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Birger Kaipiainen Furniture

Finnish, 1915-1988

Birger Kaipiainen was a Finnish ceramist and designer. He is one of the most successful and well-known ceramic artists in Finland.

Kaipiainen graduated from the School of Arts & Crafts (later known as the Aalto School of Arts of Helsinki). After graduation he went to work for Finnish ceramics company Arabia in 1937, and later in 1954 for their Swedish sister company Rörstrand.

Kaipiainen worked as a designer for Arabia for over fifty years. As a child he suffered from polio and was consequently unable to use a pottery wheel. It was said that his illness heightened his artistic sensitivity.

Kaipiainen was nicknamed “the king of decorators” for his nostalgic, romantic and highly decorative ceramic designs at a time when minimalism was the prevailing trend in Finnish ceramics. He is known for repeatedly using the same signature nature-inspired motifs, such as violets and curlews.

The recipient of many awards, honorary titles, and a doctorate, Kaipiainen won a Grand Prix at the Triennale di Milano in 1951 and was awarded the prestigious Pro Finlandia medal in 1963.

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(Biography provided by Connaisseurs Fine Art & Jewelry)

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Set of Two Stoneware Platters by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960/70s

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Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960/70s
Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960/70s

Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960/70s

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Birger Kaipiainen Ceramic Plate with Flower and Beaded Detailing Rörstrand

Birger Kaipiainen Ceramic Plate with Flower and Beaded Detailing Rörstrand

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Large Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand in Limited Edition 294/500
Large Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand in Limited Edition 294/500

Large Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand in Limited Edition 294/500

By Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand

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Exceptional and beautiful large platter designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand in limited edition, number 294/500. Decor with apples, plums and bunches of grapes. Birger Kaipiainen has been called "the master of ceramics" and "the undisputed ruler of decorative art". Highlights of iridescent glaze. The platter is in mint condition. No sign of use. Birger Kaipiainen began his career at the Arabia Art Department in 1937 and quickly found his own way to make art. The soon-to-begin Winter War and several losses in his personal life cast a dark shadow over the beginning of his artistic career, and this manifested as sadness and longing in his early works. They are dominated by ethereal, fairy-tale-like characters depicted in pastel tones, with references to early Italian Renaissance and longing for a more beautiful world. Kaipiainen graduated from the School of Arts & Crafts (later known as the Aalto School of Arts of Helsinki). After graduation he went to work for Finnish ceramics...

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A Sizeable Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, Standing Lady, Rörstrand 1950s
A Sizeable Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, Standing Lady, Rörstrand 1950s

A Sizeable Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, Standing Lady, Rörstrand 1950s

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Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960/70s
Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960/70s

Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960/70s

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Unique Birger Kaipiainen, Blue Ceramic Sculpture "Three Graces", Rörstrand 1950s
Unique Birger Kaipiainen, Blue Ceramic Sculpture "Three Graces", Rörstrand 1950s

Unique Birger Kaipiainen, Blue Ceramic Sculpture "Three Graces", Rörstrand 1950s

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Birger Kaipiainen, Unique Piece, Wall Plate, Arabia, 1940s
Birger Kaipiainen, Unique Piece, Wall Plate, Arabia, 1940s

Birger Kaipiainen, Unique Piece, Wall Plate, Arabia, 1940s

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Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Ceramic Table Clock, Flower and Beeds, Arabia 1970s

Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Ceramic Table Clock, Flower and Beeds, Arabia 1970s

By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

Birger Kaipiainen had a thing for clock´s. Frequently in his decorative dishes he had clock`s that were always pointing to 12:15. Now here is the whole thing. In perfect working orde...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Birger Kaipiainen Furniture

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Large Platter, Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand 103/500
Large Platter, Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand 103/500

Large Platter, Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand 103/500

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Large Platter, design Birger Kaipiainen, manufactured by Rörstrand limited edition 103/500, Mid 20th Century, porcelain, good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and ...

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Ceramic Figure Wall sculpture 'Untitled' by Birger Kaipiainen, Finland, 1950s
Ceramic Figure Wall sculpture 'Untitled' by Birger Kaipiainen, Finland, 1950s

Ceramic Figure Wall sculpture 'Untitled' by Birger Kaipiainen, Finland, 1950s

By Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Wall sculpture 'Untitled' by Birger Kaipiainen, Finland, 1950s Signed.

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Furniture

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Ceramic

Birger Kaipiainen, rare 1930's metal tray for Kotiliesi
Birger Kaipiainen, rare 1930's metal tray for Kotiliesi

Birger Kaipiainen, rare 1930's metal tray for Kotiliesi

By Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Introducing a rare and exquisite piece of art, a metal tray hand-painted with a unique design by renowned artist Birger Kaipiainen. The tray was originally created for Kotiliesi post...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Furniture

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Metal

Birger Kaipiainen Large Decorative Ceramic Dish Golden Lyre & Blues, Arabia 1979
Birger Kaipiainen Large Decorative Ceramic Dish Golden Lyre & Blues, Arabia 1979

Birger Kaipiainen Large Decorative Ceramic Dish Golden Lyre & Blues, Arabia 1979

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 lost his wife Maggi in 1966, he turned to blues, blacks and violets. Another such period was when Kaipiainen lost his dear friend, the Marimekko's founder and designer, Armi Ratia in 1979. Birger and Armi used to spend a lot of time at her legendary Bökars Mansion that had a wonderful veranda adorned with columns and chandeliers. Armi's loss was reflected in a few of Kaipiainen's works from that period. In those works (see last pics of dishes from the book Kaipiainen by Maria Berg) his interpretation of the duality of life and death was obvious. Also the symbolism bridging the two was present (reflection, bridges, boats, flowing waters). We can also see pansy flowers that he frequently used after the loss of his wife. In this unique dish, Kaipiainen used a lot of the above colours and elements, and just as Armi was the soul of their legendary parties, he introduced the golden harp...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Furniture

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Ceramic, Beads

Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Ceramic Dish, Arabia
Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Ceramic Dish, Arabia

Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Ceramic Dish, Arabia

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H 1.38 in W 9.85 in D 9.06 in

Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Ceramic Dish, Arabia

By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

Beautiful ceramic plate decorated with multiple beadings. Back of the plate is signed "Birger Kaipiainen" and the plate is marked by the manufacturer Arabia 1980. This model called ...

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1980s Finnish Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Furniture

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Ceramic, Beads

Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960s

Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960s

By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing, unique stoneware platter by Birger Kaipiainen. Beautiful composition on a white background, of a white flower, two silvery pears and violets. Birger Kaipiainen was Finland’...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Birger Kaipiainen Ceramic Wall Piece for Arabia, Mint Condition
Large Birger Kaipiainen Ceramic Wall Piece for Arabia, Mint Condition

Large Birger Kaipiainen Ceramic Wall Piece for Arabia, Mint Condition

By Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Very large Birger Kaipiainen ceramic wall sculpture. Condition is virtually perfect. Stunning Mid-Century Modern design.

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Furniture

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Ceramic

Big Decorative Ceramic Plate 'Viola 1967" -Arabia Finland- by Birger Kaipiainen
Big Decorative Ceramic Plate 'Viola 1967" -Arabia Finland- by Birger Kaipiainen

Big Decorative Ceramic Plate 'Viola 1967" -Arabia Finland- by Birger Kaipiainen

By Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Turku, Finland

Decorative ceramic plate marked 'Viola 1967, Arabia Finland, Kaipiainen Invenit', numbered 917/3000. Design by Birger Kaipiainen (Finland, 1915-1988). Viola (a flower, violet in Latin) features a beautiful black and blue glazing on a viola-shaped wall plate. “Sea of Violets” was the artwork by Kaipiainen for Expo 67...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Furniture

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Ceramic

Birger Kaipiainen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Birger Kaipiainen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Birger Kaipiainen furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Birger Kaipiainen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in finland during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Rut Bryk, and Saara Hopea-Untracht. Prices for Birger Kaipiainen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $966 and can go as high as $28,110, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,689.