• Pitcher 1609, Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi - Royal SiO2
  • Pitcher 1609, Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi - Royal SiO2
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Pitcher 1609, Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi

Pitcher 1609, Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi

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The Details
Designer: Kaj Franck
Object: Pitcher
Model: 1609
Series: Standalone piece
Brand: Nuutajärvi
Period of Manufacture: 1955 - 1965  
Material: Glass
Technique: Mould-blowing
Color: Green
Width: 80 mm
Length: 80 mm
Height: 235 mm 
Weight: 335 g
Capacity: 80 cl
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Unsigned (As Issued)
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: Finnish design.

The Story
Kaj Franck’s 1954 pitcher (model 1609) for Nuutajärvi is an icon of Finnish functionalism and a 1957 Milan Triennale Grand Prix winner. Franck abandoned handles, creating a laboratory-inspired cylinder optimized for production and storage. Part of the famous "Party Set," it embodies the designer's philosophy that an object must be "right." The olive-green tone pictured highlights the minimalist aesthetic valued by collectors worldwide, including the MET and British Museum. Due to its historical significance, this model is a sought-after piece offering long-term investment value. It remains a piece of design history, offering authentic Nordic modernism that is both contemporary and functional.

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Designer Kaj Franck - Royal SiO2

Kaj Franck


Kaj Gabriel Franck (1911 – 1989). Often described as the "conscience of Finnish design," Kaj Franck believed that objects should be essential, versatile, and stripped of all excess. He famously sought to "remove the unnecessary," leading to a radical shift in how people lived and ate. His legendary Kilta series (now Teema) and the iconic Kartio glassware are the ultimate expressions of his genius—pure geometric forms that are as relevant today as they were in the 1950s. Franck didn’t just design products; he designed a timeless philosophy of sustainability and universal elegance accessible to all, which continues to define the Nordic soul.

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