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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)

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

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

By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia

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A beautiful “Duetto” ceramic wall plate by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, featuring two large flowers surrounded by clocks and bees. Black and gold beading, iridescent glaze dots and ...

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

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

By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen

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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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

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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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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.