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Profile image of an octagonal model 298 vase designed by Kaj Franck in 1964 for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland.
Top down view of an octagonal model 298 vase in smoke grey designed by Kaj Franck in 1964 for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland.
Detail of the expertly finished polished edge of a Nuutajärvi Notsjö glass vase model 298 designed by Kaj Franck in 1964.
Detail of the optical illusion created in the base of an octagonal model 298 vase designed by Kaj Franck in 1964.
Zoomed in image showing a dazzling light effect in the base of a Kaj Franck octagonal model 298 vase, made at Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland.
Detail showing the two extremely high quality different coloured glasses in a Kaj Franck model 298 vase with octagonal form.
Top down image showing a how the optical illusion in a Kaj Franck model 298 vase is in part achieved. A pyramid shape is impressed up into the base.
Detail of the base or foot of a Kaj Franck Model 298 Sommerso vase. Both the smoke grey glass and clear glass used in the Nuutajarvi vase are brilliantly transparent.
Top down view of the base of a Kaj Franck Sommerso vase. The main body is grey glass covered by clear whilst the foot or base is entirely clear glass. This highly crafted piece of 20th century design was made by Nuutajarvi Glassworks.
Head on shot of the clear glass foot on a cased glass geometric vase designed by Kaj Franck for Nuutajarvi Notsjo, Finland.
A Nuutajarvi Notsjo geometric vase laying on its side on a natural linen tablecloth. This design in smoke grey coloured glass is Model KF 298 designed by Kaj Franck.
Detail showing the brilliantly facetted polished edges on an octagonal shaped glass vase by Kaj Franck. This Finnish art object is model KF298 and was created at Nuutajarvi Notsjo in the 1950s.
Detailed close up of an expertly hand finished geometric glass vase. This level of craftsmanship has secured Nuutajarvi Notsjo as one of the most highly prized and collected glass manufacturers in the world. Discover many pieces by Nuutajarvi glassworks on Art & Utility.
Low down image of a octagonal shaped glass vase laying down. This design is by Kaj Franck, one of the leading names in 20th century Scandinavian design. London based design gallery Art & Utility offer many pieces of Nordic design for sale with worldwide shipping.
Close up of the edge of a geometric shaped glass vase by Kaj Franck. This model kf298 design and many others can be found at Art & Utility show offer worldwide shipping.
Head on detailed shot of a hand written makers mark etched onto the base of a Kaj Franck model KF298 vase. The Nuutajarvi Notsjo factories name is written in joined up handwriting.
Head on shot of a Kaj Franck geometric vase expertly mould-blown using clear glass over a gather of grey coloured glass. This advanced technique of creating two layers of contrasting glass without the colours mixing together is called Sommerso (Italian for submerged).
Head on low down mood shot showing 3 Kaj Franck vases all with clean and sharp geometric designs stood together. Left to right the colours are grey, purple and yellow.
Top down artistic mood shot showing three Nuutajarvi Notsjo glass vases with geometric forms stood grouped together. Each is a different colour, namely grey, purple, and yellow. However, all 3 were designed by Kaj Franck one of the leading figures in 20th century Scandinavian design history.
Nuutajärvi Notsjö

Kaj Franck 298 'Mutteri' Vase

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An octagonal model 298 vase designed by Kaj Franck in 1964 for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland.

This geometric vase has been expertly mould-blown using clear glass over a gather of grey coloured glass. This advanced technique of creating two layers of contrasting glass without the colours mixing together is called Sommerso (Italian for submerged).

The octagonal shape of the vase embodies Franck's Modernist principles which rely on the beauty of simple geometric forms. The faceted design is also highly considerate to the material, glass, by exploiting its refractive and reflective properties. Light is bounced around the base of the vase, creating a stunning visual effect of shadows and spectrums. The play of light is amplified not only by the impressive clarity of the glass itself, but also a square 'pontil' pressed into the foot.

Model number: KF 298

Model name: ‘Mutteri’ (nut)

Designer: Kaj Franck 

Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi Notsjö 

Year of Design: 1964

Dates Produced: 1964-70

Colour: Grey, clear

Height: 19.2 cm, Diameter 7.2 cm

Condition: Perfect

Branding: Hand etched with manufacturers name, ‘Nuutajärvi Notsjö'.