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In 1958, the Kaj Franck designed Kartio glassware line for Iittala went into production. Franck loved geometric forms, which he used as a jumping off point for his designs. Kartio is Finnish for cone and was obviously the inspiration for this line. Instead of ornate decoration, Franck believed in using color to provide visual interest.

You can find Kartio glassware here in New York at Scandinavian Grace and online at Amazon and Ebay.