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Arabia - Design Lillemor Mannerheim-Klingspor - "De Bedreigde Dieren" (The Threatened) Series - Finland - 1984
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Manufacturer: Arabia. Design: Lillemor Mannerheim-Klingspor. Series: "De Bedreigde Dieren" (The Threatened). Dimensions: (Height) 15.5 x (width) 9 x (depth) 6.5 cm. Weight: 355 grams. Origin: Finland. Material: Ceramic. Color: Black - white. Period: 1984. Marked: Underside. Condition: Good condition - intact. Ceramic penguin sculpture from the series "De Bedreigde Dieren" (The Threatened), designed by the Swedish ceramist Lillemor Mannerheim-Klingspor in 1984 for the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) and produced by the Finnish manufacturer Arabia. Designer: Lillemor Mannerheim-Klingspor. Manufacturer: Arabia (Finland). Year: 1984. Features: A stylized black and white design with a smooth, matte finish and a distinctive round shape. This is a vintage item. This means it has been used. Items are not new or perfect, but they are very beautiful! Most vintage items show signs of wear. The extent to which these signs of wear are present is stated in the description. Photos are part of this description. Please view them carefully. Vintage (read: used) items sometimes show color variations, uneven wear and/or normal wear. Please take this into account when making a purchase. This ceramic sculpture is a design by Lillemor Mannerheim-Klingspor for the Finnish manufacturer Arabia. The piece is part of the series "De Bedreigde Dieren", which was released in 1984 in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The penguin is made of high-quality ceramic and shows a stylized, minimalist form. The design is characterized by the contrast between the glossy black glaze and the matte, off-white finish of the belly. On the underside, the object is marked with the stamps of Arabia Finland and the WWF, as well as the signature of the designer, Lillemor. The overall condition of the sculpture is excellent, which testifies to careful preservation over the years. The finish is intact and the colors are bright, without visible damage. The object retains its original character and is an authentic example of Finnish design from the 1980s. This collectible is a subtle and meaningful addition to any interior. It fits well within a Scandinavian or modern decor, for example on a sideboard, in a bookcase or as part of a ceramic collection. When shipping, the item will be carefully packed to prevent damage. It will be shipped in recycled and environmentally friendly boxes.
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CategorySculptureConditionExcellentColorsBlack, WhiteMaterialCeramicNumber of items1BrandArabiaOrientationPortraitArt sizeMiniHeight15 cmWidth9 cmDepth6 cmSeller locationVianen, NetherlandsDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalVianen, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since March 2020 • 316 sales