Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Finnish, 1911-1989

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.

Find vintage Kaj Franck glass, vases and other furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

Creator: Kaj Franck

MidCentury Yellow Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Wärtsila Arabia, Finland, 1960s

$704

MidCentury Yellow Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Wärtsila Arabia, Finland, 1960s

By Kaj Franck

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Yellow Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Wärtsila Arabia, Finland, 1960s , in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catal...

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Finel Arabia Tatti Mushroom Bowl Enamelware Kaj Franck Esteri Tomula 3

$250

Finel Arabia Tatti Mushroom Bowl Enamelware Kaj Franck Esteri Tomula 3

By Arabia of Finland, Esteri Tomula, Kaj Franck

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Finel Arabia Tatti mushroom bowl, a collectible enamelware piece designed by Kaj Franck in the 1960s with decorations b...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Arabia Finland Finel Enamel Bowl Blue Clover Siniapila Kaj Franck

$250

Arabia Finland Finel Enamel Bowl Blue Clover Siniapila Kaj Franck

By Arabia of Finland, Kaj Franck, Finel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Arabia Finland Finel enamel bowl featuring the "Blue Clover" (Siniapila) pattern, designed by Kaj Franck in the 196...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Finel Arabia Tatti Mushroom Bowl Enamelware Kaj Franck Esteri Tomula

$250

Finel Arabia Tatti Mushroom Bowl Enamelware Kaj Franck Esteri Tomula

By Arabia, Kaj Franck, Esteri Tomula, Finel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Finel Arabia Tatti mushroom bowl, a collectible enamelware piece designed by Kaj Franck in the 1960s with decorations b...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Blue Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

$594

Mid-Century Modern Blue Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

By Finel, Kaj Franck

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Blue and White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

White Ironstone Water Pitcher by Kaj Franck for Arabia FL3 Danish Modern

$325

White Ironstone Water Pitcher by Kaj Franck for Arabia FL3 Danish Modern

By Kaj Franck, Arabia

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant water jug pitcher excellent condition glossy porcelain finish by Kaj Franck for Arabia. Early production, Finland, 1960.

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Kaj Franck Red & White Enamel Bowl for Arabia, 1960s

$292

Kaj Franck Red & White Enamel Bowl for Arabia, 1960s

By Kaj Franck

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Fruit, salad or centerpiece bowl in enameled steel. Red exterior and white interior. Beautiful strict esthetic lines and a 'light' appearance. Designed by Kaj Franck and manufactured...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Space Age Modern iittala Lokerovati White Serving Plate Kaj Frank Arabia Finland

$150

Space Age Modern iittala Lokerovati White Serving Plate Kaj Frank Arabia Finland

By Iittala, Kaj Franck, Arabia of Finland

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...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Origami Form Oval Porcelain Tray by Kaj Franck for Arabia KF2

$325

Origami Form Oval Porcelain Tray by Kaj Franck for Arabia KF2

By Arabia, Kaj Franck

Located in San Diego, CA

Geometric divided ceramic tray with glossy porcelain finish by Kaj Franck for Arabia. Early production, Finland, 1960.

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel Arabia Finland

$209Sale Price|20% Off

Scandinavian White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel Arabia Finland

By Kaj Franck, Finel

Located in Vienna, AT

This amazing Bowl in enameled steel was designed by master Finnish designer Kaj Franck for Finel / Arabia and made in Finland during the 1960s. It shows m...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Steel

Kaj Franck / BOWL(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

$2,500

Kaj Franck / BOWL(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of Five Finnish Modern Red Enamel Nesting Bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel

$500 / set

Set of Five Finnish Modern Red Enamel Nesting Bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel

By Kaj Franck, Finel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of five vintage red enameled metal nesting bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel (ca. 1950s, Finland). All five show light rim/edge enamel losses, and the smaller two bowls have more significant patches of enamel loss. Remains a wonderful and complete set of Finnish enamel...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Kaj Franck / KF1 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BROWN) / Arabia Finland

$800

Kaj Franck / KF1 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BROWN) / Arabia Finland

By Arabia of Finland, Kaj Franck

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

KF1 was designed in 1957 and manufactured from 1958 to 1962. A geometric-shaped appetiser dish. One of Kai Franck's masterpieces, combining structural beauty with functional elegance...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Kaj Franck Kaisla Art Glass Bowl, Burgundy / Clear, Signed on Underside

$475

Kaj Franck Kaisla Art Glass Bowl, Burgundy / Clear, Signed on Underside

By Kaj Franck

Located in Kansas City, MO

Beautiful small art glass bowl by Kaj Franck. Signature to the underside. Excellent condition.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

$475

Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

By Finel, Kaj Franck

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Finel Arabia Tatti Mushroom Bowl Enamelware Kaj Franck Esteri Tomula 2

$250

Finel Arabia Tatti Mushroom Bowl Enamelware Kaj Franck Esteri Tomula 2

By Esteri Tomula, Arabia of Finland, Kaj Franck

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Finel Arabia Tatti mushroom bowl, a collectible enamelware piece designed by Kaj Franck in the 1960s with decorations b...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brown Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

$713

Mid-Century Modern Brown Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

By Finel, Kaj Franck

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Brown Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland

$951 / set

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland

By Finel, Kaj Franck

Located in Hamburg, DE

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

$594

Mid-Century Modern White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

By Finel, Kaj Franck

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Kaj Franck Arabia Metal Bowls Set, 1950s

$749 / set

Kaj Franck Arabia Metal Bowls Set, 1950s

By Arabia of Finland, Kaj Franck

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Bowls set designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia and made by Finel of Finland, metal painted, circa 1950s Signed under the base. Available 3 large: Diameter 21 cm, height 14 cm Availab...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Kaj Franck / KF2 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BLACK) / Arabia Finland

$550

Kaj Franck / KF2 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BLACK) / Arabia Finland

By Kaj Franck, Arabia of Finland

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

KF2 was designed in 1957 and manufactured from 1958 to 1962. A geometric-shaped appetiser dish. One of Kai Franck's masterpieces, combining structural beauty with functional elegance...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

"Pokaali" Goblet by Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, 1960s

$961

"Pokaali" Goblet by Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, 1960s

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Glass “Pokaali” goblet by Kaj Franck. Vibrant blue glass bowl with a white base.

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Kaj Franck / KF2 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BROWN) / Arabia Finland

$1,200

Kaj Franck / KF2 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BROWN) / Arabia Finland

By Kaj Franck, Arabia of Finland

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

KF2 was designed in 1957 and manufactured from 1958 to 1962. A geometric-shaped appetiser dish. One of Kai Franck's masterpieces, combining structural beauty with functional elegance...

Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of three Orange-Red Enameled Bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

$446 / set

Set of three Orange-Red Enameled Bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

By Finel, Kaj Franck

Located in Steenwijk, NL

A very nice set of three red-orange enameled bowls made by Kaj Franck for Finel, made in Finland in the 1960s. These bowls are in a very good condition with some signs of age and use...

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1660s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Enamel

Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972

$966Sale Price|20% Off

Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in London, GB

For sale is a stunning example of Kaj Franck’s timeless design for Nuutajärvi Notsjö – the celebrated KF539 “Pokaali” goblet, standing at an impressive 16cm in height. This piece, ha...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972

$966Sale Price / item|20% Off

Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in London, GB

For sale is a stunning example of Kaj Franck’s timeless design for Nuutajärvi Notsjö – the celebrated KF539 “Pokaali” goblet, standing at an impressive 16cm in height. This piece, ha...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck Origami Tray for Arabia

$125

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.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Kaj Franck Bowls Produced by Nuutajärvi Notsjö in Finland

$2,973 / set

Kaj Franck Bowls Produced by Nuutajärvi Notsjö in Finland

By Kaj Franck

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 9 glass bowls designed by Kaj Franck. Produced by Nuutajärvi Notsjö in Finland.

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Enamel Bowl, 1960s

$495

H 0.79 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Midcentury Enamel Bowl, 1960s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Midcentury Enamel Bowl 1960s. Beautiful and colorful enameled bowl made in the middle of the 20th century. Great colors and execution. The d...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Brass Bowl, Green Enameled Interior, 1960s Design

$200Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.5 in W 5 in D 6 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass Bowl, Green Enameled Interior, 1960s Design

Located in New York, NY

Striking brass and green enameled petite bowl, 1960s. The brass contrasts beautifully with the green enameled interior, this piece is stunning at different angles. Has a nice weight ...

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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Glass Water Pitcher Designed by Kaj Franck for IIttala Finland

$380

H 8.5 in Dm 4 in

Danish Modern Glass Water Pitcher Designed by Kaj Franck for IIttala Finland

By Iittala, Kaj Franck

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant water pitcher vase designed in 1958 by Kaj Franck for IIttala Finland beautiful color and condition.simple elegant design , Iconic part of the Kartio series.

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel Arabia Finland

$209Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.52 in Dm 8.27 in

Scandinavian White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel Arabia Finland

By Kaj Franck, Finel

Located in Vienna, AT

This amazing Bowl in enameled steel was designed by master Finnish designer Kaj Franck for Finel / Arabia and made in Finland during the 1960s. It shows m...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Steel

1957 Finnish Art Glass Vase by Kaj Franck

$144Sale Price|36% Off

H 6.5 in W 1.63 in D 2.5 in

1957 Finnish Art Glass Vase by Kaj Franck

By Kaj Franck

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1957 Finnish blue grey "Usva" art glass vase by Kaj Franck. Made for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Urjala. Franck was art director from 1950-1976. 6.5" h., 2.5" x 2....

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Kaj Franck Arabia Metal Bowls Set, 1950s

$749 / set

H 5.52 in Dm 8.27 in

Kaj Franck Arabia Metal Bowls Set, 1950s

By Arabia of Finland, Kaj Franck

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Bowls set designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia and made by Finel of Finland, metal painted, circa 1950s Signed under the base. Available 3 large: Diameter 21 cm, height 14 cm Availab...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Sculptural Glass Bowl, Finland, 1960s

$333

H 2.56 in W 6.11 in D 3.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Sculptural Glass Bowl, Finland, 1960s

By Timo Sarpaneva, Tamara Aladin

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Sculptural Glass Bowl, Finland, 1960s Heavy and sculptural handblown glass bowl from Finland, 1960s. The piece is crafted in thick glass with fluid, organic...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Brown Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s

$594

H 5.52 in W 10.83 in D 8.27 in

Mid-Century Modern Brown Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s

By Finel

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Brown Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Space Age Modern iittala Lokerovati White Serving Plate Kaj Frank Arabia Finland

$150

H 1.57 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Space Age Modern iittala Lokerovati White Serving Plate Kaj Frank Arabia Finland

By Iittala, Kaj Franck, Arabia of Finland

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...

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Arabia

$773 / item

H 3.15 in Dm 5.12 in

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Arabia

By Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Arabia of Finland

Located in Stockholm, SE

Two Scandinavian Modern rice grain porcelain bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia in Finland. A delicate "rice grain" porcelain bowl designed by the Finnish artist Friedl Holz...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of three Orange-Red Enameled Bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

$446 / set

H 5.52 in Dm 8.27 in

Set of three Orange-Red Enameled Bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s

By Finel, Kaj Franck

Located in Steenwijk, NL

A very nice set of three red-orange enameled bowls made by Kaj Franck for Finel, made in Finland in the 1960s. These bowls are in a very good condition with some signs of age and use...

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1660s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Enamel

Stoneware Bowl by Francesca Mascitti Lindh. Arabia, Finland, 1960s.

$1,183

H 2.84 in Dm 8.19 in

Stoneware Bowl by Francesca Mascitti Lindh. Arabia, Finland, 1960s.

By Arabia, Francesca Mascitti Lindh, Arabia of Finland

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful and unique hand thrown stoneware bowl, with amazing glaze. Made by Francesca Mascitti Lindh at Arabia, Finland. Excellent condition. Incised signature "FML" and "ARABIA...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Previously Available Items

Kaj Franck / ASHTRAY/BOWL "USVA(HAZE)" KF112 / Nuutajarvi

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H 1.11 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in

Kaj Franck / ASHTRAY/BOWL "USVA(HAZE)" KF112 / Nuutajarvi

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

One of the earliest art pieces at Nuutajarvi, probably designed in 1951 based on the model number. Manufactured from 1952 to 1956. USVA (HAZE) is a technique that Gunnel Nyman and gl...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Green Glass Vase "Sargasso" by Kaj Franck - Nuutajärvi Notsjö Finland - 1960's

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H 4.34 in Dm 3.94 in

Green Glass Vase "Sargasso" by Kaj Franck - Nuutajärvi Notsjö Finland - 1960's

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Turku, Finland

Nuutajärvi Glassworks' bowl with handle is part of the Sargasso glass collection designed by Kaj Franck in 1966. The glass bowl is made of brown bubble glass, also known as blister g...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Blown Glass

Arabia Enamelware Bowl, Tatti Mushroom Pattern by Esteri Tomula, Kaj Franck

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H 5.5 in Dm 8.25 in

Arabia Enamelware Bowl, Tatti Mushroom Pattern by Esteri Tomula, Kaj Franck

By Arabia of Finland, Esteri Tomula, Kaj Franck

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Arabia Enamelware Bowl, Tatti Mushroom Pattern by Esteri Tomula, Kaj Franck.

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Danish Modern Kaj Frank for Arabia, Finel Large Enamel Bowl

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H 5.5 in Dm 8.25 in

Danish Modern Kaj Frank for Arabia, Finel Large Enamel Bowl

By Kaj Franck

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare large enameled bowl designed by Kaj Franck for Finel, circa 1960s Space Age great condition beautiful design.

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Brown Glass Bowl "Sargasso" by Kaj Franck - Nuutajärvi Notsjö Finland - 1960's

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H 6.3 in Dm 5.91 in

Brown Glass Bowl "Sargasso" by Kaj Franck - Nuutajärvi Notsjö Finland - 1960's

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Turku, Finland

Nuutajärvi Glassworks' bowl with handle is part of the Sargasso glass collection designed by Kaj Franck in 1966. The glass bowl is made of brown bubble glass, also known as blister g...

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Blown Glass

Green Glass Vase "Sargasso" by Kaj Franck - Nuutajärvi Notsjö Finland - 1960's

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H 6.5 in Dm 3.55 in

Green Glass Vase "Sargasso" by Kaj Franck - Nuutajärvi Notsjö Finland - 1960's

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Turku, Finland

Nuutajärvi Glassworks' bowl with handle is part of the Sargasso glass collection designed by Kaj Franck in 1966. The glass bowl is made of brown bubble glass, also known as blister g...

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Blown Glass

Origami Form Ceramic Tray by Kaj Franck for Arabia

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H 1.5 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in

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.

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Kaj Franck Finnish Modern Enamel Metal Lobster Bowl Finel Arabia

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H 5.5 in Dm 8.25 in

Kaj Franck Finnish Modern Enamel Metal Lobster Bowl Finel Arabia

By Finel, Kaj Franck

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautiful enamel on metal bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel Finland. This bowl has a bright red lobster pattern on a white background. A colorful and fun addi...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Kaj Franck for Arabia Origami Bowl

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H 1.5 in W 11.5 in D 10 in

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. This is the oval form, it is in perfect, original condition, fully and correctly marked.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Arabia Finel Bowl Set Kaj Franck, Finland, 1960

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H 3.94 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Arabia Finel Bowl Set Kaj Franck, Finland, 1960

By Kaj Franck, Arabia

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice and rare complete bowl set designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia Finel, Finland 1960. This is for a very hard to find complete set of five bowls, the biggest till the smallest ...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Steel

Kaj Franck Art Glass Bowl

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H 2.75 in Dm 9 in

Kaj Franck Art Glass Bowl

By Kaj Franck

Located in New York, NY

Hand blown Art Glass bowl bears cipher of co-joined "KF". Bold orange stripe surrounds clear body. Perfect condition. Possibly Nuutajarvi Not...

Category

1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaj Franck Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Kaj Franck bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Kaj Franck bowls and baskets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kaj Franck bowls and baskets, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bowls and baskets by Kaj Franck were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in finland during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bowls and baskets by Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Iittala, and Alvar Aalto. Prices for Kaj Franck bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $125 and can go as high as $3,265, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $638.