Vintage Arabia order Finland - Paratiisi series - Serving Plate Dish (25 cm) - Birger Kaipiainen - flower & fruit motif - Mid-century modern

The object:
Large serving plate dish from the famed Paratiisi series originally launched in 1969. Blue, yellow, black currant motif. Great vintage condition - no chips or cracks, some minor signs of wear and scratching from normal use, colors still vibrant and fresh. Diameter 25 cm.

The artist:
Birger Kaipiainen, who worked at the Arabia art department for over 50 years, is particularly well known for his decorative art ceramics, earning him the titles prince of ceramics and king of decorators. He was particularly interested in dreamlike ornaments and romantic nature themes, inspired by his childhood summers in Karelia and by the splendors of Byzantine mysticism.

The series:
The Paratiisi series stemmed from his unique decorative wall plates and the relief Orvokkimeri (Sea of Violets), which he order created for Expo 67 held in Montreal. Violets were one of Kaipiainen's favorite topics, already appearing in 1957 in his Kiurujen yö (Night of the skylarks) wallpaper that is still in production; skylarks were another recurring theme in his work.

Shipping:
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