Arabia Ruska Coffee Cup & Saucer
Designer: Ulla Procopé
Manufacturer: Arabia Finland
Series: Ruska
Model: S Model – Size 1.0 Coffee Cup & Saucer
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Description
An original Arabia Ruska coffee cup and matching saucer designed by the renowned Finnish ceramic designer Ulla Procopé.
Introduced in 1960, the Ruska collection has become one of Arabia’s most celebrated tableware designs. Named after the Finnish word “Ruska,” referring to the rich colours of autumn foliage, the series is admired for its warm earthy tones and beautifully varied glaze.
Each piece is finished with a unique reactive glaze that produces natural variations in shades of brown, caramel and deep charcoal. Because of this traditional glazing process, no two Ruska pieces are exactly alike, making every cup and saucer a unique example of Finnish craftsmanship.
The clean cylindrical form belongs to Ulla Procopé’s iconic S Model, a timeless design celebrated for its balance of functionality, durability and Scandinavian simplicity.
This set comes with its original Arabia presentation box, making it an excellent choice for collectors and lovers of Nordic design.
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Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
The cup and saucer are free from chips, cracks and repairs. The glaze remains rich and vibrant with only minimal signs of age and careful use. The original Arabia box is included.
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Details
* Brand: Arabia Finland
* Series: Ruska
* Designer: Ulla Procopé
* Model: S Model
* Size: 1.0
* Material: Stoneware
* Colour: Brown / Earth tones
* Made in Finland
* Includes:
* 1 Coffee Cup
* 1 Matching Saucer
* Original Arabia Box
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About Ruska
Designed by Ulla Procopé in 1960, the Ruska collection became one of Arabia’s longest-running and most successful stoneware series. Inspired by the colours of the Finnish autumn, it combines durable stoneware with a distinctive reactive glaze, giving each piece its own individual character. The series was produced for decades and remains highly appreciated by collectors of Scandinavian ceramics today.
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Collector’s Note
Ruska has become a true icon of Finnish design. Its timeless form, exceptional durability and naturally varied glaze have made it one of the most recognisable Scandinavian tableware collections of the twentieth century.
Complete cup and saucer sets with the original Arabia box are increasingly sought after by collectors, making this set a wonderful addition to any Finnish design collection or an elegant everyday coffee ritual.
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Arabia Ruska Coffee Cup & Saucer with Original Box | Ulla Procopé | Finland
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Original Arabia Ruska coffee cup and matching saucer designed by Ulla Procopé. Made in Finland in durable stoneware with the iconic Ruska glaze. Complete with the original Arabia presentation box.
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Every Ruska piece is unique due to the reactive glazing process, resulting in natural variations in colour and texture.
