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Kati Tuominen-Niittyla for Arabia Finland Storybirds Oliver Pitcher Jug
About the Item
Rare black Oliver water jug or pitcher is a part of Storybirds series that was designed in 1993 by Kati Tuominen-Niittyla (b. 1947), an internationally acclaimed ceramic artist living and working in Helsinki, Finland, and manufactured from 1995 to 1998 by Arabia Finland. Made of glazed, high-fired ceramic, Storybirds featured four sculptural designs, each resembling an abstract bird with a spout as its beak. Storybirds series was awarded Distinction at the Finland Designs 1993 and 1994 Ambiente Frankfurt, competitions; it is currently in the collection of the V&A Museum.
The combination of monochromatic black glaze and unusual, architectural shape creates a playful, whimsical piece that is not only functional, but also an eye-catching decorative element for the interiors.
Oliver jug is 12.75" high with 3.18" diameter body; it is marked with Arabia Finland Storybirds sticker at the base.
The pitcher is in excellent vintage condition.
- Creator:Kati Tuominen Niittyla (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 3.18 in (8.08 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1993-1998
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Clifton Springs, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4421139273622
Roman Erlikh
Roman Erlikh is a professional woodworker with over 20 years’ experience. Roman Erlikh Studio creates bespoke and limited edition contemporary furniture and art objects. His first furniture collections were inspired by traditional Art Deco and Biedermeier styles interpreted through a modern lifestyle demands. Stepping away from merely utilitarian view of everyday objects, his recent collections are filled with meaningful textual context while incorporating traditional and modern woodworking techniques. Roman is using practical function as a common denominator to create emotionally charged art objects, blurring the boundary between art and function. While appreciating possibilities of ordinary materials, Roman is developing new mixed media multilayered composite varnishes and utilizes decorative gilding and mica veneer to actively engage ambient light, giving an additional aspect to relation of his objects to their environment. The decision to work in custom format was based on environmental concerns and opposition to culture of mass production and pure consumerism. The choice of materials was heavily influenced by sustainability and environmental concerns. All objects are made locally in the Brooklyn Navy Yard workshop. Elimination of storage and transportation needs for mass-produced furniture in lieu of creating a custom made objects on demand allows us to reduce waste of materials and energy.
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