Arabia Moomin Wall Tile
Framed Plate Nr. 1 Fishing (1991–1994)
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Arabia's 6 pieces framed plate series was in production from 1991 to 1994. The wood framed plates were sold in Finland through the Fantasy mail order business. The pictures are based on Tove Jansson's...
Arabia's 6 pieces framed plate series was in production from 1991 to 1994. The wood framed plates were sold in Finland through the Fantasy mail order business. The pictures are based on Tove Jansson's original illustrations and have been adapted to ceramics by Camilla Moberg.
Additional information
Name
Framed Plate Nr. 1 Fishing
Product category
Moomin Wall Tile
Production period
1991–1994
Theme
90s
Brand
Arabia
Product designer
Arabia
Graphic designer
Camilla Moberg
Characters
Moomintroll
Snufkin
Measurements
Height: 12.8, Width: 16.0 cm
Weight
200 g
Color
Multicolor
Materials
Vitro porcelain
Wood
Type
Wall tile
Designers
Arabia
Arabia was a Finnish design company founded in 1873 specializing in the processing of faijance, tableware and porcelain. The company's product selection consists of popular tableware sets and design products. Valued Arabia products are defined by timeless and strong design and practicality stemming from genuine consumer orientation. Several notable designers, such as Kaj Franck and Birger Kaipiainen, have designed products for Arabia, and Arabia has won numerous design awards. Arabia was acquired by Hackman in 1990 and became one of Hackman's trademarks.
Camilla Moberg
Camilla Kristina Moberg is a Finnish-Swedish designer and an artist. She was born on November 22nd 1961 in Helsinki. In the early 1990s Tove Slotte, the designer of the Arabia Moomin products went on parental leave, and the person hired to substitute her was freelance designer Camilla Moberg. She was completing her diploma work at Arabia at the time. Arabia Savoie- and Arabia Pinokas series are designed by Moberg. Substituting Tove Slotte, Moberg was offered the chance to design the next four Moomin mugs. Mugs designed by Camilla Moberg were in production from 1991 to 1999. She is an accomplished designer and her brand Camilla Moberg Designs has released several glass sculptures and graphic carved lamps. Camilla Moberg lives and works in Fiskars Village.
Characters
Moomintroll
Moomintroll is a lovable and happy creature, and he longs for adventure. He is always at the heart of the event. He cares for his friends very much, and wants everyone around him to be happy. Just like the other Moomins, Moomintroll loves the sea. Moomintroll is a great combination of his parents: He is brave and adventurous like Moominpappa, as well as kind and compassionate like Moominmamma. The best place in the world for Moomintroll is Moominvalley, and he never fails to find an adventure. His fearlessness and longing for adventure sometimes carry him out of the Valley. Moomintroll is a roundish character, and he has a tussle at the end of his tail. In spite of his young age, Moomintroll has experienced the highs and lows of romance with his girlfriend Snorkmaiden. Moomintroll first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel The Moomins and the Great Flood.
Snufkin
Snufkin is a harmonica playing free spirit, who loves fishing and hiking. His worldly belongings travel with him in his backpack, and he values the simple life. Freedom is very important to Snufkin, and he prefers doing things his own way. The wise and reflective Snufkin is very popular and admired in Moominvalley, especially among the tiniest and more fearful creatures. Each year around November, Snufkin leaves to travel south, and his friend Moomintroll stays behind and waits for his return. Mymble and Little My are Snufkin’s half sisters. Even though Snufkin enjoys his time alone, he doesn’t avoid the company of others. Snufkin has a green coat and a slouch hat. He first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel Comet in Moominland.
