Taisto Kaasinen – Figurines from Arabia and Upsala-Ekeby
Taisto Kaasinen designed animal and people figurines in the 1950s–1970s for Arabia and Upsala-Ekeby. They often have rounded forms and kindhearted expressions. Find your favorites among Taisto’s figurines or learn more in our overview.
An Overview of Taisto Kaasinen’s Figurines
Taisto Kaasinen (1918–1980) designed many classics for the Finnish Arabia and Swedish Upsala-Ekeby companies. Some of the most well-known objects are the animal and people figurines from the 1950s–1970s. They often have rounded forms and kindhearted expressions.
On the lower side, the figurines are usually marked with maker and country. Which of Taisto’s animals and people is your favorite?
Taisto Kaasinen’s Figurines for Upsala-Ekeby (1953–1961)
Häst (Horse), 1953, model 6003, length 28 cm / 11.0 in
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Vildsvin (Wild Boar), 1954, model 6004, length 6 cm / 2.4 in
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Noshörning (Rhino), 1954, model 6005, length 4 cm / 1.6 in
Zebra, 1954, model 6006, length 7,5 cm / 3.0 in
Tiger, 1954, model 6007, length 5,5 cm / 2.2 in
Lejon (Lion), 1954, model 6008, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
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Giraff (Giraffe), 1954, model 6009, height 13,5 cm / 5.3 in
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Giraff (Giraffe), 1954, model 6010, height 38 cm / 15.0 in
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Fisk (Fish), 1955, model 6011, height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in
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Hackspett (Woodpecker), 1955, model 6012, height 11 cm / 4.3 in
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Duva (Dove), 1956, model 6013, height 12 cm / 4.7 in
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Duva (Dove), 1956, model 6014, height 9 cm / 3.5 in
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Fisk (Fish), 1958. model 6031, length 38 cm / 15.0 in
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Fisk (Fish), 1958. model 6032, length 50 cm / 19.7 in
Tjur (Bull), 1958. model 6033, length 40 cm / 15.7 in
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Tjäder (Capercaillie), 1958. model 6034, length 28 cm / 11.0 in
Same (Laplander), 1958. model 6036, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
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Same (Laplander), 1958. model 6037, height 30 cm / 11.8 in
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Ren (Reindeer), 1958. model 6038, length 20 cm / 7.9 in
Ren (Reindeer), 1958. model 6039, length 14 cm / 5.5 in
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Häst (Horse), 1959, model 6052, length 38 cm / 15.0 in
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Älgkalv (Moose Calf), 1960, model 6057, length 15 cm / 5.9 in
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Älgko (Moose Cow), 1960, model 6058, length 26 cm / 10.2 in
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Älgtjur (Moose Bull), 1960, model 6059, length 27 cm / 10.6 in
Viking, 1960, model 6074, height 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Viking, 1960, model 6064, height 14 cm / 5.5 in
Viking, 1960, model 6065, height 24 cm / 9.4 in
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Bulldogg (Bulldog), 1960, model 6066, length 18 cm / 7.1 in
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Maharadja (Maharaja), 1960, model 6067, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Tax (Dachshund), 1960, model 6068, length 20,5 cm / 8.1 in
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Papegoja (Parrot), 1960, model 6070, length 18 cm / 7.1 in
Alligator, 1960, model 6071, length 32 cm / 12.6 in
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Sköldpadda (Turtle), 1960, model 6072, length 21 cm / 8.3 in
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Hund (Dog), 1960, model 6060, length 18 cm / 7.1 in
The lower side of a Upsala-Ekeby figurine
Taisto Kaasinen’s Figurines for Arabia (1947–52 and 1962–1980)
Bear, length 25 cm / 9.8 in
Beetle, length 6 cm / 2.4 in
Beetle, length 12 cm / 4.7 in
Bison, length 30 cm / 11.8 in
Bumblebee, length 7 cm / 2.8 in
Dog, length 17 cm / 6.7 in
Giraffe, height 26 cm / 10.2 in
Reindeer, length 16 cm / 6.3 in
Walrus, length 19 cm / 7.5 in
Zebra, height 14 cm / 5.5 in
The lower side of a Arabia figurine