Birger Kaipiainen

Birger Kaipiainen

Birger Kaipainen’s ceramics are lush, multi-coloured and expressive patterns, which have earned him the nicknames, ‘The Price of Ceramics’ and ‘The Décor King’.

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Paratiisi pitcher - 1 l - Arabia
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Paratiisi pitcher

1 l

$117.00
$88.00
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Paratiisi tureen with lid - 2.8 l - Arabia
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Paratiisi tureen with lid

2.8 l

$375.00
$281.00
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Paratiisi coffee cup and saucer - coffee cup - Arabia
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Paratiisi coffee cup and saucer

Coffee cup

$29.00
$22.00
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Paratiisi coffee cup and saucer - saucer - Arabia
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Paratiisi coffee cup and saucer

Saucer

$20.00
$15.00
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Paratiisi mug - 24 cl - Arabia
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Paratiisi mug

24 cl

$26.00
$20.00
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- 23 cm - Arabia
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23 cm

$91.00
$68.00
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Paratiisi tea cup or saucer - saucer - Arabia
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Paratiisi tea cup or saucer

Saucer

$26.00
$20.00
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Paratiisi deep plate - 17.5 cm - Arabia
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Paratiisi deep plate

17.5 cm

$44.00
$33.00
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Paratiisi mug - 35 cl - Arabia
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Paratiisi mug

35 cl

$30.00
$22.00
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Paratiisi tea cup or saucer - tea cup - Arabia
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Paratiisi tea cup or saucer

Tea cup

$29.00
$22.00
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Paratiisi plate - 26 cm - Arabia
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Paratiisi plate

26 cm

$44.00
$33.00
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Paratiisi plate - 21 cm - Arabia
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Paratiisi plate

21 cm

$35.00
$26.00
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By the age of 22, Birger Kaipiainen was already employed by the Finnish company Arabia. In addition to some guest appearances at Rörstrand, he was faithful to Arabia throughout his 50-year long career. He worked with the Arabia art department, where he created special items such as big barrels, murals and sculptures as well as industrial manufacturing products. One of his most famous pieces was the successful Paratiisi, designed in 1969. It was officially relaunched in 1987, merely one year before his death.

Birger Kaipiainen’s ceramics are characterised by bold, lush and multi-coloured patterns. He gained inspiration from Byzantine Church art and the Italian Renaissance, incorporating fruits, flowers and exotic birds in to his designs.

Birger Kaipiainen is considered one of Finland’s leading ceramic designers and he is often called the ‘Prince of Ceramics’ and the ‘Décor King’. He has been awarded several prestigious awards such as the Pro Finlandia medal and Prince Eugen’s medal. In 1977 he also received a professor's title.