Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Birger Kaipiainen was a Finnish ceramist and designer. He is one of the most successful and well-known ceramic artists in Finland.
Kaipiainen graduated from the School of Arts & Crafts (later known as the Aalto School of Arts of Helsinki). After graduation he went to work for Finnish ceramics company Arabia in 1937, and later in 1954 for their Swedish sister company Rörstrand.
Kaipiainen worked as a designer for Arabia for over fifty years. As a child he suffered from polio and was consequently unable to use a pottery wheel. It was said that his illness heightened his artistic sensitivity.
Kaipiainen was nicknamed “the king of decorators” for his nostalgic, romantic and highly decorative ceramic designs at a time when minimalism was the prevailing trend in Finnish ceramics. He is known for repeatedly using the same signature nature-inspired motifs, such as violets and curlews.
The recipient of many awards, honorary titles, and a doctorate, Kaipiainen won a Grand Prix at the Triennale di Milano in 1951 and was awarded the prestigious Pro Finlandia medal in 1963.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
20th Century French Beaux Arts Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Stoneware
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Pottery, Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
2010s Spanish Jugendstil Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
1940s Spanish Jugendstil Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Mexican Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
1890s French Rustic Antique Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
1880s Spanish Jugendstil Antique Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
1880s Spanish Jugendstil Antique Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
1940s Finnish Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic
1940s Finnish Vintage Birger Kaipiainen Ceramics
Ceramic