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Set of Ceramics by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia Finland, 1960/1970s
By Arabia, Liisa Hallamaa
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of ceramics by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia from the 1960/1970s. The set includes three vases, two
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia, 1940s/1950s
By Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian modern ceramic bulls eye bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia in the 1940s/1950s. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Annikki Hovisaari Plate, Arabia, 1950s
By Annikki Hovisaari, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ceramic plate designed by Annikki Hovisaari, manufactured by Arabia, 1950s. Marked. Good vintage
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic

Birger Kaipiainen, Decorative Ceramic Plate, Arabia
By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics at the Arabia factory in
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Beads

Retro Birger Kaipiainen, Decorative Ceramic Plate, Arabia
Birger Kaipiainen, Decorative Ceramic Plate, Arabia
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H 2.76 in Dm 18.12 in
Dish Designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia
By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dish designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1970s. Stoneware. Unique. Signed
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Birger Kaipiainen, Large Decorative Ceramic Plate, Arabia
By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics. He was well known for his rich
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Retro Birger Kaipiainen, Large Decorative Ceramic Plate, Arabia
Birger Kaipiainen, Large Decorative Ceramic Plate, Arabia
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H 5.12 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Birger Kaipiainen Large Decorative Ceramic Dish, Arabia
By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen saw the world through a surreal and symbolic filter that made it more joyful, flowerful, and certainly more colourful. However, during times of grief, as when he lo...
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1970s Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic, Beads

Retro Birger Kaipiainen Large Decorative Ceramic Dish, Arabia
Birger Kaipiainen Large Decorative Ceramic Dish, Arabia
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H 2.76 in W 16.15 in D 22.05 in
Ceramic Plate by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, 1950s
By Annikki Hovisaari, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ceramic plate by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, 1950s. Good vintage condition, minor patina
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Gunvor Olin-Gronquist Triangular Vase by Arabia
By Arabia, Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist
Located in Highland, IN
This striking triangular modernist studio vase by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia has a rich black
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Miniature Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Annikki Hovisaari (1918–2004) for Arabia. Miniature vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist - Arabia - Salt Shakers and Vase
By Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, Arabia
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
for Arabia Finland. All three items are part of the Köökki - series which consists of more items like
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Late 20th Century Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Vintage Arabia Tea Pot by Ulla Procope
By Arabia of Finland, Ulla Procope
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful tea pot by Ulla Procope for Arabia of Finland. Thyme decor.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Francesca Lindh Wall Relief, Arabia 1970s
By Francesca Mascitti Lindh, Arabia of Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
Italy, Lindh had a glaring and individual approach to ceramics. Her work has been on display countless
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Francesca Lindh Wall Relief, Arabia 1970s
Francesca Lindh Wall Relief, Arabia 1970s
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H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 1.19 in
Arabia - Espresso Cups - Valencia
By Ulla Procope, Arabia
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Procope was responsable for a whole series of famous designs at Arabia. Ulla, who died young at an age of
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Late 20th Century Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Raija Tuumi Large Ceramic Platter for Arabia Finland
By Arabia of Finland, Raija Tuumi
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
artist, Raija Tuumi for Arabia Finland. This piece has a rustic mottled dark brown glaze and an incised
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ulla Procopé - Rosmarin - Arabia
By Ulla Procope, Arabia
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
to the Arabia factory where she designed famous works such as the "ruska" tableware. Product
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Late 20th Century Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Birger Kaipiainen Unique Decorative Dish, Arabia
By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics. He was especially known for
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic, Beads

Birger Kaipiainen Unique Decorative Dish, Arabia
Birger Kaipiainen Unique Decorative Dish, Arabia
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H 12.21 in W 14.18 in D 2.76 in
Arabia, Finland 1960s dinner service "Crownband"
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Delft, NL
Arabia, Finland 1960s dinner service "Crownband" This dinner set is made in Finland by Arabia
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Birger Kaipiainen Unique Decorative Dish, Arabia
By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics. He was especially known for
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic, Beads

Birger Kaipiainen Unique Decorative Dish, Arabia
Birger Kaipiainen Unique Decorative Dish, Arabia
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H 12.21 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
Ulla Procopé, Arabia, Brown Teapot
By Ulla Procope, Arabia
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The teapot on offer here has been designed by Ulla Procopé for Arabia. Ulla
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1960s Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Esteri Tomula, 4 Spice Pots, Arabia
By Esteri Tomula, Arabia
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: On offer we have these 4 spice pots. Esteri Tomula used the flora of Finland as inspiration for the painting made on her simple but dutiful items. At first glanc...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Esteri Tomula, Spice Pot 'Pepper', Arabia
By Esteri Tomula, Arabia
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: We have on offer this pepper spice pot. At first glance, I was fascinated by the cuteness of these spice pots of this serie, but when I looked closely the desig...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Esteri Tomula, Spice Pot 'Curry', Arabia
By Esteri Tomula, Arabia
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: We have on offer this curry spice pot. At first glance, I was fascinated by the cuteness of these spice pots of this serie, but when I looked closely the design...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Arabia - Kosmos - Plates (6x)
By Arabia, Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist designed the Kosmos series for Arabia in 1962. The form
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1960s Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Earthenware

Arabia - Kosmos - Plates (6x)
Arabia - Kosmos - Plates (6x)
H 0.79 in Dm 7.88 in
Set of Four Trivets by Arabia
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four white trivets made by Arabia. Signature stamp on front.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of Four Trivets by Arabia
Set of Four Trivets by Arabia
H 0.25 in W 6.5 in D 8.75 in
Scandinavian Modern "Tarina" Decanter by Arabia, Finland 1950s
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian modern "Tarina" Decanter by Eira Käär and Leena Vuorinen for Arabia Finland 1950s
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Stoneware

Annikki Hovisaari Signed Arabia Finland Scandinavian Modern Studio Pottery Vase
By Arabia of Finland, Annikki Hovisaari
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Scandanavian glazed stoneware pottery footed vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Stoneware

Toini Muona, Large Decorative Dish, Arabia, 1954
By Arabia, Toini Muona
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a very impressive ceramic dish designed by Finnish ceramic artist Toini Muona (1904-1987). Toini Muona was one of the respected art ceramists and trendsetters in Finnish cera...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Toini Muona, Large Decorative Dish, Arabia, 1954
Toini Muona, Large Decorative Dish, Arabia, 1954
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H 2.37 in Dm 21.26 in
Arabia 72 piece Glass Set by Heikki Orvola
By Heikki Orvola, Arabia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
72 Piece Arabia Drinking Glass Set, 6 sizes, 12 per size! Tall Flutes 2" round and 7" tall Drinking
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Marita Lybeck, 1950s/1960s
By Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian modern ceramic bowl by Marita Lybeck from Finland from the 1950s/1960s. Signed on the bottom. Classic Scandinavian modern style. Good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Kaj Franck Arabia Glazed Bull Ceramic Milk Pitcher Finland
By Kaj Franck, Arabia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Arabia Green Bull Cow Milk Pitcher Kaj Franck Finland 8 D x 5.25 Tall x 5.25 W Maker stamped
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic

Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platter. Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platter. Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platter. Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platter. Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Arabia of Finland Emilia Pattern Serving Dishes
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of charming serving dishes by Arabia of Finland. One is a rectangular platter Emilia Pattern
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist 'Karelia' Milk & Sugar Set for Arabia Finland, 1970s
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist 'Karelia' Milk & Sugar Set for Arabia, Finland, 1970s. This is a
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Stoneware

Set of 14 Green Thistle Dinner Plates, Arabia of Finland
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 14 porcelain dinner plates, hand painted Green Thistle pattern by Arabia of Finland. Green
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Helsinki. Following his studies, he joined Arabia’s art department at twenty-two, and was given complete
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ulla Procopé, Arabia Finland, oven/cooking pot 1957, mid-century super condition
By Ulla Procope, Arabia
Located in London, GB
Ulla Procopé, Finland (designer/maker) 'Liekki' cooking pot & cover Designed 1953, manufactured 1957-78 Stoneware with brown glaze Super condition, appears unused. L 24 cm, Di 17c...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Teapot in Glazed Earthenware for Arabia Finland in Brown Color Midcentury
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Teapot Arabia Finland teapot, designed Circa 1950, manufactured Circa 1950. Fired and glazed
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Earthenware

Kaj Franck, Arabia Finland, enamel bowl & original box, 1960s mid-century, super
By Kaj Franck, Arabia
Located in London, GB
Kaj Franck, Finland (designer) (attr.) Arabia, Helsinki (manufacturer) Bowl, 1960s Enamelled
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Metal, Enamel

Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
image in the center of the plate. Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
image in the center of the plate. Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
image in the center of the plate. Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
image in the center of the plate. Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Fructus Modern Chop Plate by Gunvor Olin Grönquist for Arabia Finland 1960s
By Arabia of Finland, Arabia, Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist
Located in Miami, FL
Here a large and heavy Chop Plate from the Arabia Fructus Series (1960-1975) in the blue pattern
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Gunvor Olin Gronqvist for Arabia, Two Rare Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunvor Olin Gronqvist for Arabia. Two rare knife rests in glazed ceramics, 1960s-1970s. Measures
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Vintage Enamel Saucepans by Seppo Mallat for Finel Arabia Finland, 1960s
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Bristol, GB
Finnish designer Seppo Mallat in the 1950s and produced under the Finel and Arabia Finland brands through
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Enamel, Steel

Midcentury Ceramic Platter by Hilkka-Liisa Ahola for Arabia
By Arabia of Finland, Hilkka-Liisa Ahola
Located in San Diego, CA
Arabia. The motif is floral with an array of shades in blue and indigo glaze. Incredible Mid Century
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic

Arabia Finland Rosmarin and Ruska service by Ulla Procopé, 1960s
By Arabia of Finland, Ulla Procope
Located in Delft, NL
Arabia Finland Rosmarin and Ruska service by Ulla Procopé, 1960s A Finnish service set designed by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Stoneware

1960s Kaj Franck for Arabia Finland White & Reb Lobsters Enamel Bowl
By Kaj Franck, Arabia of Finland
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning bowl by Arabia, circa 1960s. One of Arabia's iconic lines
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Enamel

Set of Six Kaj Franck Arabia Kilta Black Ring Egg Cups, Finland, 1950s
By Kaj Franck, Arabia of Finland
Located in Vienna, AT
Arabia Finland. Made of stoneware, with a glossy black glaze. In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Arabia
By Arabia of Finland, Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Scandinavian Modern rice grain porcelain bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia in Finland
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Porcelain

Vase Designed by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia, Finland, 1950s
By Liisa Hallamaa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia, Finland, 1950's. Stoneware. Measurements: H: 58,5 cm
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Tundra Glass Arabia Iittala Finland 1970 19 pcs
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala, Arabia of Finland
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Finn Design by Oiva Toikka from 1970, Tundra glassware for Arabia, Finland. The design is
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Glass

Kaj Franck `Kremlin Bells` Decanter for Nuutajärvi, Notsjö 1965
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Helsinki, FI
Kaj Franck was the artistic director of the Arabia ceramics company. He was one of the leading
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Blown Glass

Rut Bryk 1916-1999 Rectangular Relief circa 1960s'
By Rut Bryk, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
modern wall relief compositions. This piece is an enameled rectangle ceramic relief by her for Arabia
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1960s Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Wood, Ceramic

Rut Bryk 1916-1999 Rectangular Relief circa 1960s'
Rut Bryk 1916-1999 Rectangular Relief circa 1960s'
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H 16.54 in W 14.57 in D 1.58 in
Lea von Mickwitz for Arabia, Finland. Ceramic bowl with turquoise glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lea von Mickwitz (1884 -1978) for Arabia, Finland. Unique ceramic bowl with turquoise glaze. Mid
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic

Toini Muona, Stoneware Large Leaf Relief Tile, Arabia, Finland 1950's
By Toini Muona
Located in Tokyo, 13
Toini Muona, Stoneware Large leaf relief tile, Arabia, Finland 1950's Toini Muona (1904-1987
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Arabia Retro Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Arabia Retro Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of arabia retro ceramics available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and stoneware, all arabia retro ceramics available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of arabia retro ceramics available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Arabia retro ceramics made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Arabia retro ceramics have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen and Kaj Franck are consistently popular.

How Much are Arabia Retro Ceramics?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $433, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $33,189 highest priced.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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