Pitcher, Sirkku Kumela-Lehtonen, Kumelan Lasitehdas

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

The Story
Designed by Sirkku Kumela-Lehtonen for the Kumela glass factory in 1962, this turquoise opaline glass pitcher is the embodiment of minimalism and timeless luxury that refuses to bow to passing trends. This free-blown masterpiece masterfully plays with forms and contrasts - the gently conical, softly glowing opaline body unexpectedly meets a transparent handle, creating a visual lightness characteristic only of truly confident design. The absence of any superfluous decoration allows the pure silhouette 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, 1960s design objects 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 pitcher is not merely a utilitarian object, but a symbol of a conscious and bold lifestyle.