Vase

Designed by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia

Finland, 1950s

This sculptural vase by Finnish designer Liisa Hallamaa, crafted for Arabia in the 1950s, embodies mid-century Nordic ceramics at its finest. The tall, totemic form is accentuated by a rich interplay of matte and glossy finishes, with earthy brown tones anchoring a vividly glazed, painterly midsection of deep greens and blues. The organic silhouette and atmospheric surface treatment evoke both modernist restraint and a primal, almost geological elegance. A striking example of Scandinavian design heritage, this piece speaks to both refined utility and artistic experimentation in post-war Finnish ceramics.

Signed.