Francesca Lindh Wall Relief, Arabia 1970s

An outstanding piece of art by the leading name of the mid-century Finnish ceramic scene. This large and colorful wall plaque done by Rut Bryk called t...

Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics at the Arabia factory in Finland. He was well known for his ornamental dishes that were rich, colourful and with themes from the fantasy world and fairytales, which actually fought against the idealism of the minimalistic movements in 1950s. Kaipiainen introduced ceramic beads to his art in the 60s' and the surface of the object became more important for Kaipianen´s art. This beautiful unique ceramic plate...

A beautiful and unique piece by one of the most talented contemporary ceramic artists in Finland, Heini Riitahuhta, known for her distinctive style and vibrant floral patterns adorni...

Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics. He was well known for his rich and colourful ornamental dishes, with themes from the fantasy world and fairytales...

Birger Kaipiainen saw the world through a surreal and symbolic filter that made it more joyful, flowerful, and certainly more colourful. However, during times of grief, as when he lost his wife Maggi in 1966, he turned to blues, blacks and violets. Another such period was when Kaipiainen lost his dear friend, the Marimekko's founder and designer, Armi Ratia in 1979. Birger and Armi used to spend a lot of time at her legendary Bökars Mansion that had a wonderful veranda adorned with columns and chandeliers. Armi's loss was reflected in a few of Kaipiainen's works from that period. In those works (see last pics of dishes from the book Kaipiainen by Maria Berg) his interpretation of the duality of life and death was obvious. Also the symbolism bridging the two was present (reflection, bridges, boats, flowing waters). We can also see pansy flowers that he frequently used after the loss of his wife. In this unique dish, Kaipiainen used a lot of the above colours and elements, and just as Armi was the soul of their legendary parties, he introduced the golden harp...

In the 1960s' Rut Bryk, already a pioneer of Finnish ceramic art, began making more simplified and modern wall relief compositions. This piece is an enameled rectangle ceramic re...

beautiful tea pot by Ulla Procope for Arabia of Finland. Thyme decor.

Beautiful and large stoneware charger designed, thrown, and glazed by acclaimed Finnish ceramic artist, Raija Tuumi for Arabia Finland. This piece has a rustic mottled dark brown gla...

Beautiful simple elegant serving tray in navy blue glaze, circa 1970's made by Arabia of Finland excellent condition no chips or cracks.

Arabia, Finland. Six Fennica stoneware plates. 1970s. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 20.0 x H 2.0 cm.

Beautiful vintage ceramic platter in a large modernist design by Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (1920-2009) for Arabia. The motif is floral with an array o...

A cool Scandinavian modern three piece ceramic childs set by Arabia of Finland, circa 1970's. The set has a animal motiff with a number of colorful c...