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Birger Kaipiainen Clocks

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

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

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Birger Kaipiainen clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Birger Kaipiainen clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original clocks by Birger Kaipiainen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in finland during the late 20th century. Prices for Birger Kaipiainen clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,514 and can go as high as $3,514, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,514.

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