Kaj Franck for Iittala, vase and bowl.

Kaj Franck for Iittala, vase and bowl. Vase and bowl in clear art glass with simple geometric forms and substantial glass walls. Both signed. Origin: Finland. Designer: Kaj Franck. Material: Art glass. Dimensions: H. 4–8 cm, D. 8–10 cm. Period: 1960s/70s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Kaj Franck (1911–1989) was one of Finland’s most significant designers and a central figure in modern Finnish design. He worked with glass, ceramics and other materials, beginning his career in glass at Iittala through a design competition in 1946. Franck consistently explored simple basic forms, carefully considered proportions and the elimination of unnecessary detail. His work for Iittala, Arabia and Nuutajärvi, among others, had a major influence on post-war Finnish design and achieved international recognition.