Iittala Finland Kartio Clear Glass Taper Candle Holder

IITTALA FINLAND KARTIO CLEAR GLASS TAPER CANDLE HOLDER - KAJ FRANCK - NEW Offering for consideration a beautiful, modern, classic and stylish clear glass Kartio candle holder by Iittala, designed by Kaj Franck. Timeless, sleek, practical, minimal and compact, Kartio is a perfect candleholder for anyone who appreciates beauty and contemporary design. The play of light in this crystal clear glass combined with its simple linear form is simply stunning. The iittala Kartio objects, designed by Kaj Franck in 1958, is the perfect marriage of color and form. Internationally appreciated for its durable, simple and practical shape and function, the ittala Kartio line was one of Franck's internationally best known works. Real beauty, Frank maintained, could only be found in the practicality of use. Born in Finland in the early 1900’s, designer Kaj Franck preferred deconstructed design and valued usability as it directly related to beauty. In removing excessive elements, his simplistic designs are comfortable and easily palatable for home use. Franck’s hauntingly beautiful Kartio Glassware Collection and his sensible Teema Dinnerware Collection are capitol examples of his perfect practicality. Winner of a number of Finnish and international awards, his work continues to be displayed in museums and serves as a proud reminder of the beauty and timeless quality that Finland produces. Material: Clear glass. Measurements Height: 2” (5 cm); Diameter: About 3.25” (8.5 cm). Opening: About 2.1 - 2.2 cm. This candle holder is made to accommodate thicker taper candles. Weight: About 7.25 oz. (205 grams). Together with the packaging materials and the shipping box, I anticipate that the total weight of the package will be under 1 lb (under 0.5 kilogram). Condition: This candle holder is in new, mint pre-owned condition and has never been used. It has original Iittala sticker. Markings: The base of the holder is embossed with the word: IITTALA Made in Finland Any questions or need additional pictures? - Please contact me via ebay messaging. Please check out my other items in separate listings, most of which are Scandinavian. Payment: Paypal only. Shipping: Within USA - USPS First Class Mail (4-5 business days) or USPS Priority Mail (3-4 business days), as selected by the buyer. The listing is defaulted to USPS First Class Mail. International Shipping - USPS First Class Mail International (comes with limited tracking and no insurance). If full tracking and insurance are desired, please contact me and request Registered Mail for additional $15 or Priority Mail option (which comes with full tracking and insurance, but costs more.) - Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Handling Time and Packaging: I will make sure to package these items as carefully as possible to ensure they arrive to you safely. I will aim to ship them within 1-3 days after the cleared payment is received. About me: I am driven by quality, design and aesthetics. I offer only high quality, beautiful items. I strive to provide excellent ebay experience to buyers. I do my best to ensure timely communication, fast shipment, excellent packaging and everything else to make buyers satisfied with their purchases from me. Feedback: I will leave a feedback after the buyer lets me know that the item has arrived safely and he/she is pleased with their purchase by leaving a positive feedback for me. Your feedback is highly appreciated! Thank you!