Taisto Kaasinen – Wall Plaques from Arabia and Upsala-Ekeby
Taisto Kaasinen designed wall plaques in the 1950s–1970s for Arabia and Upsala-Ekeby. They often have animal or people motifs, strong colors, and kindhearted expression. Find your favorites among Taisto’s wall plaques or learn more in our overview.
An Overview of Taisto Kaasinen’s Wall Plaques
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 wall plaques from the 1950s–1970s. They often have animal or people motifs, strong colors, and kindhearted expression.
On the back side, the wall plaques were deep stamped with maker, country, and TK. Which of Taisto’s pieces is your favorite?
Taisto Kaasinen’s Wall Plaques for Upsala-Ekeby (1953–1961)
Duva (Dove), 1953, model 6001, length 30 cm / 11.8 in
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Duvor (Doves), 1953, model 6002, length 31 cm / 12.2 in
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Fisk (Fish), 1957, model 6019, length 45 cm / 17.7 in
Fiskar (Fish), 1958, model 6020, length 50 cm / 19.7 in
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Fisk (Fish), 1959, model 6048, length 42 cm / 16.5 in
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Fågel (Bird), 1959, model 6049, length 26 cm / 10.2 in
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Fågel (Bird), 1959, model 6050, height 40 cm / 15.7 in
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Flundra (Flounder), 1959, model 6051, length 26 cm / 10.2 in
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Bi (Bee), 1959, model 6053, height 10 cm / 3.9 in
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Fjäril (Butterfly), 1959, model 6054, length 13 cm / 5.1 in
Fjärilar (Butterflies), 1960, model 6063 A, height 46 cm / 18.1 in
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Fjärilar (Butterflies), 1960, model 6063 B, width 46 cm / 18.1 in
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Vikingar (Vikings), 1960, model 6075, height 29 cm / 11.4 in
The backside of a Upsala-Ekeby wall plaque
Taisto Kaasinen’s Wall Plaques for Arabia (1947–52 and 1962–1980)
Bird nest, height 49 cm / 19.3 in
Butterflies, height 55 cm / 21.7 in
Butterfly, width 19 cm / 7.5 in
Cave, width 200 cm / 79 in
Fish, width 35 cm / 13.8 in
Fish, width 47 cm / 18.5 in
Fish, width 57 cm / 22.4 in
Flounder, width 63 cm / 24,8 in
Sauna, width 46 cm / 18.1 in
The backside of a Arabia wall plaque