Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia – Black & Red Ceramic Vase - Finland 1960s

A bold and elegant mid-century vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland. The deep black exterior meets a vivid red interior in a perfectly balanced contrast - clean, graphic, and distinctly modernist. The flared, asymmetric rim gives the form a subtle sense of motion, making it as much a sculptural object as a vessel.

This piece represents Hovisaari’s modernist production for Arabia’s design department during the 1960s, when the factory encouraged creative experimentation within its functional lines. The result is refined yet expressive.

An effortless statement piece - display it on its own, or let the red interior catch the light among quieter tones on a shelf or sideboard.

✦ Height 20 cm
✦ Material: Glazed ceramic
✦ Colour: Black exterior, red interior
✦ Designer: Annikki Hovisaari
✦ Manufacturer: Arabia
✦ Period: 1960s
✦ Made in Finland
✦ Excellent vintage condition - minimal wear consistent with age

NOTE ON THE ARTIST
Annikki Hovisaari (b. 1932) was a Finnish ceramic artist who worked for Arabia from the 1950s through the 1970s. Known for her clear forms and confident glazing, her work spans from unique art ceramics to sleek modernist designs. Always balanced between artistic freedom and functional design, Hovisaari’s ceramics reflect the quiet sophistication of post-war Finnish design - timeless, expressive, and beautifully made.

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