• Pitcher and Glass, OTK, Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi, カイ・フランク, ヌータヤルヴィ, 카이 프랑크, 누타야르비 - Royal SiO2
  • Pitcher, OTK, Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi, カイ・フランク, ヌータヤルヴィ, 카이 프랑크, 누타야르비 - Royal SiO2
  • Glass, OTK, Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi, カイ・フランク, ヌータヤルヴィ, 카이 프랑크, 누타야르비 - Royal SiO2
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Pitcher and Glass, OTK, Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi

Pitcher and Glass, OTK, Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi

The Details
Designer: Kaj Franck
Object: Pitcher and Glass
Model: No model designation
Series: OTK
Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi
Period of Manufacture: 1970s
Material: Glass
Technique: Nold-blowing
Color: Turquoise
Width: Pitcher 145 mm / Glass 75 mm
Length: Pitcher 100 mm / Glass 75 mm
Height: Pitcher 160 mm / Glass 80 mm 
Weight: Pitcher 540 g / Glass 135 g
Capacity: Pitcher 100 cl / Glass 25 cl
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Unsigned (As Issued)
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: Commissioned work for OTK (Osuustukkukauppa). Commonly known as "Ruuturitari" because of its strong resemblance to the Ruuturitari pattern. The set includes 1 pitcher and 6 glasses. Scandinavian design, Finnish glass.

The Story
The turquoise pitcher and glass set designed by Kaj Franck, manufactured in the 1970s at the Nuutajärvi factory specifically commissioned by Osuustukkukauppa (OTK), is a shining pearl of Finnish design history. This pressed glass series catches the eye with its fine geometric relief, which not only plays beautifully with light but also offers a firm grip, reflecting Franck's timeless design philosophy. Due to the similarity in pattern, this series is often mistakenly thought to be the "Ruuturitari" series, but it is actually a completely separate, exclusive commissioned work. Because the collection was created only for a limited retail network, well-preserved examples are exceptionally rare and highly sought after on the secondary market today. Thanks to its unique provenance and stable demand in the design market, this piece offers collectors solid long-term investment value.

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Kaj Franck

Kaj Gabriel Franck (1911–1989). Widely regarded as the conscience of Finnish design, Kaj Franck transformed the way people think about everyday objects by proving that beauty could be found in simplicity, functionality and honest materials. After graduating from the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki, he worked across ceramics, glass, textiles and industrial design before becoming one of the leading creative figures at Arabia, where he established the Product Design Department and redefined the company's approach to modern tableware. Rejecting unnecessary decoration, Franck believed that objects should be versatile, affordable and designed to serve everyday life rather than fashion. His revolutionary Kilta tableware, introduced in 1953 and later reimagined as Teema, became one of the most influential dinnerware collections ever produced, while his timeless Kartio glassware remains a benchmark of Scandinavian design. Alongside his work for Arabia, Iittala, Nuutajärvi and Artek, Franck served for more than two decades as Artistic Director of Nuutajärvi Glassworks and played a pivotal role in reforming Finnish design education, inspiring generations of designers through his philosophy that design is not an object, but the solution to a problem. Awarded the titles of Professor and Artist Professor, Franck is recognised as one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century design, whose ideas about sustainability, functionality and timeless form continue to shape Finnish design today.

(Photo source: Arabia)