PORCELAIN - Brand: Arabia
Arabia
Porcelain factory based in Helsinki, Finland.
The production started in October 1874.
Arabia received gold medal at the Paris World Fair in 1900.
1932 Arabia appointed an artistic director for the factory, Kurt Ekholm, who built up Arabia’s renowned Art Department. He also influenced the design of tableware following new international trends.
1945 Kaj Franck was hired to Arabia factory to develop product design.