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Ceramic by Birger Kaipiainen
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Beautiful unique plate by Birger Kaipiainen, showing his typical iridescent glaze, vibrant colors, floral motives and pearl applications all together
- Creator:Birger Kaipiainen (Artist)
- Dimensions:Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960's
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- Seller Location:Zurich, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10439245243542
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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