Pentik ‘Riekko’ Creamer by Peter Winquist - Finland 1970s

A rare little find from the Riekko series, designed by Peter Winquist in 1975 for Pentik. This small stoneware creamer was handcrafted in the early days of Pentik’s Posio ceramics studio — note the thick glaze, rich speckling, and the engraved original logo on the base. It's these quiet details that make this one feel perfect.

Sturdy, charming, and ideal for everyday use. Perfect for coffee milk, salad dressing, or a drizzle of syrup.

✦ Height 6.5 cm
✦ Stoneware with speckled glaze
✦ Series: Riekko
✦ Designer: Peter Winquist
✦ Manufacturer: Pentik
✦ Period: 1970s
✦ Made in Posio, Finland
✦ Excellent vintage condition – light wear consistent with age

NOTE ON THE DESIGNER – Peter Winquist (b. 1943) was one of Pentik’s first ceramic artists, known for his clean, practical forms and subtle Nordic palette. His designs helped shape the identity of Pentik during its formative years in the 1970s.

ABOUT PENTIK – Founded in 1971 in Posio, Lapland, Pentik is still the northernmost ceramics studio in the world. The early years were defined by chunky forms, organic textures, and natural glazes inspired by the northern landscape. We love original Pentik for its subtle Nordic groove — raw, functional, and surprisingly modern. Most of our favorite pieces were handcrafted in the 1970s, when production was small-scale and hands-on. These early works are now sought after by collectors and fans of mid-century Finnish ceramics, and many are getting hard to find. What’s best about them? They were made to last — and after all this time, they still hold up in everyday use.