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Birger Kaipiainen Fiori & Rose Numbered Decorative Dishes, Arabia 1980s
$2,320per set
£1,749.51per set
€2,023.39per set
CA$3,254.95per set
A$3,618.08per set
CHF 1,896.52per set
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NOK 23,676.93per set
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About the Item
A pair of decorative ceramic plates by the master of Finnish mid-century design, Birger Kaipiainen. Each plate showcases the artist's iconic and lavish style, featuring a rich floral motif elegantly adorned with his signature three-dimensional beads, a decorative technique he pioneered in the 1960s.
These plates are from the esteemed Arabia Art Department’s numbered series, produced in a 2000 pcs limited edition, as indicated by their markings. Both pieces are fully stamped and numbered. They remain in good condition and are ready for display, complete with their original wall-mounting wires intact.
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) enjoyed a long and celebrated career at the Arabia factory, where he was given extraordinary artistic freedom. He is revered for his exceptionally ornamental work, which often depicted lush, romantic subjects like fruits, flowers, birds, and butterflies. Over time, his style evolved into a more surreal and expressive form. Kaipiainen is widely considered a leading figure in 20th-century Finnish ceramics, and his accolades include the prestigious Grand Prix award from the 1951 Milano Triennale. He remains one of Finland's most beloved and collected designers.
- Creator:Arabia (Manufacturer),Birger Kaipiainen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980-1983
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The overall impression is good.
- Seller Location:Helsinki, FI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6346246444102
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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