Kaj Franck KF 106 Tall Clear 'Usva' Vase

A tall clear glass 'Usva' vase designed by Kaj Franck in 1951 for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland.

Translating as mist or haze in English, Franck's 'Usva' vases are compelling in name and physicality. 'Usva' examples with a white interior are more obviously reminiscent of a misty atmosphere. Although crystal clear examples like this also evoke a calm, dreamlike environment.

Composed of two lobes, the vase's fluid organic form creates a myriad of light effects. Shifting shadows, highlights, and subtle spectrums of colour are revealed within the thick high quality glass.

Elegant and understated, the 'Usva' design fully exploits the inherent qualities of glass to express an embrace of Modernity and nature.