• Coffee cup and plates BR, Aurinko, Esteri Tomula, Arabia, エステリ・トムラ, アウリンコ, アラビア, 에스테리 토물라, 아우린코, 아라비아 - Royal SiO2
  • Coffee cup and plates BR, Aurinko, Esteri Tomula, Arabia, エステリ・トムラ, アウリンコ, アラビア, 에스테리 토물라, 아우린코, 아라비아 - Royal SiO2
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Coffee cup and plates BR, Aurinko, Esteri Tomula, Arabia

Coffee cup and plates BR, Aurinko, Esteri Tomula, Arabia

The Details
Designer: Esteri Tomula
Object: Coffee cup and plates
Model: BR
Series: Aurinko
Manufacturer: Arabia
Period of Manufacture: 1972-1974
Material: Hard faience
Technique: Jiggered / Machine-formed
Color: Yellow, white
Width: Coffee cup 93 mm / Saucer 133 mm / Cake plate 170 mm
Length: Coffee cup 70 mm / Saucer 133 mm / Cake plate 170 mm
Height: Coffee cup 60 mm / Saucer 18 mm / Cake plate 22 mm
Weight: Coffee cup 105 g / Saucer 120 g / Cake plate 250 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Unsigned (As Issued)
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: The set includes 1 coffee cup, 1 saucer and 1 cake plate. Scandinavian design, Finnish ceramics.

The Story
The "Aurinko" (sun) coffee cup set, designed by Esteri Tomula for the Arabia factory in 1972, is a shining gem of Finnish design history. Crafted from hard faience, this series catches the eye with Tomula’s iconic "large flower" decoration, bringing forth the joy and warmth of the 1970s. In this yellow color variant, organic playfulness and timeless functionality unite. Because "Aurinko" was in production for only a short period (1972–1974), excellently preserved sets have become highly rare and sought after among collectors. Due to its historical significance, short production run, and stable demand in the design market, this piece offers collectors stable, long-term investment value.

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Esteri Tomula

Esteri Tomula (1920–1998). One of Finland's most celebrated ceramic decorators, Esteri Tomula transformed everyday tableware into richly illustrated works of art through her extraordinary talent for pattern and colour. After studying graphic design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki, she joined Arabia in 1947, where she spent nearly four decades creating decorative designs that became enduring classics of Finnish ceramics. Working closely with Kaj Franck and other leading form designers, Tomula developed a distinctive artistic language inspired by wildflowers, berries, herbs and the changing seasons of the Nordic landscape. Her signature technique combined finely screen-printed black outlines with vibrant hand-painted colours, giving her decorations exceptional depth and character. Among her best-known creations are Pastoraali, Krokus, Fennica and the beloved Esteri pattern, originally introduced in 1973 and reissued in 2017 to celebrate the centenary of Finland's independence. Through her remarkable ability to combine botanical precision with warmth and imagination, Tomula brought beauty and storytelling into everyday life. Today, her ceramics remain among Arabia's most treasured creations, admired by collectors worldwide for their timeless elegance, artistic richness and unmistakable Nordic character.

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