Morning in Athens is a sculpture made of glass pendants. For this sculpture, Kaj Franck was inspired by the beauty of Greece. When moved by the wind, the fragile orbs issue a soft, metallic sound reminiscent of the church bells of Athens on a Sunday morning. Morning in Athens was in production during the years 1954-1975 and 1992-1994 at the Nuutajärvi factory, the oldest glass factory in Finland, and has now being reintroduced. Made from hand-blown glass, Morning in Athens is available in three slightly different models and this set includes all three.
Morning in Athens, set of 3
Iittala
Description
Morning in Athens is a sculpture made of glass pendants. For this sculpture, Kaj Franck was inspired by the beauty of Greece. When moved by the wind, the fragile orbs issue a soft, metallic sound reminiscent of the church bells of Athens on a Sunday morning. Morning in Athens was in production during the years 1954-1975 and 1992-1994 at the Nuutajärvi factory, the oldest glass factory in Finland, and has now being reintroduced. Made from hand-blown glass, Morning in Athens is available in three slightly different models and this set includes all three.
Product details (4)
- Colour
- Clear
- Size
- Length 630 mm
- Material
- Hand-blown glass
- Notes
- Hanging thread includes the package.
- Product ID
Designer
Finnish ceramic and glass designer Kaj Franck (1911-1989) realized a powerful truth in his distinguished career: simple is beautiful. Despite the world moving at an ever-fastening pace, from one decade to another, that simple truth remains. Franck’s inspiration and principles began a tradition in Finnish design, which is still alive and strong today. His best-known works are Iittala Teema and Kartio series, and his heritage is a part of every Finnish home.
Read moreReviews (3)
4.67
Based on 3 reviews
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Greg G
United States
A beautiful and minimilist touch to my living room
340 days ago
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Anonymous
Sakai, Japan
The product is beautiful! When the product was shipped, we found out that one of the sets was broken, which made us sad. But we really appreciate that Finnish design shop quickly replied our message and solved the problem.
112 days ago
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Sari V
191 days ago
Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 8/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees
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Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 7/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
Climate impact 5/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
Sustainable materials 4/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
Circular design 3/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality