{"product_id":"arabia-finland-luumu-plum-from-the-pomona-series-7-coupe-soup-bowl-designed-by-raija-uosikkinen","title":"Arabia (Finland) 'Luumu' (Plum) from the 'Pomona' series, 7\" Coupe Soup Bowl [Sold Separately] *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn 1873 Swedish company\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econstructed a factory in Helsinki (Finland) on a plot of land known as Arabia. The company was especially interested in the Russian markets, and Finland provided easier access and lower import duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eProduction started in 1874 and in the beginning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArabia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduced undecorated domestic faijance, sanitary items and large tableware sets decorated with transfers made on copper plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWorld War I brought a change in the ownership of Arabia. In 1916,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esold the entire capital to Finnish buyers and independence in Finland marked a period of vigorous growth for Arabia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn 1945 Kaj Franck was hired by Arabia to develop product design. Despite World War II, Arabia managed to expand and by 1947 the company had employed over 2,000 people. Expansion, inflation caused by war, rising production costs and price controlling brought financial hardship to Arabia and in 1947\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWärtsilä\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovided financial aid, and by the end of next year the factory belonged to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eArabia’s product range was thoroughly updated in the 1950s, thanks to Kaj Franck. Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, Liisa Hallamaa and Brita Heilimo started in the Department of Industrial Art and Oiva Toikka and Francesca and Richard Lindh in the Art Department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eUlla Procopé’s 'Valencia' and 'Ruska' were released in the 1960s, as was the much-loved 'Paratiisi' series by Birger Kaipiainen (in 1969).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAfter 150 years, Arabia is still in operation today.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can read more about Arabia and their history, \u003ca style=\"color: #808080;\" href=\"https:\/\/arabia.fi\/eng\/about-arabia\/our-history\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries \u003c\/strong\u003ePomona\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e Luumu (Plum)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" Coupe Soup Bowl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigners\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUlla Procopé (shape), \u003c\/span\u003eRaija Uosikkinen (pattern)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1965-75\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 4cm tall, 17.5cm (7\") diameter\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Great vintage condition; free from chips, cracks or any major wear with only the smallest amount of surface wear and light crazing. One bowl has some light scratches, but minor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMultiple pieces available, each sold separately. Please choose the quantity you require via the drop-down menu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arabia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43378954272935,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_4321_9afb318f-6b7d-44c3-b260-df91e53e1b51.jpg?v=1757215785","url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/products\/arabia-finland-luumu-plum-from-the-pomona-series-7-coupe-soup-bowl-designed-by-raija-uosikkinen","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}