Germund Paaer for Kalevala Koru
Wooden bowl, approx. 1930s.
Decorative hand-carved wooden bowl featuring the characteristic dual bird-head terminals—an iconic motif closely associated with Kalevala Koru’s early design language. The warm patina and finely pierced details highlight Paaer’s ability to merge Nordic ornamentation with functional craftsmanship.
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Origin: Finland.
Material: Wood.
Dimensions: H. 17 cm, L. 42 cm.
Period: Approx. 1930s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Germund Paaer (1881–1950) was one of the key designers shaping the early identity of Kalevala Koru. He developed many of the company’s iconic motifs drawn from Finnish mythology and national romanticism, and his work ranges from jewellery to decorative utilitarian objects. Paaer’s designs are today regarded as classics of Finnish applied arts.
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