PUNCH LADLE 1927 195mm

A glass ladle designed in 1960 and manufactured from 1961 to 1963 and from 1972 to 1973.
The free-blown handle is fused to the mold-blown bowl.
The end of the handle is curled to hook over the rim of the bowl.
In 1963, a glass punch bowl (1736) was designed, incorporating this handle design.
A rare item.
Left side of image 9.
*In good condition with no noticeable damage.

KAJ FRANCK｜カイ・フランク｜1911–1989｜FINLAND

Kaj Franck was one of the leading designers representing 20th-century Finnish modern design. He studied under Arttu Brummer at the Central School of Arts and Crafts (now Aalto University) in Helsinki. After graduation, 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 for post-war daily life. In 1946, he became a glass designer at Iittala after winning an award in a competition held by Karhula-Iittala. In 1950, he moved to Nuutajärvi, which had become a group company under Wärtsilä (the same parent company as Arabia), and as director, he began designing glass products based on shared principles with Arabia.

Kaj Franck's design philosophy, often referred to as "the conscience of Finland," was based on the ideas of "design for the masses" and "the social responsibility of designers." Through simple geometric forms and colors devoid of ornamentation, he designed numerous 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 are still manufactured by Iittala today. At the same time, Franck also created many artistic unique glass pieces with an artisanal approach at Nuutajärvi, showcasing his artistic side.

From 1960, he also engaged in education at the Helsinki School of Arts and Design (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).