Arabia Ceramic Art Bowl by Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist - Finland, 1960s

A small, weighty ceramic art piece by Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist for Arabia. The rounded form feels calm and grounded in the hand, with layered glazes that shift from deep browns to smoky greens and soft earthy tones. The surface has a subtle rhythm to it: bands of colour, small variations in texture, and that slightly unpredictable depth you only get from hand-finished studio work.

Jaatinen-Winqvist was part of Arabia’s art department from the 1960s through the 1980s, a period when the studio explored expressive glazing, stoneware forms, and more experimental firing techniques. This piece fits squarely into that world - modern but not cold, organic without drifting into decoration. Arabia’s art ceramics from this era are prized for their individuality, each one shaped and glazed by hand.

A beautiful small object for a shelf, nightstand, or desk. It brings a quiet mood to a space - earthy, contemplative, and easy to pair with other ceramics. We love how these studio pieces add depth without ever feeling showy.

✦ Height 5 cm, Ø 9.5 cm
✦ Glazed stoneware
✦ Designer: Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist
✦ Manufacturer: Arabia
✦ Signed on the base
✦ Period: 1960s
✦ Made in Finland
✦ Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist (b. 1934) worked in Arabia’s art department alongside leading Finnish ceramic artists. Her work often combines clean, modest forms with layered, atmospheric glazes - pieces that feel both modern and deeply rooted in material. Many were produced as unique or small-batch studio works, making them quietly collectible today.