Description: Large brown and white enamel bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel Arabia, Finland.Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern dish in excellent condition..Scandinavian minimalist design.Finnish armor-plated steel bowl.(Armor plated steel is an abrasion resistant steel that is manufactured to perform under military conditions. Armor plates have high hardness.)The bowl is white inside and dark brown outside.In excellent vintage condition. Please study the photographs, as they are part of the Description.Approx. measurementsDiameter: 208 mm (8 1/4 in)Height: 140 mm (5 1/2 in)Weight: 820 g unpacked Kaj Franck is considered by many as "the conscience of Finnish design". Functionality and compatibility were the underlying concepts of his streamlined utility articles, which he often choose to decorate only with colour. He designed articles that were beautiful, functional and affordable to the public.His involvement in the design industry was extensive. He was a glass designer for Riihimaen Lasi in 1934.From 1943 to 1973, he was the head of design of ceramic utility wares for Arabia and also design director from 1968 to 1973. He designed glass for Iittala from 1946 to 1950. From 1950 to 1976 he was the art director for Nuutajarvi glass.He also designed textile, furniture, lighting and plastics. In addition to glass utility wares he also designed art glass which was often decorated with color or colorless glass many with internal bubbles. He received many awards,medals and prizes. His works are include in the following collections:The Victoria and Albert Museum, Musee des Arts Decoratifs, the Museum of the Modern Art, the Corning Glass Museum and many museums in his homeland, Finland. All parcels will be shipped with tracking.Domestic shipping with Sendle or Australia Post.International shipping with Australia Post.When shipping charges will be lower than estimated, I will refund the excess.Although I don't offer returns, please contact me with any issues / complains / comments ASAP after receiving your parcel.
Price: 76 AUD
Location: Paradise, SA
End Time: 2024-12-30T09:23:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 34.49 AUD
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Finel
Type: Bowl
Shape: Round
Item Diameter: See Description
Item Height: See Description
Model: Kaj Franck design
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Material: Enamelled armore plated steel
Country/Region of Manufacture: Finland
Item Weight: See Description
Colour: Brown
