Rare Handcrafted Ceramic Dish by Pentik - Finland, 1970s

A beautiful and rarely seen piece from Pentik’s early years, this large ceramic dish features a deeply embossed floral design with hand-painted glaze in earthy tones. The scalloped edge and rich patterning make this an eye-catching centerpiece.

Made in Posio, Finland in the 1970s, this dish represents the early, artisanal era of Pentik production before it grew into a household name. Each of these early pieces was shaped and decorated by hand — and this one, with its bold size and unusually intricate detailing, is one of the rarest we’ve come across. Likely made in very limited quantities. This is the only we've ever seen.

Use it for serving or simply as a decorative centerpiece.

✦ Ø 28 cm
✦ Glazed ceramic
✦ Manufacturer: Pentik
✦ Period: 1970s
✦ Made in Finland
✦ Excellent vintage condition – minor signs of age on the base only

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.