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Birger Kaipiainen, Very Large Ceramic Plate, Plums and Berries, Arabia 1970s
$86,104.71
£63,672.80
€72,000
CA$119,156
A$132,610.90
CHF 69,040.39
MX$1,601,418.48
NOK 865,830.23
SEK 817,831.16
DKK 548,400.91
About the Item
Birger Kaipiainen (1915–1988) is celebrated as a master of decorative ceramics, renowned for his richly colored and ornamental works. Drawing from fantasy and fairytales, his art stood in deliberate contrast to the minimalist ideals prevalent in the mid-20th century. In the 1960s, Kaipiainen began incorporating ceramic beads into his pieces, shifting emphasis toward the intricate surface texture of the object.
This particular plate is a superb example of his work from the 1970s and early 1980s. A partly iridescent glaze brings the depicted flowers and fruits to life with remarkable vitality. The serial repetition of plums and berries, blossoming from a central flower, showcases Kaipiainen’s unique imagination and offers a glimpse into the singular world he created through his art.
The piece is signed Kaipiainen Arabia. Of substantial size, this dish will make a confident and striking statement in any interior setting.
- Creator:Arabia (Manufacturer),Birger Kaipiainen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition is good.
- Seller Location:Helsinki, FI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6346246363222
Birger Kaipiainen
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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