Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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)

Creator: Birger Kaipiainen

Birger Kaipiainen Hand-Painted Studio Plate, Arabia, Finland, 1940s

$2,868Sale Price|25% Off

Birger Kaipiainen Hand-Painted Studio Plate, Arabia, Finland, 1940s

By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Early hand-painted ceramic studio plate by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, dating from the 1940s. The plate belongs to the early period of Kaipiainen’s career at Arabia’s Art ...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

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

$2,648

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

By Rörstrand, Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Stockholm, SE

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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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Porcelain, Stoneware

1950s Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand ARO Bowl

$790

H 3 in W 6.12 in D 4.75 in

1950s Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand ARO Bowl

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand circa 1950s. Gorgeous glaze and great movement with the bowl, this could work in a variety of interiors. Other notable ceramic...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Hilkka Säynäjärvi 1960s Finnish Stoneware Wall Plaque, Mid-Century

$1,412

H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 0.4 in

Hilkka Säynäjärvi 1960s Finnish Stoneware Wall Plaque, Mid-Century

By Arabia, Rut Bryk, Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia of Finland, Hilkka-Liisa Ahola

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Vintage midcentury modern Finnish stoneware wall plaque by designer Hilkka Säynäjärvi in the late 1950s-early 1960s. Shiny brown and blue coloured glaze over the graphic organic shap...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Hand Painted Sun Plate

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H 7.75 in W 7.75 in D 1 in

Vintage Hand Painted Sun Plate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vibrant vintage hand-painted ceramic plate features a captivating celestial sun motif, a classic symbol of vitality and warmth. Rendered in a rich, earthy palette of terracotta ...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Decorative Blue Dish with Gold Beads designed by Birger Kaipianen, 1980s

$1,765

H 1.19 in W 9.85 in D 9.06 in

Decorative Blue Dish with Gold Beads designed by Birger Kaipianen, 1980s

By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia of Finland

Located in Værløse, DK

Decorative Blue Dish with gold beads designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia in the 1984. * Oval Hand-Painted Blue Dish with pocket watches, flower and butterfly motives and gold ...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Moorish Plate 1950s

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 1 in Dm 10 in

Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Moorish Plate 1950s

By Iznik Pottery

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage polychrome hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome Ottoman floral design. This is an intricately, hand painted Moorish plate that was made in Turkey. Turkey is famous for its kiln products, such as tiles and pottery, which are glazed and multicolored. It has a beautifully hand painted geometrical Moorish design in burgundy, yellow, turquoise, light and dark blue. An Islamic ceramic...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Art pottery Vide-Poche or plate by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

$235Sale Price|33% Off

H 1.18 in Dm 7.87 in

Art pottery Vide-Poche or plate by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

By Inger Persson, Rörstrand

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A signed rare abstract Scandinavian Mid- century modern art ceramic plate made by Inger Persson in the 1960s for Rörstrand, Sweden. This is a studio production and has an unusual pat...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

1940s Hand Painted Native American Chief Portrait on Wood Panel, Oak Frame

$1,942

H 23.8 in W 19.8 in D 0.7 in

1940s Hand Painted Native American Chief Portrait on Wood Panel, Oak Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Striking mid-20th century hand-painted portrait of a Native American chief. Dating from circa 1940-1950, this atmospheric portrait was painted directly onto an old wooden panel and ...

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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Wood, Oak, Paint, Plywood

Pair of Japanese Hand Painted MCI Porcelain Wall Plates

$148Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 11.2 in W 12.6 in D 1.45 in

Pair of Japanese Hand Painted MCI Porcelain Wall Plates

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a pair of Japanese hand painted MCI Porcelain wall plates. They are octagonal shaped and painted in blue, red and pink colors in a white b...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Porcelain

Rare Ceramic Relief by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s

$1,130Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in

Rare Ceramic Relief by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s

By Arabia, Annikki Hovisaari

Located in Karis, Nyland

A vibrant and expressive ceramic relief designed by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia in the 1960s. The stylized bird, outlined in raised relief and hand-glazed in jewel tones of turquois...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900

$450

H 1.7 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in

French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900

By Fives-Lille

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900. W / 11.5 inches.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Nippon, Hand-Painted Porcelain Rose Moriage Large Wall Plate

$225

H 1 in Dm 11.5 in

Nippon, Hand-Painted Porcelain Rose Moriage Large Wall Plate

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Japan, a large hand-painted Nippon porcelain cabinet or wall plate showing roses and gilded accents, circa 1900. Nippon porcelain was made in Japan from 1891 to 1921. Nippon is...

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Early 1900s Japanese Romantic Antique Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Porcelain

Mediterranea Ceramic Plate Hand Painted Glazed Majolica Italy Contemporary

$5,224 / item

H 3.15 in Dm 21.66 in

Mediterranea Ceramic Plate Hand Painted Glazed Majolica Italy Contemporary

By Bottega Vignoli

Located in London, GB

Bottega Vignoli, Mediterranea large plate, hand-painted Italian majolica Approx. 55cm diameter Perfect décor for the wall or simply placed at the centre of a table, this stunning ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Majolica

Previously Available Items

Birger Kaipiainen Fiori & Rose Numbered Decorative Dishes, Arabia 1980s

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H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 1.38 in

Birger Kaipiainen Fiori & Rose Numbered Decorative Dishes, Arabia 1980s

By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of decorative ceramic plates by the master of Finnish mid-century design, Birger Kaipiainen. Each plate showcases the artist's iconic and lavish style, featuring a rich floral...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Beads

Birger Kaipiainen "Duetto" Decorative Dish in Black & Gold Beads, Arabia 1980s

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H 14.38 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in

Birger Kaipiainen "Duetto" Decorative Dish in Black & Gold Beads, Arabia 1980s

By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

This is a beautiful ceramic plate decorated with multiple black and gold beadings and it is a good example of the artists skill to use colours and fine iridescent glaze dots and deta...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Beads

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

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H 23.63 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in

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 Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

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 Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Beads

Large Birger Kaipiainen Ceramic Wall Piece for Arabia, Mint Condition

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H 24.5 in W 23.5 in D 6.25 in

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 Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

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

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H 18.12 in W 16.93 in D 13.78 in

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 Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Birger Kaipiainen Decorated Ceramic Hanging Platter for Rörstrand, 1950s

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H 6.81 in W 18.58 in D 1.57 in

Birger Kaipiainen Decorated Ceramic Hanging Platter for Rörstrand, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Iconic ceramic hanging wall platter by Finnish ceramic artist Birger Kaipiainen for Swedish Rörstrand. White background with multicolored glazed decor depicting three couples sitting by tables with large fruits ready to eat. Blue, green, yellow, burgundy, purple, orange and black colors with original metal hanger on the back. Signed Kaipiainen and R for Rörstrand. A collector's item in excellent vintage condition. Birger Johannes Kaipiainen was a leading figure within 20th century Nordic ceramics...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Unique Ceramic Wall Hanging Plate

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H 15 in W 15 in D 3 in

Unique Ceramic Wall Hanging Plate

By Birger Kaipiainen

Located in New York, NY

Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988). Unique ceramic wall hanging, Arabia Studios, Finland, circa 1968. Artist signed KAIPIAINEN with Arabia factory ...

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20th Century Finnish Birger Kaipiainen Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Birger Kaipiainen wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Birger Kaipiainen wall decorations 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 wall decorations, although purple editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall decorations 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 wall decorations by Alvar Aalto, and Arabia. Prices for Birger Kaipiainen wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $966 and can go as high as $12,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,361.

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