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Place of Origin: Finnish
Exceptional Finnish Folk Art Chair, ca 1900–1920
Exceptional Finnish Folk Art Chair, ca 1900–1920

Exceptional Finnish Folk Art Chair, ca 1900–1920

Located in Farsta, SE

Exceptional Finnish Folk Art Chair, ca 1900–1920 Sometimes words are just not enough… we absolutly love this piece! A truly unique piece, with acid-staine...

Category

1910s Folk Art Vintage Finnish Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Rustic Antique Peasant Wooden Chest in Dark Brown, 19th Century Finland
Rustic Antique Peasant Wooden Chest in Dark Brown, 19th Century Finland

Rustic Antique Peasant Wooden Chest in Dark Brown, 19th Century Finland

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rustic 19th-century Finnish peasant chest in wood with metal corner reinforcements and decorative bands. Painted in a dark brown tone that has beautifully aged over time, this ches...

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Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Finnish Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Nordic Wooden Cup with Bird Handle
Mid-Century Nordic Wooden Cup with Bird Handle

Mid-Century Nordic Wooden Cup with Bird Handle

Located in Karis, Nyland

A beautifully hand-carved vintage kuksa, the traditional wooden drinking cup rooted in Sámi culture from the northern regions of Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Typically carved from bi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Finnish Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Set of  Vintage Hand-Turned Curly Birch Objects, Finland, Mid-Century
Set of  Vintage Hand-Turned Curly Birch Objects, Finland, Mid-Century

Set of Vintage Hand-Turned Curly Birch Objects, Finland, Mid-Century

Located in Karis, Nyland

A set of five hand-turned objects from the mid-century era. Crafted from richly figured curly birch, showcasing the warmth and complexity of one of Finland’s most treasured native ma...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Finnish Folk Art

Materials

Birch

Annikki Hovisaari Signed Arabia Finland Scandinavian Modern Studio Pottery Vase
Annikki Hovisaari Signed Arabia Finland Scandinavian Modern Studio Pottery Vase

Annikki Hovisaari Signed Arabia Finland Scandinavian Modern Studio Pottery Vase

By Arabia of Finland, Annikki Hovisaari

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Scandanavian glazed stoneware pottery footed vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland. This piece features a sea-like turquoise/ blue glaze and gourd-like shape. ...

Category

1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

1970s Finnish Aarikka Jewelry Wooden Bead Pin Brooch
1970s Finnish Aarikka Jewelry Wooden Bead Pin Brooch

1970s Finnish Aarikka Jewelry Wooden Bead Pin Brooch

By Kaija Aarikka

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Classic Finnish 1970s jewelry by acclaimed Finnish designer Kaija Aarikka (1929-2014). Lacquered wooden beads set in two circles with additional hanging ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Beautiful Set of 9 Unique Curly Birch Cases and Bowls, Finland 20th Century
A Beautiful Set of 9 Unique Curly Birch Cases and Bowls, Finland 20th Century

A Beautiful Set of 9 Unique Curly Birch Cases and Bowls, Finland 20th Century

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful set of 9 unique curly birch bowls/objects, also known as silver birch boxes and bowls. Curly birch is a rare variety of birch that occurs naturally in Finland and is high...

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Folk Art

Materials

Birch

Vintage Rare Scandinavian Craft Geometric Trivets by Kaija Aarikka
Vintage Rare Scandinavian Craft Geometric Trivets by Kaija Aarikka

Vintage Rare Scandinavian Craft Geometric Trivets by Kaija Aarikka

By Kaija Aarikka

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Large 11 1/4 x 6 in. Medium 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. Small 5 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. An ingenious and unusual wooden and metal wire rod trivet from the Finnish designer Kaija Aarikka. The Aarikka design house is over 50 years old, started in 1954 by Kaija Aarikka who, as a textile design student, was unable to find suitably attractive buttons for a suit she had created for a final assignment. She decided to carve her own - and was surprised that her five buttons turned out to be the star of the day. That same year she and her husband founded their company, called Aarikka Oy, and opened their first sales outlet in Helsinki. In the ensuing years the company has focused on creating unique decorative and household designs showcasing local Finnish materials - which entails quite a bit of birch wood. The wooden circles are echoed by the circular wire loops at the end of each row of rings. The construction allows it to be slightly flexible but quite sturdy, while the open loops allow air to circulate under the pot. The wires can be rotated. The Aarikka Finland...

Category

1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Folk Art

Materials

Steel

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Paper

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Rude Osolnik Signed Mid-Century Modern Locust Wood Turned Vessel Bud Weed Vase
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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19th Century English Sword Cane
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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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Large Scandinavian Scratch-Built Model Ship

Large Scandinavian Scratch-Built Model Ship

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H 29.14 in W 44.1 in D 10.63 in

Large Scandinavian Scratch-Built Model Ship

Located in London, GB

A charming large model tall ship built in Finland, circa 1950. Solid carved hull. Handmade from scratch. All original paintwork. Great scale. Named 'Hajoa'.

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Materials

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