Nuutajarvi Notsjo Glass Identification Guide + Gallery
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Nuutajarvi Notsjo was established in 1793, in Urjala, Finland, by Jacob Wilhelm de Pont and Harald Furnhjelm, originally making window glass + bottles. the company changed hands several times until it was bought by the Wartsila Group in 1950. Kaj Franck was made art director, a position he held until 1976. Other designers at Nuutajarvi include Oiva Toikka, Heikki Orvola, Saara Hopea, and Runnar Engblom. Nuutajarvi merged with Iittala in 1988, and Nuutajarvi glass is currently marketed under the Iittala name.
Sources: 20th Century Factory Glass by Lesley Jackson.
A black and clear Finnish cased glass "Kastanja" (chestnut) bowl / ashtray. Made by Nuutajarvi Notsjo, designed by Kaj Franck, signed and labelled.
A white and clear Finnish cased glass "Kastanja" (chestnut) bowl / ashtray. Made by Nuutajarvi Notsjo, designed by Kaj Franck, signed and labelled.
A white and clear Finnish cased glass "Sonetti" vase. Made by Nuutajarvi Notsjo, designed by Kerttu Nurminen, labelled.
A smoky grey Finnish glass shot glass or miniature vase. Made by Nuutajarvi Notsjo, labelled.
A turquoise Finnish glass "Häränsilmä" (Bullseye) ashtray bowl. Made by Nuutajarvi Notsjo, designed by Kaj Franck in 1956, pattern number 6066.
A smoky grey Finnish glass "Häränsilmä" (Bullseye) ashtray bowl. Made by Nuutajarvi Notsjo, designed by Kaj Franck in 1956, pattern number 6066.
A red & clear Finnish glass "Little Tern" bird sculpture. Made by Nuutajarvi Notsjo, designed by Oiva Toikka, signed.
Reference Books
Scandinavian Glass 1930-2000: Fire & Sea
Scandinavian Glass 1930-2000: Smoke & Ice
Scandinavian Glass: Creative Energies
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