Kaj Franck 1615 antique pitcher in smoke grey, crafted in 1963 by Nuutajärvi Notsjö. Available for sale in the UK, this Finnish design is a true collectible.
Discover the rare Kaj Franck 1615 antique pitcher in smoke grey, crafted in 1963 by Nuutajärvi Notsjö. Available for sale in the UK, this Finnish design is a true collectible.
Explore the timeless beauty of Kaj Franck’s vintage 1615 pitcher, mould-blown in Finland. A perfect addition to any mid-century modern collection.
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A 1963 Kaj Franck collectible pitcher, mould-blown by Nuutajärvi Notsjö. This iconic piece of Finnish glassware combines vintage beauty with timeless functionality.
Antique Kaj Franck 1615 pitcher in smoke grey, expertly mould-blown in 1963. Available for sale in the UK, this rare Finnish glassware is a must-have collectible.
Smoke grey Kaj Franck 1615 carafe, a vintage midcentury Finnish design. Perfect for collectors seeking both style and practicality in glassware.
Own a collectible piece of Finnish design history with the smoke grey Kaj Franck 1615 carafe, created by Nuutajärvi Notsjö in 1963.
This mid-century modern Kaj Franck 1615 pitcher, designed in Finland, showcases elegant vintage craftsmanship and iconic Scandinavian style.
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Kaj Franck Smoke Grey 1615 Pitcher

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A rare model 1615 pitcher designed by Kaj Franck and turned mould blown in sophisticated smoke grey glass by the expert glassmakers at Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, in 1963.

The expression of this carafe is most akin to Franck's designs from the mid-1950s such as the "Kremlin Kellot", "Kukkopullo", and his water kettles for Arabia. These vessels, like the striking form of this 1615 pitcher, blends shapes from nature with geometry.

In doing this Franck's designs achieve beauty but also practicality. Thanks to the bell-bottomed shape of the lower half of this pitcher a low centre of gravity is obtained, meaning it cannot be overturned easily. Additionally, the bulbous body is also perfect for aerating wine. A cylindrical shape is deployed in the neck of the carafe so a solid grip my be secured. And, as ever, the hand-tooled pouring lip of the pitcher pours flawlessly.

Surprisingly, the model 1615 pitcher was produced for 1963 only. However, with designs precisely like this Franck was pivotal in the development of Finland's modern aesthetic during the mid-20th century. Indeed it is his elegant utilitarian wares that he is best remembered. Not least because they remain a key influence on product design today, whilst themselves remaining thoroughly modern, even after 60 years.

Model number: 1615

Model Name: Pitcher 1615

Designer: Kaj Franck 

Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi Notsjö 

Year of Design: 1963

Dates Produced: 1963 Only

Colour: Grey

Height: 21 cm, Diameter 12.5 cm

Condition: Perfect