ARA vase designed by Kurt Ekholm in the 1940s for Arabia

Expertly crafted in the 1940s by designer Kurt Ekholm, the ARA vase from Arabia is a stunning piece of home decor. With its sleek and timeless design, this vase adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Made with the highest quality materials, it is both durable and beautiful.

Kurt Ekholm (1907–1975) was a Finnish-Swedish designer and ceramic artist renowned for his refined, modern tableware and decorative objects. Serving as artistic director at Arabia from 1931 to 1948, Ekholm played a pivotal role in modernizing the company’s style, introducing clean lines, functional forms, and contemporary decoration that defined Finnish ceramics of the era.

He designed both everyday tableware and elegant, limited-edition pieces, often experimenting with glazes and patterns that combined simplicity with subtle ornament. Ekholm’s work remains highly collectible, valued for its craftsmanship, timeless Scandinavian aesthetic, and its role in shaping mid-20th-century Nordic design.