{"id":5633219362975,"title":"Rorstrand Koka Blue Large Casserole Dish - Bean or Soup Pot, Hertha Bengtson Design, Scandinavian Mid Century","handle":"rorstrand-koka-blue-large-casserole-dish-bean-or-soup-pot-hertha-bengtson-design-scandinavian-mid-century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous Rorstrand Koka Blue Large Casserole Dish\/Bean\/Soup Pot was designed in the 1950s by Hertha Bengtson. Stamped on the base El-Fast, Swedish for Flameproof. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike all great design, it is timeless - as beautiful, relevant and practical today as the day it was designed over 60 years ago.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnother example of Scandinavian Mid-century design at its best\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI love the description - Casserole Dish, Bean and Soup Pot like you are trying to find every possible reason to enjoy using this wonderful pot.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt would make a great addition to any serious cook's kitchen or a super gift for all lovers of Scandinavian Mid Century Modern.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBelow I have a little info about the designer and the design.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHertha Bengtson (1917-1993) was an inspirational designer working forRörstrand from 1941 to 1964. She revolutionized modern tableware with her 1951 table service Blue Fire (Blå Eld in Swedish), combining her passion for art with her love of ceramics. Her second full table service for Rörstrand was Koka (to cook), which came to market in 1956. Although Koka is more conservative than Blue Fire, it was more successful and was in production until 1988.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat vintage condition. This casserole has been used but well loved and cared for. The rim does not have glaze but this would have been its original condition. Please carefully check the photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Measurements:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight with lid: 20.3 cm \/ 8 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter without counting the handle: 20.3 cm \/ 8 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth with the handle included: 22.6 cm \/ 9 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter opening rim of the lid: 16 cm \/ 6.25 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of the base: 20.3 cm \/ 8 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have any questions or would like more images, please do not hesitate to ask. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that all our listed glass \u0026amp; crockery is vintage, and some pieces do show signs of age. 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Stamped on the base El-Fast, Swedish for Flameproof. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike all great design, it is timeless - as beautiful, relevant and practical today as the day it was designed over 60 years ago.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnother example of Scandinavian Mid-century design at its best\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI love the description - Casserole Dish, Bean and Soup Pot like you are trying to find every possible reason to enjoy using this wonderful pot.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt would make a great addition to any serious cook's kitchen or a super gift for all lovers of Scandinavian Mid Century Modern.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBelow I have a little info about the designer and the design.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHertha Bengtson (1917-1993) was an inspirational designer working forRörstrand from 1941 to 1964. She revolutionized modern tableware with her 1951 table service Blue Fire (Blå Eld in Swedish), combining her passion for art with her love of ceramics. Her second full table service for Rörstrand was Koka (to cook), which came to market in 1956. Although Koka is more conservative than Blue Fire, it was more successful and was in production until 1988.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat vintage condition. This casserole has been used but well loved and cared for. The rim does not have glaze but this would have been its original condition. Please carefully check the photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Measurements:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight with lid: 20.3 cm \/ 8 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter without counting the handle: 20.3 cm \/ 8 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth with the handle included: 22.6 cm \/ 9 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter opening rim of the lid: 16 cm \/ 6.25 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of the base: 20.3 cm \/ 8 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have any questions or would like more images, please do not hesitate to ask. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that all our listed glass \u0026amp; crockery is vintage, and some pieces do show signs of age. I will point out any obvious defects on pieces but generally, all crockery is in fantastic order for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e"}