Tableware: Arabia Finland Ruska Stoneware Pitcher

Tableware: Arabia Finland Ruska Stoneware Pitcher

R 750.00
R 750.00
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Tableware: Arabia Finland Ruska Stoneware Pitcher
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Tableware: Arabia Finland Ruska Stoneware Pitcher

Tableware: Arabia Finland Ruska Stoneware Pitcher

Vintage Arabia Finland "Ruska" (Autumn Colours) Stoneware Pitcher.

Designed by Ulla Procopé for Arabia Finland and produced in Helsinki between 1960 and 1999, Ruska is a legendary Scandinavian design classic. Because powdered iron was sprayed onto the matte glaze before firing, every single piece is unique — this one has a beautiful rich dark iron gradient around the rim, handle, and spout.

Made from heavy specialised ovenproof stoneware, this "S-model" is safe for hot liquids, baking, or microwave use and resilient against thermal shock. Highly functional as a milk or water jug, gravy pitcher, or styled as a rustic flower vase on a shelf.

Original Intended Use: Milk, water, or gravy pitcher for everyday Scandinavian table service.

Alternate Suggested Use: Rustic flower vase or statement shelf piece for a mid-century modern or Japandi-inspired interior.
More Details
  • Designed by Ulla Procopé for Arabia Finland — produced in Helsinki from 1960 to 1999.
  • Powdered iron sprayed onto the matte glaze before firing makes every Ruska piece uniquely individual.
  • Heavy specialised ovenproof stoneware — safe for hot liquids, baking, and microwave use.
  • "S-model" stoneware is resilient against thermal shock and holds temperature beautifully.
  • Ruska is one of the most collected Scandinavian ceramic lines globally, with a 39-year production run making it a true mid-century design icon.
Did you Know?

Arabia Finland was founded in 1873 as a subsidiary of the Swedish Rörstrand company, and by the mid-20th century had become one of the most celebrated ceramic manufacturers in the world. Ulla Procopé joined Arabia in 1948 and designed the Ruska line in 1960, inspired by the dramatic autumn colours of the Finnish landscape — the word "Ruska" literally means the season when leaves turn golden and brown. The line's 39-year production run (1960–1999) is a testament to its enduring design excellence, and today Ruska pieces are actively collected across Scandinavia, Europe, and internationally.
Origin & Era

Made in Finland, 1960s–1990s.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Diameter 11.5cm, Height 13.5cm, Length 15.5cm, Volume 1100ml.
Vintage Condition

Good vintage condition. Free of cracks, chips, structural damage, or major scratching. The bottom base ring shows expected minor shelf wear. The interior is clean and stain-free.
Price
R 750.00
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