TUMBLER (BLUE) 1722-012

Manufactured from 1955 to 1971.
A simple cylindrical tumbler made by blow molding.
This is the second smallest size among the five variations, with a capacity of 120ml.
*In good condition with no noticeable damage.

KAJ FRANCK｜Kaj Franck｜1911–1989｜FINLAND

Kaj Franck was 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 revamping tableware necessary for daily life after the war. In 1946, he became a glass designer at Iittala after winning an award in a Karhula-Iittala competition. However, in 1950, he moved to Nuutajärvi, a group company under Wärtsilä, like Arabia, and began designing glassware with a shared philosophy with Arabia as a director.

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." He designed many timeless products that can be used for a long time, expressing them with 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 continue to be manufactured by Iittala today. On the other hand, Franck also created many artistic unique glass pieces with an artisanal approach at Nuutajärvi, which reveals his artistic side.

From 1960, he also engaged in education at the School of Arts and Design in Helsinki (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 (1957).