Salad and Dessert Plates in Porcelain by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia, 1970s, Set of 6

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Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia Set of six dessert or salad plates, 1970s. Set comprising six plates in white porcelain decorated … Read more Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia Set of six dessert or salad plates, 1970s. Set comprising six plates in white porcelain decorated with characteristic “rice porcelain” ornamentation along the rim. The elongated transparent glaze areas form a light, rhythmic border, giving the plates an elegant and airy appearance. The restrained design language is typical of Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg’s later porcelain production for Arabia. Origin: Finland. Designer: Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: D. 19 cm. Period: 1970s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg (1905–1993) was an Austrian-born ceramic artist who worked at Arabia in Finland from 1936. She gained international recognition for developing “rice porcelain”, in which pierced or glazed areas filled with transparent glaze create a light, almost translucent effect. Her work represents a refined synthesis of technical innovation and Nordic modernism and is highly sought after by collectors today. See less