Set of three bowls Häransilmä, grey transparent glass, by K. Franck, Finland, 1950s.
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This set of three decorative Häransilmä bowls, designed by Kaj Franck for the Finnish glassworks Nuutajärvi Notsjö, dates to the 1950s. Each bowl is crafted from thick, high-quality glass in a cool, smoky graphite tone with a subtle gradient effect—richer and deeper at the base, fading into a lighter, transparent shade near the rim. The distinctive geometric, almost triangular form with softly rounded edges and a deep, concave interior reflects the modernist, Scandinavian design ethos of the mid-20th century. The bowls are compact (7.5 x 4 cm), their glossy, mirror-like surfaces seamless and smooth, embodying the sculptural minimalism characteristic of Franck’s work. The condition is excellent, with no signs of wear, chips, or restoration. The set is sold as a complete trio. These are objects that capture the rhythm and tranquility of northern modernism: the bowls tell a story of an era when pure form and material clarity were declarations of modernity. Light reflects from the glass as if echoing a Finnish morning, while the subtle shift from graphite to transparency evokes images of misty lakes and serene, cool landscapes. Each piece speaks with the voice of a designer seeking harmony between the rigor of geometry and the softness of detail—as if the everyday ritual could become a quiet celebration of aesthetics. The bowls may be paired with white porcelain or natural wood, accentuating their Scandinavian heritage. They work equally well as vessels for serving small snacks or as decorative accents on a living room console. For a composition inspired by Nordic simplicity, consider grouping them with other minimalist glass objects—an ideal arrangement for collector’s modernist interiors where every detail finds its purpose.
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Height4 cm
Length7 cm
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Length7 cm
Height4 cm
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