Antique Art Deco 1930s ‘SORJA’ porcelain coffee duo set by designer Greta Lisa Jäderholm-Snellman for ARABIA Finland / 1 cup + 1 plate

Antique Art Deco 1930s ‘SORJA’ porcelain coffee duo set by designer Greta Lisa Jäderholm-Snellman for ARABIA Finland / 1 cup + 1 plate. The Sorja tableware series is decorated with a delicate floral theme and a beautiful gold edge. In addition to deep and shallow plates, the AK model Sorja series includes various platters and bowls for specific purposes. Sorja tableware series was in production from 1935 to 1939. Old Arabia dishes bring the atmosphere to the dining table and also work as a decoration. Beautiful dishes show the details created by the artists and the patina of the time.

Arabia is one of Finland’s best known and most highly regarded brands. For over 140 years, Arabia has held a strong position in Finnish homes.Arabia is a pioneer of Finnish design and its designs express beauty, quality and practicality. Since 1873, Arabia has mirrored the times, with a commitment to strong, consumer-oriented design. Arabia’s key competences consist of design and long-term brand development; the objective is to ensure that the brand has a strong position in tableware. Arabia’s tableware brings people together to enjoy good food and good company.

Greta Lisa Jäderholm-Snellman was one of the first female ceramists in Finland and worked in many different materials throughout her career.  Jäderholm-Snellman started her career in France in 1919 at the Atelier de Lachenal where she produced a series of turquoise Art Deco inspired ceramics. In 1921 she moved back to Finland and began work at the ceramic factory Oy Arabia Ab’s factory in Helsinki. Jäderholm-Snellman is perhaps known for the period she spent at Arabia, renewing table settings and bringing in art influences from her time spent abroad in Europe. She both designed new homeware objects as well as the decoration style used on existing models. The style of the time used oriental and nature motives, strong colours and silvery etchings, as well as a craquelèe glaze. Jäderholm-Snellman also led the “Beautiful everyday goods” department that was established in 1929 to develop household items accessible to a broader audience. In 1937 she moved to Paris together with her husband Eero Snellman to participate in and assist at the Paris World Fair. While there she worked for a couple of years at the Sèvres factory in France – producer of some of the finest porcelain in Europe. She simultaneously worked at the Riihimäki Lasi glass factory from 1937 to 1949 and at Oy Ahlström Ab’s Iittala glass factory from 1945 to 1962.

• Cup Height – 5,5 cm
• Cup Diameter – 8,5 cm
• Plate diameter – 14 cm
• Cup Capacity – 150 ml
• The priec is for x1 duo set ( x1 cup and x1 plate)
• Design name – ‘SORJA’
• Vintage era – 1930s pre-war period
• Manufacturing years – 1935 to 1939
• Designer – Greta Lisa Jäderholm-Snellman
• Manufacturer – ARABIA Finland
• Made in Finland
• Condition – great / signs of age / use appear / scratches on the surface / see images