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Arabia 'Oras' Serving Dish by Aune Siimes - Finland, 1960s

Arabia 'Oras' Serving Dish by Aune Siimes - Finland, 1960s

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A bold and graphic serving dish from Arabia’s short-lived Oras series, hand-painted with a striking modernist border in yellow, green, and black. The playful, almost textile-like zigzag pattern wraps around a softly squared white form — both functional and beautifully expressive.

Oras was produced during a time of bold experimentation at Arabia, with artists and decorators like Siimes bringing new energy to the company’s design language. With its short production run and distinctive hand-painted look, it remains one of the more elusive treasures of early 60s Finnish tableware. The glaze is smooth and glossy, applied over the hand-painted decoration to protect the surface and enhance the colors.

Produced for just two years in the early 1960s, Oras is one of those rare series that feel both totally of its time and completely contemporary. Designed by Aune Siimes, a lesser-known but quietly brilliant decorator at Arabia, this piece is a collector’s gem and a stylish addition to any table. We’d use it for aperitivo snacks, salads, or as a fruit bowl.

✦ Size 37 × 27 cm
✦ Material: Glazed hard earthenware
✦ Series: Oras
✦ Designer of decoration: Aune Siimes
✦ Manufacturer: Arabia
✦ Marked by manufacturer
✦ Production period: 1961–1962
✦ Made in Finland
✦ Excellent vintage condition – two small glaze rough spots on the base from production

SHIPPING & FREE PICK-UP

SHIPPING ✦ We ship anywhere in Finland. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your delivery method, location, and payment option. We aim to get your order out by the next working day. If things get a little busy on our end, give us 3–4 business days just in case. We also ship internationally whenever possible. Read more about domestic and international shipping.

FREE PICK-UP ✦ Prefer picking up your order in person? We offer free pick-up from both Karjaa and Helsinki. Just choose your preferred location at checkout. Read more about free pick-up.

LOCAL DELIVERY ✦ We offer free doorstep delivery for larger items (mainly furniture and artwork) to certain locations in Finland. Details vary by piece - you’ll find all the info on the individual product pages.

CONDITION & DETAILS

All our pieces are pre-loved — some contemporary, most vintage — and sold in their current condition including any signs of age or use, like patina, wear, fading, or minor flaws. Many vintage items also carry production marks from the manufacturing methods of their time. These details are very much a guarantee of authenticity, adding to the warmth and character of pieces with history. 

We photograph and describe each piece as clearly as we can, so you know exactly what you’re getting. Please review the photos and descriptions before ordering, and if anything’s unclear, just reach out - we’re happy to help.

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