A minimal Finnish glass carafe from the Mondo series, designed by Kerttu Nurminen for Iittala. The design pares the form to essentials: a perfectly rounded body rising to a straight, unadorned neck. Originally supplied with a coloured glass cap, this example retains the classic red “i” label and presents beautifully as a carafe or sculptural vase.
• Designer: Kerttu Nurminen
• Maker: Iittala, Finland
• Model/Series: Mondo carafe
• Period: c. 1980s–1990s
• Material: Mouth-blown clear glass
• Mark: Iittala red “i” label (visible)
• Notes: Original cap/stopper missing (priced accordingly)
Dimensions (approx.): H 22–22.5 cm × Ø 12–13 cm
Condition: Light surface marks/residue consistent with age; no cracks or chips observed. Displays cleanly; ideal as a single-stem vase or as part of an Iittala glass grouping.
A refined Nurminen design that captures the quiet precision of late-20th-century Finnish glass.
