This is a plate from the Ruiya series of hand-painted tableware made by ARABIA, a leading Finnish pottery manufacturer. The form of the plate was created by Ulla Procope, a famous designer at ARABIA. This plate is called the S model, which follows the form of the Rusca series released in 1961. The person in charge of the color design was Laiya Uosikkinen, famous for works such as the Ari and Emilia series.
This is the largest plate made in the Ruiya series, 26cm in size. It is large and is made to be used as the centerpiece of a dinner.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: ARABIA / Arabian form design: Ulla Procope / Ulla Procope Paint design: Raija Uosikkinen Series name: Ruija / Country of origin: Finland Year: 1975-1981 Condition: ★★☆☆☆ (2 : Lots of cutlery marks)
There are cutlery marks on the surface, and scratches from overlapping plates can be seen on the edges. The paint also shows some wear due to age. There are no cracks or chips, but it is a vintage tableware that shows signs of use overall. The condition is suitable for everyday use without hesitation. This product is available in multiple quantities. If you would like to check individual conditions, please contact us via message.
■Size
Diameter: 26cm Height: 2.5cm
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.