A decorative plate designed in the 1960s by Birger Kaipiainen, a legendary Finnish designer for ARABIA. Kaipiainen is known for his Paratiissi design with a viola motif, and this is a wall plate with a viola design.
"Viola" and "Violetta" are both the names of plants in the Violet family, but they are different species. "Viola" is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Viola, characterized by spreading petals and a yellow spot in the center. On the other hand, "Violetta" belongs to the Hibiscus genus and is a kind of hibiscus of the Tosamisuaceae family. The flowers are purple or pink with a yellow spot in the center. Cultivated mainly for ornamental purposes, the language of flowers is "proof of happiness" and "hope". In other words, viola and violetta are different types of plants.
The viola was produced in three sizes. This is the smallest size. The center of the plate is a deep ultramarine blue, and the color changes to a brighter blue as it is pulled toward the periphery. There is a wire for wall hanging on the back and it can be used as a plate for wall hanging.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: ARABIA Designer: Birger Kaipiainen Series: Viola Age: 1980s Country of Origin: Finland Condition: ★★★★☆ (4: Good Condition)
If you put the light through near the center of the plate, you can see the scratches when stacked. It will be a beautiful product that retains its appearance at the time of manufacture without any cracks or cracks.
■ size
Length 14.5cm Width 13.5cm Height 2cm
Birger Kaipiainen
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988)
Born in Pori, southwestern Finland, on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. Finland's leading designer, known as the "King of Decorators". Although he moved to the capital, Helsinki, when he was a child, Kaipiainen spends every summer with a homestay in the Russian town of Sortavala. The sense of nature and artistry cultivated there would influence him throughout his life. In his prime, Kaipiainen suffered from polio, which forced him to walk with a cane for the rest of his life. Due to a disability in one hand, he was unable to turn the potter's wheel and make pottery by himself, but this experience is said to have inspired him to hone his unique artistic sense.
Kaipiainen graduated from Aalto University's Faculty of Art, Finland's top art university, and began working at ARABIA in 1937 , before also transferring to Sweden's Rorstrand for four years from 1954 . During the heyday of simple and unadorned modern Scandinavian art, Kaipiainen's designs were rich in ornamentation and characterized by detailed depictions drawn in every corner. He has created a unique worldview that stands out from the mainstream of the time, designing Paratisch in 1969 , Apia in 1970 , and Sunnuntai in 1971 . These are still Arabia's reprints and are their signature products.