Vintage Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker Norwegian Ceramic Wall Plaque Scandinavian Art

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Vintage Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker Norwegian Ceramic Wall Plaque – Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Pottery

A charming and highly collectible Scandinavian ceramic … Read more Vintage Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker Norwegian Ceramic Wall Plaque – Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Pottery

A charming and highly collectible Scandinavian ceramic plaque by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Norway, circa 1960s. This hand-painted decorative tile depicts a young boy standing beside a foal and horse, rendered in warm earth-tone glazes over a matte black ground—an evocative countryside scene reflecting Nordic folk traditions and Mid-Century Modern design sensibilities.

Executed in high-quality ceramic with glossy enamel highlights, the plaque is signed by the artist and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship associated with AWF production. Rustic pastoral themes such as “På landet” were a hallmark of the factory’s decorative art pottery, celebrating Scandinavian rural life through stylized composition and expressive color.

The horse motif carries deep roots in Nordic visual culture—echoing the heritage of the Dala horse tradition—making this plaque especially appealing to collectors of Scandinavian ceramics and folk-inspired decorative arts.

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Maker: Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker (AWF), Norway

Period: Mid-20th Century, circa 1960s

Material: Hand-painted glazed ceramic

Subject: Boy with foal and horse, pastoral countryside scene

Style: Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern / Nordic Folk Art

Dimensions: 9.5 in. W × 5.5 in. H × 0.5in. D

Condition
Excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age. Colors remain vivid and surface intact.

A beautiful Scandinavian collector’s piece—ideal for a gallery wall, library, or refined rustic interior—offering both artistic charm and cultural heritage in one distinctive ceramic plaque. See less