カイピアイネンが描いた「楽園」 フィンランド製オリジナルの名作
ARABIA's famous Paratiisi This is a rare teapot that almost never exists. The shape of this piece is similar to that of the Moreni ( It follows the style of the plain tableware series called "Moreeni" that was sold in the early 1990s.
The Paratiisi pattern is printed on the Moreni teapot, which was one of the pieces in the series. Therefore, the backstamp on the bottom also has the series name "MOREENI" engraved on it.
In the 1990s, ARABIA produced a commemorative model by applying various prints to the plain Moreni pattern. I think the Paratiisi teapot was probably made for that period.
The Paratiisi series includes a wide variety of tableware, but teapots are not officially sold as part of the series. Therefore, this piece is likely a limited edition or not for sale.
It would be better to describe this piece as a "rarity" rather than a rare series. It is probably extremely rare to see it on the vintage market, as very few were produced. Don't miss this opportunity to see it as part of Paratiisi's history.
For more information about the Paratiisi series, please see this article.
■Details Manufacturer: ARABIA Designer: Birger Kaipiainen Series name: Paratiisi Year: Around 1990 (estimated)
Country of origin: Finland Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
It is in perfect condition with no notable damage. It is a deadstock item that has never been used and is in very good condition.
■Size: Width 23.5cm, Height 13cm, Bottom diameter 175cm, Capacity 1200ml (1500ml when full)
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.
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.
