A famous designer from ARABIA, a leading Finnish pottery manufacturer. Anemone is a hand-painted dish created by Ulla Procoppe.
Ulla Procoppe, a famous Valencian painter, likes to paint blue designs. This Anemone series is also decorated with a deep blue color. Each piece is hand-painted by the artisans at the Arabia factory. Anemone comes in two versions: a version with a completely blue saucer and a regular version with only a blue rim. This is the regular version.
The shape of Anemone follows the "S model" of the hugely popular Ruska designed in 1960. The S model is the shape of a series of tableware such as cups, plates and pots based on the Ruska shape.
Since the introduction of the S-model, many Arabia products have been produced using the same shape as the Ruska S-model while changing the surface decoration. The S-model is also used in the Cosmos, Fractus, Flora, and Korali tableware series. As the same shape has continued to be used, it is called the S-Model, an acronym of Sama (which means "same" in Finnish).
Anemone comes in four sizes: demitasse cup, coffee cup, mug, and tea cup. This product is the largest teacup in the series. It is relatively short, but has a large capacity due to its wide cylindrical shape.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: ARABIA Designer: Ulla Procope Series name: Anemone Year: 1962-1976
Country of origin: Finland Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
This is a deadstock item with no cracks, chips or crazing, and the original color and luster are still intact. We have multiple stocks of this item. All stock items are in the same condition as shown in the photo. If you would like to check the individual condition, please contact us via chat or email.
■Size
Diameter 10cm Width 12.5cm (including handle) Height 5.5cm Saucer diameter 16cm
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 .