Birger Kaipiainen

After that he went to work for Finnish ceramics company Arabia in 1937, and later in 1954 for their Swedish sister company Rörstrand. Kaipiainen worked as a designer for Arabia for over fifty years. It was said that his illness heightened his artistic sensitivity. Kaipiainen was nicknamed "the king of decorators", for his nostalgic, romantic and highly decorative ceramic designs, at a time when minimalism was the prevailing trend in Finnish ceramics. He is known for repeatedly using the same signature nature inspired motifs, such as violets and curlews. His most famous designs were made at the Arabia ceramics factory. For example, the Paratiisi (Paradise) series, designed in 1969, which is still in production. Paratiisi was one of the first silkscreen printed series made by Arabia. Another noted design by Kaipiainen, the Sunnuntai (Sunday) series designed in 1971 was brought back into production by the Arabia company in 2019.

Birger Kaipiainen studied at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Rut Bryk is recorded as having studied under Birger Kaipiainen. The recorded working language is Finnish. Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki and Lidköping. Work by Birger Kaipiainen is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum and Röhsska Museum. Distinctions recorded are Prince Eugen Medal, Professor and Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

• Honorific Prefix — Professori • Name — Birger Kaipiainen • Birth Name — Birger Johannes Kaipiainen • Born — 1 July 1915 • Birthplace — Pori, Finland • Died — 18 July 1988 • Place of death — Helsinki • Occupation — Ceramist, Designer

Birger Kaipiainen is recorded as having received Prince Eugen Medal, Professor and Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland. Recognition and collections. Kaipiainen received Prince Eugen Medal, Professor and Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.