Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (1958) Kukka from Arabia
Hilkka-Liisa Ahola designed the Kukka (Flowers) series in 1958 for Arabia. It consists of earthenware objects with sturdy forms, white glaze, and hand-painted floral decors. Find your favorite among Hilkka-Liisa’s Kukka pieces or learn more in our overview.
An Overview of Hilkka-Liisa Ahola’s Kukka Series
Hilkka-Liisa Ahola designed many classics for the Finnish Arabia company. One of the most well-known series is the Kukka (Flowers) from 1958. It consists of earthenware vases, teapots, and wall plaques. They have sturdy forms, white glaze, and hand-painted floral decors. Each model could have more than one decor.
The objects are often marked with Arabia, HLA, model name, and painter’s signature. The letters in the model name suggest the designer of the model:
AH = Annikki Hovisaari
HLA = Hilkka-Liisa Ahola
GA = Ulla Procopé
The Kukka series was manufactured until 1975. Which of Hilkka-Liisa’s pieces is your favorite?
Vase, model AH 4, height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Vase, model AH 5, height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Vase, model AH 6, height 30 cm / 11.8 in
Vase, model HLA 100/1, height 12 cm / 4.7 in
Vase, model HLA 100/2, height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Vase, model HLA 100/3, height 23,5 cm / 9.3 in
Vase, model HLA 102/1, height 13 cm / 5.1 in
Vase, model HLA 102/2, height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Vase, model HLA 101/1, height 12,5 cm / 4.9 in
Vase, model HLA 101/2, height 17 cm / 6.7 in
Vase, model HLA 103/1, height 10 cm / 3.9 in
Vase, model HLA 103/2, height 20,5 cm / 8.1 in
Vase, model HLA 103/3, height 13 cm / 5.1 in
Vase, model HLA 104/1, height 8 cm / 3.1 in
Vase, model HLA 104/2, height 11,5 cm / 4.5 in
Vase, model HLA 104/3, height 14,5 cm / 5.7 in
Vase, model HLA 104/4, height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in
Vase, model HLA 105/1, height 15 cm / 5.9 in
Vase, model HLA 105/2, height 17,5 cm / 6.9 in
Vase, model HLA 12, height 30 cm / 11.8 in
Vase, model HLA 13, height 40 cm / 15.7 in
Wall plaque, model HLA 9, height 33 cm / 13.0 in
Wall plaque, model HLA 10, height 42 cm / 16.5 in
Wall plaque, model HLA 11, height 38,5 cm / 15.2 in
Teapot, model GA 1, 0,7 Ltr
Teapot, model GA 3, 1,6 Ltr
The lower side of a Hilkka-Liisa Ahola Kukka object
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