{"product_id":"glass-sooda-bottle-by-kaj-franck-for-iittala","title":"Glass 'sooda' bottle by Kaj Franck for Iittala","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis clear glass 'sooda' bottle, designed by Kaj Franck for Iittala between 1948 and 1954, exemplifies mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Made from freely blown soda bubble glass, it stands appr. 16 cm tall. The piece is signed \"K. FRANCK – IITTALA\" and carries the model number 5050. It shows only minor signs of use, making it a valuable collector’s item that reflects both functional design and artistic heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaj Franck (1911–1989)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a leading Finnish designer celebrated for his commitment to functionalism, simplicity, and democratic design. Working across glass, ceramics, and tableware, Franck believed good design should be accessible to everyone, stripping objects down to their essential forms without unnecessary ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eBest known for his work with \u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eIittala\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eArabia\u003c\/strong\u003e, his enduring creations include the Teema tableware and Kartio glass series—both still in production today. Franck’s timeless designs balance practicality with refined aesthetics, making them as relevant now as when they were first introduced. Collectors value his work for its purity, usability, and enduring influence on Scandinavian design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901985263944,"sku":"Scandi-0156","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/4681\/9912\/files\/Photoroom_20250712_220942.jpg?v=1752349896","url":"https:\/\/designinscandinavia.com\/products\/glass-sooda-bottle-by-kaj-franck-for-iittala","provider":"Design in Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}