Teema deep plate - vintage brown - Ø21cm - 1061221 - Iittala

Launched in 1952 under the name Kilta, the Teema collection was renamed and perfected by Kaj Franck in 1981 for Iittala. Conceived as an alternative to the complex and expensive dinner services of the time, it is based on three fundamental geometric shapes: the circle, the square and the rectangle. Inspired by the aesthetic ideals of Greek antiquity, these shapes give Teema a restrained elegance and exceptional versatility. Described by Iittala as a “significant simplification”, the collection eliminates all superfluous decoration, emphasizing purity of line and uncompromising functionality.

Teema Vintage Brown, with its warm, earthy hue, enriches this vision with a contemporary, grounded touch. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012, Teema remains an icon of Scandinavian design, recognized for its universality and robustness.

Teema's design is based on a reduction to the essentials, where each piece is multifunctional: a plate can serve as a lid, a bowl can be used for cooking or presenting, and stacking optimizes storage. The unpatterned vintage brown shade acts as a bold “decoration”, highlighting food while adding a touch of rustic character. This versatility allows Teema Vintage Brown to be harmoniously combined with other Iittala collections, such as Kartio, Taika or Kastehelmi, to create dynamic, personalized tables to suit any style.

Designer

Kaj Franck (1911-1989) is known as the “conscience of Finnish design”. Kaj Franck grew up in a world of elaborate catering services and few stone dishes. In the course of his important career, Kaj Franck asserted himself between the two extremes and profoundly changed our understanding of tableware.

He has used mass production to produce versatile, practical tableware at a reasonable price. In addition to social awareness, Kaj Franck's distinctive career was guided by a desire to seek the essential. He studied endless basic forms with a particular emphasis on proportions.

Kaj Franck was a professor at the Helsinki School of Art and Design. His work won him international recognition and numerous awards, including Finland's most prestigious design prize, its namesake. Generations of Iittala consumers have purchased Kaj Franck's successful Teema and Kartio series, making these classic household items the classic Kaj Franck legacy.