Birger Kaipiainen Porcelain
Finnish, 1915-1988
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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(Biography provided by Connaisseurs Fine Art & Jewelry)
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Creator: Birger Kaipiainen
A Unique Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Dish, Arabia
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A beautiful unique ceramic plate designed by Birger Kaipianen for Arabia in Finland in the 1970s., decorated with multiple different kinds of flowers and fruits. This piece is a good...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Porcelain
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A Unique Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Dish, Arabia
By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia
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A beautiful unique ceramic plate designed by Birger Kaipianen for Arabia in Finland in the 1970s., decorated with multiple different kinds of flowers and fruits. This piece is a good...
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A Unique Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Dish, Arabia
By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful unique ceramic plate designed by Birger Kaipianen for Arabia in Finland in the 1970s., decorated with multiple different kinds of flowers. This piece is a good example of...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Porcelain
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Birger Kaipiainen Unique Decorative Dish, Arabia
By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia
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This is a beautiful unique ceramic plate decorated with a central sunflower and multiple plums and flowers. It is a good example of the artists skill to use colors and fine iridesce...
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Birger Kaipiainen Unique Decorative Dish, Arabia
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Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics. He was especially known for his ornamental dishes, rich, colourful and with themes from the fantasy world and fai...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Porcelain
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