Inkeri Seppälä Ceramics – Arabia Finland

Inkeri Seppälä - Prominent Designer at Arabia

Inkeri Seppälä, also known as Inkeri Leivo, was a Finnish designer and ceramicist who created several iconic tableware pieces for Arabia in the 1970s. Her designs were characterized by a harmonious balance between functionality and aesthetics, resulting in timeless and sought-after porcelain series.

Famous works by Inkeri Seppälä
1. Faenza - An iconic series of stylized floral patterns in colors such as blue and brown, created in collaboration with Peter Winquist.
2. Taika - A decorative tableware with white berries on a dark background, inspired by Nordic mysticism.
3. Kirsikka - A playful series with vibrant cherry motifs, adding color and joy to the table setting.

Timeless design and sustainable quality
Her works combined aesthetic beauty with practicality, making them popular as both everyday tableware and collectibles.

Her contribution to Finnish ceramic design has made her pieces iconic and timeless, and they continue to be an important part of Nordic design history.