Pitcher and Glass, Sirkku Kumela-Lehtonen, Kumelan Lasitehdas

The Details
Designer: Sirkku Kumela-Lehtonen
Object: Pitcher and Glass
Model: No model designation
Series: Standalone piece
Manufacturer: Kumelan Lasitehdas
Date of Manufacture: 1962 
Material: Glass
Technique: Free-blowing
Color: Turquoise
Width: Pitcher 135 mm / Glass 79 mm
Length: Pitcher 105 mm / Glass 79 mm
Height: Pitcher 215 mm / Glass 85 mm 
Weight: Pitcher 465 g / Glass 145 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Unsigned (As Issued)
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: The set includes 1 pitcher and 4 glasses.

The Story
Designed by Sirkku Kumela-Lehtonen for the Kumela glass factory in 1962, this turquoise opaline glass drinkware set is the perfect embodiment of minimalism and timeless luxury that pushes aside all passing trends. This free-blown masterpiece, comprising a rare complete ensemble of a pitcher and drinking glasses, masterfully plays with forms and contrasts. The gently conical, softly glowing opaline glass bodies unexpectedly meet transparent details - the handle of the pitcher and the bases of the glasses - creating a visual lightness characteristic only of truly confident design. The absence of any superfluous decoration allows the pure silhouettes and intense turquoise tone to speak for themselves, acting as a fresh and provocative injection of energy in any interior. Although the Kumela factory's production was somewhat overshadowed by industry giants in its time, fully preserved 1960s design ensembles in such rare color variations have risen to become absolute cult items in today's auctions and circles of design connoisseurs. This elegant yet powerfully characterful set is not merely utility glass, but a symbol of a conscious and bold lifestyle.