Kaj Franck (1911-1989) for Iittala, Finnish glass artist. A set of eight ‘Kartio’ plates in blue art glass.

Kaj Franck (1911-1989) for Iittala, Finnish glass artist. A set of eight ‘Kartio’ plates in blue art glass. Mouth-blown glass of high and strong quality, deep blue colour. Marked and labelled. Late 20th century. In excellent condition with minor signs of use. Dimensions: D 24,5 cm. x H 2.5 cm. Kaj Franck (1911–1989) was one of Finland’s most influential designers and a pioneer of functional Nordic design. In 1958, he created the iconic Kartio series for Iittala, a perfect expression of his design philosophy: simplicity, functionality, and timeless beauty. The Kartio glasses are known for their clean lines and balanced proportions – free of unnecessary ornamentation. Still in production today, Kartio stands as a classic example of democratic design, blending everyday usability with refined aesthetics. Kaj Franck aimed to design glassware for everyone – for everyday use.