Arabia (brand)
Arabia is a Finnish ceramics company, founded in 1873 by Rörstrand, and currently owned by Fiskars. Arabia has specialized in kitchenware and tableware.
Arabia-classic from 1970
The original Arabia porcelain factory is located in Toukola (Helsinki); now it houses Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Ulla Procopé, Esteri Tomula and Kaj Franck were among the best-known artists and designers for the company.[1]
In 2016 the Arabia factory in Finland closed. All Arabia products are now made in Thailand and Romania. [2]
Noted Designers
- Ulla Procopé
- Esteri Tomula
- Kaj Franck
- Heikki Orvola
- Birger Kaipiainen
- Raija Uosikkinen (1923–2004)
- Inkeri Leivo (1944–2010)
- Heljä Liukko-Sundström (1938–)
- Richard Lindh (1929–2006)
- Tove Slotte
Old Arabia factory building in Helsinki
An Arabia brand Paratiisi series sauce pitcher
Teapot Taika (1970th)
References
- "Ulla Procopé at Arabia from 1948-1966". Finnguide. 2008-01-21. Archived from the original on 2011-02-22.
- "Perinteikäs Arabian keramiikkatehdas lopetti – Mitä tapahtuu tehdaskorttelille?". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- "Arabia Designers".
External links
- Arabia website
- Arabia history - profile at FinnishDesign.com
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