Birger Kaipiainen (1958) Perho Pitchers from Arabia
Birger Kaipiainen designed the Perho series in 1958 for Arabia. It consists of pitchers with modern forms and stylistic butterfly decors in different colors. Find your favorites among Birger’s Perho objects or learn more in our overview.
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An Overview of Birger Kaipiainen’s Perho Pitchers
Birger Kaipiainen (1915–1988) designed many classics for the Finnish Arabia company. One of the most appreciated series is Perho (Butterfly) from 1958. It consists of eight earthenware pitchers with modern forms and stylistic decors. They come in four different colors: turquoise, gray, yellow, and blue. The models are designed by Kaj Franck.
On the lower side, the pitchers are marked with the Arabia stamp. Which of Birger’s Perho objects is your favorite?
Turquoise Perho pitcher, height 11 cm (0,5 litre), model FA
Gray Perho pitcher, height 12,5 cm (0,75 litre), model FA
Yellow Perho pitcher, height 14 cm (1 litre), model FA
Blue Perho pitcher, height 17,5 cm (1,5 litre), model FA
Turquoise Perho pitcher, height 9,5 cm (0,5 litre), model FL1
Gray Perho pitcher, height 12,5 cm (1 litre), model FL2
Yellow Perho pitcher, height 15,5 cm (1,5 litre), model FL3
Blue Perho pitcher, height 17,5 cm (2,0 litre), model FL4
The decor of a Perho pitcher
The lower side of a Perho pitcher
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