Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia Set of six salad dessert plates, 1970s.

Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia Set of six salad/dessert plates, 1970s. Set comprising six salad or cake plates in white porcelain decorated with characteristic “rice porcelain” ornamentation along the rim. The elongated transparent glaze areas form a light, rhythmic border, giving the plates an elegant and airy appearance. The restrained design language is typical of Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg’s later porcelain production for Arabia. Origin: Finland. Designer: Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: D. 19 cm. Period: 1970s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg (1905–1993) was an Austrian-born ceramic artist who worked at Arabia in Finland from 1936. She gained international recognition for developing “rice porcelain”, in which pierced or glazed areas filled with transparent glaze create a light, almost translucent effect. Her work represents a refined synthesis of technical innovation and Nordic modernism and is highly sought after by collectors today.