argued that the continued simplification of form alone would not lead to further artistic development, and that there was a need for designs and works unconstrained by function. Two years later, he expressed the view that once the simplification of form had been taken to its extreme, there came a desire to explore a greater variety of forms. These ideas led to his growing interest in freer forms of expression and to the creation of unique pieces distinct from his functional products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique piece adapts the color-rim technique, in which glass of a different color is fused to the rim of the body. The yellow glass body is built up with three stacked layers of clear, blue-violet, and turquoise glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned “Kaj Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* In good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"black-text-01\" style=\"margin-top: 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAJ FRANCK｜1911–1989｜FINLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaj Franck was one of the leading figures of 20th-century Finnish modern design. He studied furniture design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki under Arttu Brummer, and during his studies visited the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition, where he encountered the emerging ideals of functionalism. After graduating in 1932, he worked across a wide range of fields, including furniture, interiors, textiles, and toys. In 1934, he briefly worked as a draughtsman at Riihimäki Glassworks. His work was disrupted during the Second World War, but this period played a role in shaping the socially conscious approach that would later define his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1945, Franck was invited by Kurt Ekholm, then art director of Arabia, to join the company, where he was tasked with redefining tableware for postwar everyday life. At that time, Ekholm appointed, for the first time at Arabia, a designer dedicated specifically to utility ware, and Franck became the first to take on this role. As he had no formal training in ceramics, he was regarded as someone capable of approaching tableware from a fresh perspective, unbound by established conventions. In 1946, following success in a design competition organized by Karhula-Iittala, he began working as a glass designer at Iittala. In 1950, when Nuutajärvi became part of the same Wärtsilä group as Arabia, he moved there, where he began designing glassware based on the same principles he had pursued at Arabia, later serving as artistic director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften described as the “conscience of Finnish design,” Franck’s philosophy was rooted in the ideas of “design for the people” and the social responsibility of the designer. His work is characterized by simple geometric forms and the use of color without ornamentation, resulting in timeless objects intended for long-term use. For Franck, beauty meant being “necessary, functional, justified and right.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most iconic works are the KILTA series (now known as TEEMA) for Arabia and the 5027 tumbler series (later marketed as KARTIO) for Nuutajärvi, both designed in the 1950s and still in production by Iittala today. KILTA in particular introduced a radically new approach: instead of fixed dinner services, it allowed users to select and combine individual pieces according to their needs, redefining the concept of tableware and setting the direction for modern tableware design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, Franck also produced numerous unique glass works at Nuutajärvi, especially from the 1970s onward, exploring more experimental and craft-oriented approaches. These works reveal another, more artistic dimension of his practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1960, Franck was also active as an educator at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki, exerting a lasting influence on Finnish design education. His legacy continues today, reflected in the Kaj Franck Design Prize established in his name. His many honors include an Honorary Award at the Milan Triennale in 1954, the Lunning Prize in 1955, the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale in 1957, and the Compasso d’Oro in the same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAJ FRANCK","offers":[{"title":"MULTI COLOR \/ KFGL658","offer_id":50104073453808,"sku":null,"price":330000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5761\/8160\/files\/KFGL658_1.jpg?v=1785227455"}],"url":"https:\/\/elephant-life.com\/en\/collections\/unique-piece.oembed","provider":"ELEPHANT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}