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Arabia (Finland) 'Ruska'

Introduced in 1960 by the historic Finnish manufacturer Arabia, the Ruska (translating to 'Autumn' or 'Autumn Colours') pattern is an example of rustic Scandinavian modernism. Designed by Ulla Procopé, it became one of Arabia’s most successful and longest-running production lines, remaining a staple of Nordic dining tables until it was finally retired in 1999. Moving away from delicate porcelain, Ruska featured a tactile aesthetic that captured the changing tastes of the mid-century era. The defining feature of Ruska is its...

Holmegaard (Denmark)

With a proud tradition of glass production dating back to 1825, Holmegaard stands as a Danish design icon and a defining pillar of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The company's cultural heritage builds upon the legacy of a remarkable woman who was far ahead of her time: Countess Henriette Danneskiold-Samsøe. Fiercely pursuing her late husband’s dream of establishing a glassworks by the Holmegaard marsh, she initially oversaw the production of simple green utilitarian bottles. However, she quickly managed to expand and transform the furnaces...

Ceramics | Italian

Åseda Glasbruk (Sweden)

Operating out of Kronoberg County, Sweden, Åseda Glasbruk was a mid-century glass factory that produced highly sought-after decorative wares between 1947 and 1977. While some Swedish factories boasted histories spanning centuries, Åseda’s relatively brief, thirty-year operational window aligned with the peak of the global mid-century modern movement. Toward the end of its run, the factory was incorporated into the Royal Krona group in 1975, although the umbrella company unfortunately went into liquidation just two years later. The turning point for...

Wall Clocks

Prints, School Maps & Wall Décor