Kaj Franck Origami Tray for Arabia
By Arabia of Finland, Kaj Franck
Located in New York, NY
Geometric ceramic tray designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia. No damage, clean and original.
Ceramic
$2,800Sale Price / set|26% Off
Great Wall Sculpture Group of Origami Ceramic Trays by Kaj Franck for Arabia
By Kaj Franck
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of Nine "Origami" Ceramic Trays, designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia, Finland, circa 1960's.
Ceramic
Origami Form Oval Porcelain Tray by Kaj Franck for Arabia KF2
By Kaj Franck, Arabia
Located in San Diego, CA
Geometric divided ceramic tray with glossy porcelain finish by Kaj Franck for Arabia. Early production, Finland, 1960.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Arabia Finland "Origami" Divided Serving Plate by Kaj Franck
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century modern divided ceramic serving dish. From the "Origami" line designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia, Finland.
Ceramic
Space Age Modern iittala Lokerovati White Serving Plate Kaj Frank Arabia Finland
By Kaj Franck, Arabia of Finland, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Fin Design Mid Century Modern platter created in 1957 by Kaj Franck (1911-1989) the Origami design for Arabia (now owned by iitala) platter is timeless with its slick and geometric S...
Ceramic, Pottery
Origami Dish / Tray by Kaj Franck for Arabia of Finland
By Kaj Franck
Located in New York, NY
Delightful and architecturally formed serving tray or objet by Kaj Franck for Arabia. Please contact for location.
Kaj Franck for Arabia Origami Bowl
By Arabia of Finland, Kaj Franck
Located in New York, NY
Modern design classic, "Origami" bowl, designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia.
Origami Form Ceramic Tray by Kaj Franck for Arabia
By Arabia, Kaj Franck
Located in San Diego, CA
Geometric divided ceramic tray with glossy by Kaj Franck for Arabia. Early production, Finland, 1960.
Ceramic
Sold
H 1.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
Great Wall Sculpture - Group of Origami Ceramic Trays by Kaj Franck for Arabia
By Kaj Franck, Arabia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of Nine "Origami" Ceramic Trays, designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia, Finland, circa 1960's.
Ceramic
Origami Dish Designed by Kaj Franck For Arabia
By Kaj Franck
Located in New York, NY
Origami dish Designed by Finnish designer Kaj Franck and was manufactured by Arabia.
Ceramic
Origami Form Ceramic Tray by Kaj Franck for Arabia
By Kaj Franck, Arabia
Located in New York, NY
A geometric divided ceramic tabletop tray with glossy white glaze by Kaj Franck for Arabia. Finnish, circa 1960.
Ceramic
Oval Origami Form Ceramic Tray by Kaj Franck for Arabia
By Kaj Franck, Arabia
Located in New York, NY
A geometric divided ceramic table-top tray in an oval origami form finished in glossy white glaze, by Kaj Franck for Arabia.
Ceramic
$2,512 / set
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Unique Design Ceramic Tiles / Czechoslovakia, 1960s, Never Used, 23 Pieces
By Rako Ceramic
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Perfect original condition, never used - Suitable for room divider or other decoration - Marked by manufactures - Price for all. jr
Ceramic
$592
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
original "diamond" ceramic tiles by Gio Ponti for Joo Milano 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
Wall panel composed of a very rare group of 6 ceramic tiles designed in 1960 by Gio Ponti for Joo Ceramiche Milano, "diamond" model, fire-red in white aluminum frame. The whole panel...
Aluminum
Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Platter Mid Century
By Robert Picault
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) French ceramist in Vallauris Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with li...
Ceramic
Ingrid Atterberg Bowl for Upsala Ekeby of Sweden
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ingrid Atterberg bowl for Upsala Ekeby of Sweden. Produced between 1953-1958, it is from the Negro Series. matte brown glazed finish inside with incised cut design in concentr...
Kinetic Ceramic Panel by Roger Capron, Vallauris c .1970
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional ceramic panel dating from the 70s. No less than 840 elements are used in the composition of this kinetic achievement named "Adamas". Very good condition, a few loss on ...
Ceramic
$150
H 0.75 in Dm 8.5 in
Vintage French Vallauris Ceramic Plate with Geometric Pattern by Antoine Fazio
By Robert Picault, Vallauris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Modernist decorative ceramic dish/plate by Antoine Fazio (Vallauris, France, ca. 1950s). Attractive colors present - teal, white, orange, and brown (similar palette employed b...
Ceramic
$450
H 1.5 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
Kay Frank Serving Bowl, White Porcelain, Arabia, Scandinavian, Finland
By Arabia of Finland
Located in New York, NY
Bowl designed by Kay Frank, designer of Arabia, circa 1957, porcelain. This is a new item, circa 2000. Made in Finland. midcentury design.
Porcelain
Wall Sculpture Decoration 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
wall sculpture decoration from Cinema of Ostend (Belgium) year 70.
Plastic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Ceramic Bowl
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique bowl designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Bowl features a unique baby blue color palette with details around interior edge giving an almost ribbed like appearance....
Ceramic
Friberg Studio Large Ceramic Bowl, Modern Swedish Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Friberg Studio large ceramic bowl. Modern Swedish design. Unique, handmade. Perfect condition. 1st. factory quality. E = 1963. Measures: 24 cm. in diameter. 8 cm. high
$1,128
H 3.15 in Dm 9.45 in L 3.15 in
White Surrealistic Ceramic Bowl "Surrea" by Wilhelm Kåge 1940 Mid century Design
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl of model Surrea designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in the 1940s. It is 24 cm in diameter and in mint condition. The Surrea objects have offset forms, white Carrara...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Modern 3D Tile Drops by MAKHNO
By MAKHNO PRODUCT
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
3D tiles DROZH features a raised geometric pattern that creates a stunning three-dimensional effect. The pattern consists of interlocking triangles that create an optical illusion as...
Ceramic
Set of 5 White Painted Wooden Geometric Molds
Located in New York, NY
Mid to Early 1900's set of 5 wooden geometric molds. Great modular accessories. 12"h x 6"w. Sphere is 7"diameter.
Wood
Swedish Vintage Modernist Angular Bowl on Foot, circa 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unusual Swedish Modern stoneware bowl with sharp geometric angles on body and foot. Hand-painted abstract anthracite decor on cool gray glaze with a blue tint. Handmade in Southern S...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rörstrand, Glunt, Soup Plate, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The two soup plates on offer here are manufactured by the Swedish firm Rörstrand, the designer of the form / pattern was Christina Campbell. Christina Campbell ...
Earthenware, Ceramic
$1,650 / item
H 1.75 in W 22.25 in D 18.25 in
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Cloud Design Tray by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cloud design tray Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, c...
Metal
Rare Vintge Barrel-Form Sterling Silver-Mounted Yellow Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Vintage, Edwardian-Style, sterling silver-mounted, yellow threaded crystal, barrel-form match striker, London, year-hallmarked for 1987, Monarch Silversmiths - makers. The thre...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$450 / set
H 1 in W 8 in D 5 in
Trio of Small Bronze Crocodiles from Baule, Ivory Coast, Natural Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This spirited trio of cast-bronze crocodiles from the Baule people of Côte d’Ivoire celebrates the animal’s strength, adaptability, and commanding presence. Varied in scale and enric...
Bronze
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.25 in W 24 in D 28 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Skaala' Leather Lounge Chairs for Avarte, Finland, 1970s
By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible collectible 'Skaala' lounge armchair by Yrjo¨ Kukkapuro for Avarte, made in Finland, circa 1970. Featuring original burgundy red leather seat and back cushion, birch and t...
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$1,800
H 27.25 in W 24.88 in D 21 in
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Bamboo Hand Painted Lacquer Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Chinoiserie Table A striking 19th century Aesthetic Movement bamboo Chinoiserie table, featuring hand-painted birds in flight and perched amon...
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
MCM Bright Red Modular Desk Organizer by Karl Deyhle of Germany
By Gebrüder Deyhle
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural mid-century modern modular desk organizer by Karl Deyhle, produced in Germany circa the 1960s. Executed in vibrant red molded plastic, the set comprises multiple cylindric...
Metal
$1,493 / item
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo' by Pani Jurek, 60-90 Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H90 x60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Brown _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish design stu...
Ceramic, Mirror
$1,570
H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian Velvet Upholstered Clam Shell Chair 19th Century
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful Victorian upholstered clam shell chair. A lovely clam shell chair easy with Mahogany legs and castors to the rear legs. The chair has been expertly reupholstered at some ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,200
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 2 in
Lapis 286 - white 3D abstract floral geometric ceramic composition
By Marie Laforey
Located in New York, NY
Marie Laforey is a self-taught artist based in New York, US who maintains a sustainable art practice using primarily organic material. Laforey enjoys the tactility of working with or...
Clay
On Hold|$1,800
H 11.7 in W 41.86 in D 29.14 in
Japanese Vintage Low Table in Cedar and Ash, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi, Mingei
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
Japanese Vintage Low Table, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi, Mingei This Japanese vintage low table was crafted in the Showa Period (1926-1989). Made from a combination of sugi (Japanese c...
Ash, Cedar, Lacquer
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp, Parchment Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new parchment shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Mu...
Iron
$2,049 / item
H 15 in W 8.3 in D 6.3 in
Organic Modern Shell Wall Mounted Sculpture in Smooth White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade shell wall-mounted sculpture in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midcentury Eu...
Plaster
Sold|$2,484
H 31.11 in W 92.92 in D 78.75 in
Lit double vintage style scandinave en teck des années 60 avec chevets lumineux
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Lit double vintage style scandinave des années 60, en teck, avec tête de lit, cadre, pied de lit, et chevets lumineux intégrés à tiroirs, avec interrupteurs et système électrique ent...
Teak
1940s Swedish Floor Lamp With Three Red Satin Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1940s brass floor lamp with a solid bronze base. The lamp features three adjustable arms, each fitted with its original red satin shade. All three light points can be switched indivi...
Brass
$10,259 / set
H 28.75 in Dm 25.99 in
L. Massoni Dilly Dally White Leather Vanity Table by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning white “Dilly Dally” dressing table designed by Luigi Massoni and produced by Poltrona Frau in Italy during the 1960s. Fully original and in amazing condition, with all orig...
Metal
Pair of Art Noveau Style Cast Iron Garden & Patio Benches
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron benches in the Art Noveau Style, high quality iron castings perfectly fitted to each other and freshly hand painted with Rustoleum hunter green gloss. Ver...
Iron
Charming Herbier Coffee Table by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in NICE, FR
Roger Capron's (1922-2006) herbarium coffee table is a mid-20th-century design piece, characterized by a ceramic tile top adorned with plant-inspired or abstract motifs. Hand made in...
Ceramic, Wood
Kaj Gabriel Franck was a leading figure in 20th-century Finnish design, specializing in ceramics and glass. As the creative director of Arabia Ceramics, now part of Iittala, he, along with fellow Finns Timo Sarpaneva and Tapio Wirkkala, helped popularize the bright, warm and curvy aesthetic of Scandinavian modernism. Design Forum Finland’s Kaj Franck Design Prize, established in 1992 and awarded each year around his birthday, is among the country’s most prestigious honors for designers.
Franck was born in 1911 in the city of Vyborg, which now belongs to Russia, but was then part of the Grand Duchy of Finland. He studied furniture design at the Central School of Industrial Design in Helsinki, and after graduating in 1932, worked as a catalogue illustrator for the Riihimäki glassworks, exploring interior and textile design on the side.
Having served in the Finnish armed forces during World War II, Franck joined Arabia in 1945 as their head of design. He remained with the company for many years, steering its line of tableware in a dynamic new direction. Franck professed an aversion to superfluous ornament. His ceramic designs were nevertheless complex and eye-catching, animated with playful, geometric forms. One of his most famous creations for Arabia was the Origami dish from the early 1960s, a glossy all-white serving piece resembling a subtly folded piece of paper with four shallow sections for holding food.
Although his Arabia ceramics became household staples for consumers in Scandinavia and beyond, Franck is better known among collectors for his glass designs, particularly those he created for Iittala starting in the late 1940s. In a 1947 Iittala-sponsored glass competition, Franck shared the top prize with Tapio Wirkkala. In 1950, he designed the company’s iconic Kartio series of pressed-glass pitchers and glasses, which came in different colors that consumers could “mix and match” rather than having to buy a homogeneous set. In 1977, Franck redesigned the series, renamed Teemaa.
Franck’s designs for Iittala embodied the Finnish concept of pelkistetty, which literally means “reduced” and in the design world refers to the pared-down, minimal qualities of modernism. This principle, evidenced in objects like his elegant, unfussy sets of jewel-toned drinking glasses from the 1960s, informed Franck’s view of the manufacturing process as well. Critical of mass production and consumerism, he was one of the country’s first professionals in his field to advocate recycling. He became known as the “conscience of Finnish design,” a role he embraced as a professor and later artistic director at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki.
In honor of Franck’s 100th birthday, in 2011, Iittala reissued Kartio glasses, Teema tableware and Purnukka jars, among other of his designs that retain their contemporary feel decades after their creation.
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