This is a Kolari sauceboat, a legendary masterpiece from Arabia, a leading Finnish ceramics manufacturer. Kolari sauceboats are relatively rare.
The name of the series, Coralli, means "coral reef," and the cups feature dancing pink coral reminiscent of cherry blossom petals. The design was created by Raija Uosikkinen, known for her works such as Emilia and Kalevala. Uosikkinen retired from Arabia in 1986, so this work, designed in 1983, marks the final year of her career.
The design was handled by Ulla Procoppe, famous for Ruska and Valencia. Coralli follows the "S model" shape of the smash hit Ruska, designed in 1960. The S model is the collective name for the basic shape of the Ruska tableware series, including cups, plates, and pots.
Since the introduction of the Ruska S-Model, many Arabia products have adopted the Ruska form while changing the surface decoration. Ruska was designed in 1960, and Ulla Prokoppe passed away in 1968, so the release of the Coralli in 1983 shows that Ulla Prokoppe's formal design was still highly regarded for nearly 20 years after his death. The S-Model was also used in GOG and Esteri Tomura products such as Cosmos, Fractus, and Flora. Because the "same shape" continued to be used, it was called the S-Model, an abbreviation of Sama (which means "same" in Finnish).
Coralli is a masterpiece that catches the eye with its cherry blossom-like gorgeousness of pink coral. Decorator Raija Uosikkinen's style sometimes depicts things that do not exist in Scandinavia. Her representative work, Emilia, depicts the idyllic landscape of America, while her Ali series incorporates arabesque patterns from the Islamic world, which is unusual for Scandinavia. Coralli's pink coral does not grow in the Atlantic region where Scandinavia is located, and is only found in areas relatively close to the equator. Coralli, which incorporates a gorgeousness not found in Scandinavia into its designs, truly embodies the identity of Scandinavian tableware.
■Details Manufacturer: ARABIA / Arabia Form Designer: Ulla Procope / Ulla Procope Pattern Design: Raija Uosikkinen / Raija Uosikkinen Series: Koralli / Koralli Year: 1983-1987 Country of Origin: Finland Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Excellent Condition)
This is an unused deadstock item. There are some very slight scratches on the bottom due to storage that are not visible in the photos, but it is in very good condition. This is one of the best condition vintage items available on the market.
■Size
Diameter 14cm Width 18cm Height 7cm
ARABIA - Arabia
ARABIA is a ceramic manufacturer representing Finland in the 20th century. Originally, ARABIA was a factory established in Finland by Sweden's Rörstrand as a base for producing pottery for Russia. The company's name comes from the fact that it was established in the Arabian district of Helsinki, the capital.
From the 1950s to the 1980s, many world-famous designers such as Ulla Procoppe, Birger Kaipiainen, Laiya Uosikkinen, and Esteri Tomura created many works, known as the Golden Age of ARABIA. Works that had a great influence on modern modern design were created at the time, from simple Scandinavian modern designs to highly decorative and well-crafted pieces. ARABIA is known for its masterpieces such as paratissi, crocus, flora, and corari, which are both practical and decorative items unique to Scandinavian tableware that are useful for both interior and everyday use.
Ulla Procope
Ulla Procope (1921-1968)
Born in Helsinki. In 1948 , he graduated from the Faculty of Art and Design at Aalto University in Helsinki and joined Arabia Company. After that, he was in charge of design in the production department for 20 years, creating the Ruska series in 1960 and the Valencia series in 1961 . Ruska became the longest-running and most sold flagship product of Arabia's products, and the form of Ruska was called the S model , which became the prototype model for subsequent ARABIA tableware. Valencia is the last hand-painted ARABIA product. After suffering from cancer and retiring from active duty, Procope moved to Spain's Canary Islands, where he died at the age of 47 .
Raija Uosikkinen
Raija Uosikkinen (1923-2004)
Originally from Holoran, a town in southern Finland. Graduated from Aalto University's Faculty of Fine Arts in 1947 and joined Arabia. He worked as an exclusive designer for Arabia for 40 years until 1986, and was responsible for the designs of the Emilia series and Kalevala ear plates. He often collaborated with Kai Franck, with Kai Franck generally providing the form of the product and Uosikkinen providing the decorative design.
Even after Laija Uosikkinen retired from ARABIA in 1986 , he continued to live in a house right next to his company and happily invited the company's current designers and students from Aalto University to his home, providing friendly hospitality while also serving as a mentor to future generations. He is said to have provided guidance. His most famous work, the Emilia series, is said to express his longing for life in the distant United States. After World War II, Finland was never a rich country due to a series of periods of poverty, and the longing for richness during these poor and difficult times is the background behind the creation of this masterpiece.
