Vintage Modernist Ceramic Handled Bowl by Kupittaan savi - Finland, Mid-Century

A bright yellow handled bowl with a clean, functional form that bridges kitchenware and modernist design. The long tubular handle makes it easy to lift and pour, while the rounded bowl keeps the shape soft and balanced.

Made by Kupittaan Savi in mid-century Finland, this handled bowl reflects the company’s push into bold colours and utilitarian shapes that felt fresh in the 1950s–60s. The glaze has a warm depth that shifts slightly across the surface, giving the piece both uniformity and character.

Like many Kupittaan Savi pieces, this bowl carries the marks of studio production: a certain ruggedness to the base, tiny glaze skips, and that handmade feel that makes each object unique. These aren’t flaws, just part of the charm of mid-century ceramics.

At 19 cm long, it’s a practical and decorative piece that moves between serving and display with ease, and adds a cheerful pop of vintage design to the table or shelf.

✦ Length 19 cm, Ø 14 cm, height 6 cm
✦ Material: Glazed ceramic
✦ Manufacturer: Kupittaan Savi
✦ Period: 1950s–60s
✦ Made in Finland
✦ Excellent vintage condition - light wear consisent with age

ABOUT KUPITTAAN SAVI
Kupittaan Savi operated in Turku, Finland between 1921 and 1969. Under designers such as Orvokki “Okki” Laine, the factory evolved from rustic earthenware towards bold, modernist ceramics with colourful glazes and streamlined forms. Today, its pieces are admired as icons of Finnish mid-century design – known for their handmade character, durability, and unmistakable charm.