Arabia Finland • Botanica • Vaccinium myrtillus • small wall plate

This piece was created by Finnish designer Esteri Tomula (1920–1998). In the Botanica series, she focused on wildflowers and plants from Finnish forests, naming each wall plate with the plant's Latin scientific name, making each work resemble a tranquil ceramic botanical specimen.

Tomula captured the essence of plants with minimalist brushstrokes, gently documenting the most common flowers and plants found in Finnish forests.

The Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) on the plate depicts the layers of deep blue berries and leaves with delicate lines, exuding the quiet atmosphere of a botanical illustration. Placed in a corner of the home, it evokes the freshness and tranquility of a Nordic forest, adding a natural breath to the space.

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Arabia Finland｜Esteri Tomula｜Botanica
• Series: Botanica
• Design Period: 1970s-1980s
• Motif: Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry)
• Size Plate: Ø 12 cm

• Discontinued: The Botanica series was produced from 1978–1989, making it one of Tomula's later works. As Nordic design shifted towards minimalism in the 1980s, Arabia gradually scaled back its production of decorative wall plates, leading to the discontinuation of this series in the late 80s.

Condition：
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks.

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《 Vintage Object Notes 》

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