Raija Uosikkinen

Introducing Astialiisa Online's collection from Raija Uosikkinen (1923 – 2004). She is celebrated as one of Arabia's most famous decorators. Her Hattara design won gold in Sacramento in 1961, her work was exhibited two times at the Milano triennial, and at the Brussels World Exhibition in 1958. She is best known for her Emilia and Sotka series, as well as the collectible Kalevala and Christmas decorative year plates series. Her joyful designs are inspired by Finnish traditions and nature.
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Raija Uosikkinen
Celebrating Raija Uosikkinen on International Women's Day 🙋 A lady who gets nicknamed “mother of beauty” at Arabia must be something special. Raija Uosikkinen indeed is! ✨Where did Uosikkinen get her inspiration? ✨What are her most famous designs? 💎 Click the link to read all you need to know about this iconic designer ! 💎 #internationalwomensday#raijauosikkinen #uosikkinen #arabiadesign #arabiadesigner #Astialiisa #Arabiadishes #Arabiavintage #pomona
Dreaming of a visit to Helsinki? 🇫🇮 @astialiisa
In your dreams you could dive into a world of champagne and chandeliers. #ArabiaHotelli series by #RaijaUosikkinen is so storybook romantic! We just love this retro style! → To decorate your home with vintage from Finland click and shop now! #HotelsinHelsinki #北欧食器 #北欧ヴィンテージ食器 #北欧ヴィンテージ #ヴィンテージ食器 #アラビアフィンランド#アラビアヴィンテージ #アラビア #アラビア食器 #Arabiadishes #Arabiavintage #レトロ食器 #Arabiaceramics #スカンジナビアデザイン #フィンランド食器 #北欧モダン #아라비아핀란드 #아라비아핀란드빈티지 #북유럽그릇 #빈티지그릇 #북유럽빈티지그릇 #nordicvintage #nordicdesign
We’ve just added delightful Arabia Koralli to our webshop!
🍁Koralli is hand painted calligraphic style→ #Arabiavintage was indeed much admired for the talent of its ceramic painters. 🍁Each is unique! → Colours shift from pale to deep luxurious tones, giving the simple design depth. 🍁 Super cute and popular vintage nordic design → Click the link! #arabiakoralli #raijauosikkinen #北欧食器 #北欧ヴィンテージ食器 # #北欧ヴィンテージ #ヴィンテージ食器 #アラビアフィンランド#アラビアヴィンテージ #アラビア #アラビア食器 #イッタラ #北欧デザイン #Arabiadishes #Arabiaceramics #아라비아핀란드 #아라비아핀란드빈티지 #북유럽그릇 #빈티지그릇 #북유럽빈티지그릇
Paratiisi plates and bowls, designed by Birger Kaipiainen. Find out more about Nordic vintage from Finland at www.astialiisa.com⠀🌍 Free shipping on orders over 90 €! #nordicdishes #vintagedishes #Finnishdesign #BirgerKaipiainen #arabia #arabiafinland #Kaipiainen #finnishvintage #arabiaparatiisi #nordicinteriors #ceramics #finnishdesign #modernism #scandinaviandesign #design #everydaydesign #rusticceramics #paratiisi #paratiisiblack
We now have more Nyyrikki series, including lunch plates, soup plates, and serving bowls !
#ArabiaNyyrikki features a #handpainted ornament in blue and olive green. 🌿 The hand-painting is designed to be rough, to ensure a handicraft feeling in the dishes. 🌿 This design by Raija Uosikkinen was in production for only 2 years in the beginning of 1970’s. It is a rare treasure! 🌿 →There is loads more to see, so click on our link! #astialiisanew #raijauosikkinen #nyyrikki #arabiavintage #rarearabia #arabianyyrikki #Arabiadishes #Arabiaceramics #vintagearabia #nordicvintage
Meet your new best friend Nyyrikki @astialiisa 🌿
Our latest arrival #ArabiaNyyrikki features a #handpainted blue and olive green design. 🌿 The name #Nyyrikki refers to a forest god from #Finnishmythology. 🌿 This design by #RaijaUosikkinen was produced for only 2 years in the early #1970s. It is a #rare #arabiavintage treasure! 🌿 →For more new items, click the link! ✨Sign-up to our newsletter for vintage articles, competitions & discounts ✨ ⁠ #nordicvintage #nordicvintagedishes #arabiafinland #arabiadishes #uosikkinen#finnishvintage
What is the most affordable cup?
Let's celebrate the birthdays of two wonderful designers Anja Jaatinen-Winquist (9.4) & Raija Uosikkinen (12.4). 😍 Arabia Pirtti is a cooperation between the two! 🌷 Easy-to-use everyday cup popular in the 70s. 🌷 Made of durable stoneware, used a lot in cafes. 🌷 It creates a rustic or countryside mood. Want to see more affordable items? Click the link! . . #Arabiacoffeecup #raijauosikkinen #anjajaatinenwinquist #arabiapirtti #stoneware #Arabiadishes #Arabiavintage #Arabiaceramics
Ruija teapot and strainer, ,designed by Raija Uosikkinen. Find out more about Nordic vintage from Finland on our website 🔎 www.astialiisa.com⠀ 🌍 Free shipping on orders over 50 €! #raijauosikkinen #arabia #arabiafinland #scandinavianvintage #finnishvintage #nordicvintagehome #finnishhomes #nordichome #nordichomes #nordicdishes #nordicvintage #vintagedishes #retrodishes #uosikkinen #Finnishdesign #retrocups #coffeecup #Scandinaviandesign #ruija
Arabia Kekri 🌾 inspired a Finnish harvest festival
🌾Inspired by the tradition, #RaijaUosikkinen designed this modern #ArabiaKekri decoration with lovely thin lines for #ArabiaFinland in 1969. 📷 @veganbymusi Autumn salad on #arabiavintage Kekri serving platter. → To see more of this lovely series, click on our link! #kekri #autumninfinland #北欧食器 #北欧ヴィンテージ食器 #北欧ヴィンテージ #ヴィンテージ食器#アラビアフィンランド#アラビアヴィンテージ #アラビア #アラビア食器 #北欧デザイン #Arabiadishes #Arabiaceramics #スカンジナビアデザイン #フィンランド食器 #北欧モダン #아라비아핀란드 #아라비아핀란드빈티지 #북유럽그릇 #빈티지그릇 #북유럽빈티지그릇
Nuutajärvi Flora Amethyst Glass 20 cl, Vintage
Nuutajärvi Flora Amethyst Glass 20 cl, designed by Oiva Toikka. Find out more about Nordic vintage from Finland on our website 🔎 www.astialiisa.com⠀ 🌍 Free shipping on orders over 90 €! #nordicdishes #nordicvintage #vintagedishes #Finnishdesign #oivatoikka #toikka #Iittala #nuutajärvi #glass #marimekko #scandinavianvintage #finnishvintage #nordicvintagehome #finnishhomes #nordichome #nordichomes #nordicdishes #nordicvintage #vintagedishes #flora
We’ve just added gorgeous Arabia vintage coffee cups with golden flowers to our webshop!
For the longest time all proper #coffeecups had a #golddecoration on it. Even in the 50s, if a cup didn't have gold, then it was considered a plain kitchen item, not fit for the #coffeetable! ⚜ #ArabiaKimmel ⚜ #ArabiaOrnamentti 📷 ⚜ #ArabiaFiligran #Gold elevates above the ordinary and everyday to something a little more luxurious and special, without losing its cosy, playful and creative charm. → Click the link to see more! #esteritomula #raijauosikkinen #Arabiadishes #Arabiavintage
🌸 Cherry blossom pink! New vintage Arabia dishes
😍 In Helsinki the cherry trees have finally begun blossoming, so we added some lovely #pinkvintage dishes to our webshop! 💗 #ArabiaMonica – Delicate hand-painting + beautiful cone shape by #EsteriTomula 1959 💗 #ArabiaEsmeralda – Interesting decoration by #LailaHakala 1969. Are they octopuses? 🐙 💗 #ArabiaLeena – Beautiful pink flowers by #RaijaUosikkinen 1969. The raspberry dish was made by @Veganbymusi Fancy pink ? → Click to see more ! #Arabiadishes #Arabiavintage #Arabiaceramics
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February 28th is #KalevalaDay! 🇫🇮 Today we celebrate #FinnishCulture 🐝The #Kalevala was collated by Elias Lönnrot from oral folklore in 1835. It promoted the development of the Finnish culture & language. The #kalevalaplate was designed by #RaijaUosikkinen 🐻1976-1995. #AnnualPlate collectibles are popular and familiar design features in Finnish homes. A Kalevala poem is 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇬🇧 on the back of each plate. Would you like to read one? → Click the link ! #arabiakalevala #wallplate
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👑 Queen Elizabeth II's plates We started a collaboration with our neighbour 📷 @veganbymusi. She creates vegan dishes with beautiful colours and loves using vintage dishes. This time she tests protein snacks on Arabia golden Pitsi. Pitsi (lace) was designed by Raija Uosikkinen in 1970. 👑 At the time, Queen Elisabeth II of UK, visited Finland and bought a set of Pitsi dishes for Buckingham Palace. 👏🏻👏🏻 →Follow us for more tips worthy of royalty! #arabiavintage #queenelizabeth
Arabia Sotka collection designed by Raija Uosikkinen. Find out more about Nordic vintage from Finland on our website 🔎 www.astialiisa.com⠀ 🌍 Free shipping on orders over 50 €! #raijauosikkinen #arabia #arabiafinland #scandinavianvintage #finnishvintage #nordicvintagehome #finnishhomes #nordichome #nordichomes #nordicdishes #nordicvintage #vintagedishes #retrodishes #uosikkinen #Finnishdesign #retrocups #coffeecup #Scandinaviandesign #sotka #arabiasotka