Arabia, the Finnish ceramics manufacturer was established in 1873, by the Swedish company Rorstrand, itself a ceramics manufacturer since 1726. The name Arabia was derived from the Helsinki district in which the first factory was located, Arabianranta.

Manufacturing commenced in 1874 with assistance from skilled Rorstrand staff, with the primary market being Russia. Production facilities expanded in the late 1880s and 1890s with about one third of output destined for the Russian market.

In the 1900s export sales began to fall due to higher production costs and import duties in the destination countries and Arabia concentrated on domestic sales.

The company was sold in 1916 to Finnish investors and a program of modernisation and additions to the plant was undertaken. There were a number of ownership changes in the 1920s with the end result that Arabia, Rorstrand and another Swedish porcelain manufacturer, Lidkoping becoming part of the one group.

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Arabia Ware, c.1980s Finland, three pots including honey,…

Arabia Ware, c.1980s Finland, three pots including honey, marmalade & strawberry jam, height 9 cm

A large Arabia teapot by Ulla Procope, Finland. Originally…

A large Arabia teapot by Ulla Procope, Finland. Originally designed in 1953. Matte black ceramic with a woven cane handle. With Arabia mark to the base underside. Height 20 cm, width 22 cm, depth 16.5 cm

Finnish dinner set, Arabia, Saara, 8 place setting.

Finnish dinner set, Arabia, Saara, 8 place setting.

Arabia Ware Finnish brown stoneware dinner ware, (81 pieces)

81-Piece Finnish Brown Stoneware Dinnerware Set

Arabia Ware Finnish brown stoneware dinner ware, (81 pieces)

Arabia Ware two cylindrical Finnish porcelain vases, circa 1960,…

Arabia Finnish Porcelain Vases, 1960

Arabia Ware two cylindrical Finnish porcelain vases, circa 1960, stamped 'Arabia, made in Finland, Pastoraali', 21 cm and 11 cm high

Arabia Ware set of three graduated Finnish porcelain jugs,…

Arabia Finnish Porcelain Jug Set - 1960s Vintage

Arabia Ware set of three graduated Finnish porcelain jugs, circa 1960, stamped 'Arabia, made in Finland', the largest 17.5 cm high

Two GA3 teapots c.1970s, design by Ulla Procope for Arabia,…

Ulla Procope's GA3 Teapots with Seagrass Handles

Two GA3 teapots c.1970s, design by Ulla Procope for Arabia, brown and white ceramic with seagrass handles (a/f), height 16 cm, - 20 cm

Arabia Finland ceramic walrus figure marked to base, height 16…

Arabia Finland Ceramic Walrus Figure, 16cm

Arabia Finland ceramic walrus figure marked to base, height 16 cm.

Arabia Finland ceramic snow owl figure signed to base, with Wwf…

Signed Arabia Finland Ceramic Snow Owl Figure with WWF Stamp

Arabia Finland ceramic snow owl figure signed to base, with Wwf stamp, height 14 cm.

A collection of Arabia cookware, Finland, 20th century,…

Arabia Cookware Collection - Finland, 20th Century

A collection of Arabia cookware, Finland, 20th century, comprising two casserole dishes and a saucepan, the largest dish 12.5 cm high

Arabia Finland, black teapot, glazed porcelain with cane handle,…

Arabia Finland Glazed Porcelain Teapot with Cane Handle

Arabia Finland, black teapot, glazed porcelain with cane handle, manufacturer stamp to the base, 20 x 15 x 15 cm

Friedl Kjellberg, (Austrian-Finnish 1905 - 1993), rice grain…

Dark Brown Rice Grain Porcelain Cup by Friedl Kjellberg

Friedl Kjellberg, (Austrian-Finnish 1905 - 1993), rice grain porcelain small cup, made 1959 at Arabia - Helsinki, tapered form, dark red gloss interior, matt dark brown exterior. Incised potter's initials and marks, height 5.8 cm.

King & Country Laurence of Arabia series model #LOA014,…

Lieutenant Lawrence - Laurence of Arabia series

King & Country Laurence of Arabia series model #LOA014, Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence, height 11 cm

Good vintage Arabia Finland table vase marked to base, circa…

Vintage Arabia Finland Table Vase (1900) - 18cm Height

Good vintage Arabia Finland table vase marked to base, circa 1900, height 18 cm.

An Arabia, Finland, studio potted vase, height 14.5 cm

Arabia Finland Studio Vase, 14.5 cm Height

An Arabia, Finland, studio potted vase, height 14.5 cm

Arabia, Valencia, finish tableware, circa 1975, designed by…

Ulla Procope Arabia Valencia Tableware Set

Arabia, Valencia, finish tableware, circa 1975, designed by Ulla Procope (Finland, 1921-1968): coffee pot with lid, lidded sugar bowl and mini creamer. (5 pieces, including lids).

Arabia, Valencia, finish tableware, circa 1975, designed by…

Ulla Procope Arabia Valencia Tableware Set

Arabia, Valencia, finish tableware, circa 1975, designed by Ulla Procope (Finland, 1921-1968): teapot, mini lidded sugar bowl and mini creamer. (5 pieces, including lids).

Arabia, Valencia, finish tableware, circa 1975, designed by…

Arabia Valencia Candlesticks by Ulla Procope

Arabia, Valencia, finish tableware, circa 1975, designed by Ulla Procope (Finland, 1921-1968): a pair of candlesticks, (2). 20 cm high.

Arabia, Valencia, finish tableware, circa 1975, designed by…

Ulla Procope Arabia Casserole Set

Arabia, Valencia, finish tableware, circa 1975, designed by Ulla Procope (Finland, 1921-1968): casserole and lid. (2 items).

Arabia, Valencia, finish tableware, circa 1975, designed by…

Ulla Procope's Arabia Valencia Tableware Set (54 pieces)

Arabia, Valencia, finish tableware, circa 1975, designed by Ulla Procope (Finland, 1921-1968): a setting for six comprising of a dinner plate, a soup plate, a side plate, a dessert bowl and saucer, a coffee cup and saucer and a teacup and saucer. (9 x 6 =…

Arabia Ware Finnish stoneware charger, circa 1970, signed…

Arabia Finland Stoneware Charger, Signed, 1970s

Arabia Ware Finnish stoneware charger, circa 1970, signed 'Arabia, Finland, LP/W', 35 cm diameter

Vintage Arabia Finland mantle vase Fennia Jugend pattern,…

Arabia Finland Fennia Jugend Mantle Vase, Circa 1900

Vintage Arabia Finland mantle vase Fennia Jugend pattern, maker's mark to base, circa 1900, height 23 cm.

Mid Century Arabia polar bear jug designed by Richard Lindh,…

Richard Lindh Polar Bear Jug - Mid Century Design

Mid Century Arabia polar bear jug designed by Richard Lindh, height 21 cm

A brown ceramic glazed teapot & beaker, Arabia, Finland, c.1970,…

Arabia Brown Ceramic Teapot & Beaker, Finland 1970

A brown ceramic glazed teapot & beaker, Arabia, Finland, c.1970, height 11.5 cm, diameter 14 cm

Two various Arabia Finland milk jugs each with cow decoration,…

Arabia Finland Cow Milk Jugs Set

Two various Arabia Finland milk jugs each with cow decoration, marked to base, height 13.5 cm and 16 cm.

An Arabia, Finland crackle glaze covered circular box, marked…

Arabia Finland Crackle Glaze Circular Box, 15cm Diameter

An Arabia, Finland crackle glaze covered circular box, marked to base, diameter 15 cm

Arabia pottery, green/olive glazed, inscribed Arabia Finland,…

Arabia Finland Olive Glazed Pottery - 16cm Height

Arabia pottery, green/olive glazed, inscribed Arabia Finland, height 16 cm

Arabia wall plaque, designed by Gunvor Olin-Gronqvist, 1960's -…

Arabia Wine Stem Wall Plaque by Olin-Gronqvist

Arabia wall plaque, designed by Gunvor Olin-Gronqvist, 1960's - 70's, Finland, wine stem design, signed lower right, 24 x 47 cm

An Arabia Ruska dinner set, setting of six. 1971

1971 Arabia Ruska Dinner Set for Six

An Arabia Ruska dinner set, setting of six. 1971

Kaj Franck four bowls for Finel / Arabia, four coloured…

Kaj Franck's Four Coloured Enamel Bowls

Kaj Franck four bowls for Finel / Arabia, four coloured enameled bowls, Fnland, c 1960s, 10 cm high, 24 cm deep

Kaj Franck three bowls for Finel / Arabia, blue and orange…

Franck's Enamel Bowls for Finel/Arabia, 1960s

Kaj Franck three bowls for Finel / Arabia, blue and orange enamel, Finlang, c 1960s, 14 cm high, 21 cm deep

A harlequin set of four Wartsila Arabia, C1960s Tennis cups &…

1960s Harlequin Wartsila Arabia Tennis Cups & Saucers Set

A harlequin set of four Wartsila Arabia, C1960s Tennis cups & saucers, made in Finland, 1963

Finland 'Arabia' platter and large bowl - Valencia, signed Ulla…

Signed Ulla Procope Finland Platter and Bowl Set

Finland 'Arabia' platter and large bowl - Valencia, signed Ulla Procope, platter 36 cm diameter, bowl 22 cm diameter

A pair of cobalt blue deep round platters, Valencia by Arabia…

Cobalt Blue Valencia Platters with Plate Stands - Set of 2

A pair of cobalt blue deep round platters, Valencia by Arabia of Finland, Valencia stopped production in 2002, including plate stands [4], diameter 33 cm

Two Finland 'Arabia' breakfast cups and saucers, Signed Ulla…

Signed Ulla Procope Arabia Breakfast Cups & Saucers

Two Finland 'Arabia' breakfast cups and saucers, Signed Ulla Procope

Howard Smith for Arabia, Timo white ceramic bird

Arabian Howard and Timo's Ceramic Bird

Howard Smith for Arabia, Timo white ceramic bird

An Arabia Liekki design set of Ovenware dishes, flamed proof,…

Arabia Flamed Proof Ovenware Set

An Arabia Liekki design set of Ovenware dishes, flamed proof, of various shapes. (4)

Two Arabia miniature vases, Finland.

Arabia Miniature Vases from Finland

Two Arabia miniature vases, Finland.

Arabia (Finland) 'Ruska' stoneware dinner set, comprising of 6…

Arabia 'Ruska' Stoneware Dinner Set with 53 Pieces

Arabia (Finland) 'Ruska' stoneware dinner set, comprising of 6 large, 6 medium and 10 small plates, 6 large & 5 small bowls, 10 teacups with saucers, coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl and 6 coffee cups with saucers

Three graduated Arabia bull jugs. Height 16 cm

Set of Three Graduated Arabia Bull Jugs - 16cm

Three graduated Arabia bull jugs. Height 16 cm

Scandinavian modern Arabia Ruskin dinner service, Includes 14…

Scandinavian Modern Ruskin Dinner Service

Scandinavian modern Arabia Ruskin dinner service, Includes 14 cup/saucers, teapot, sugar, creamer, eight soups, eight bread plates, six dinner plates, eight dinner plates, eight salad plate

Vintage Arabia coffee set, comprising 6 cups with saucers, milk…

Vintage Arabia Coffee Set with 6 Cups, Jug & Bowl

Vintage Arabia coffee set, comprising 6 cups with saucers, milk jug & sugar bowl

An Arabia jug black and white decoration depicting tea in the…

"Tea in the Park" Jug

An Arabia jug black and white decoration depicting tea in the park. Height 21 cm

Arabia Ware coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, milk jug,…

Arabia Ware Coffee Set with 12 Cups and Saucers

Arabia Ware coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, cake plate and 12 cups with saucers

An Arabia coffee pot 18 cm high

18cm Arabia Coffee Pot

An Arabia coffee pot 18 cm high

Two Arabia jugs

Arabia Jug Pair

Two Arabia jugs

An Arabia of Finland part tea service for six plus two spare…

Finland Arabia Tea Set for 6+2 Saucers

An Arabia of Finland part tea service for six plus two spare saucers

Rare J. Bleau antique map of the entire Middle East with Arabia…

Antique Map of Middle East with Arabia Prominent (1640)

Rare J. Bleau antique map of the entire Middle East with Arabia prominent. Region: Maps of the Middle East, Turkey and Central Asia, mapmaker: J. Bleau. Place and date of publication: Amsterdam 1640. Medium and colour: copperplate, hand coloured. 41 x 52…

Large vintage wall ceramic plaque. Peacock Arabia Finland…

Vintage Peacock Wall Plaque from Arabia Finland Hovisaari

Large vintage wall ceramic plaque. Peacock Arabia Finland Hovisaari. 49 cm high.

Arabia 1960's black glazed teapot.

Black Glazed Teapot from 1960's Arabia

Arabia 1960's black glazed teapot.