Arabia Finland “Suvi” Oversized Tea Cup & Saucer – Kaj Franck & Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, 1971–1972

A rare and generous piece of Finnish design history — the Arabia “Suvi” (Summer) oversized tea cup and saucer, produced for just two years between 1971 and 1972. With its substantial 0.5-litre capacity, this is a cup made for slow mornings and long conversations.

The cup form was designed by the legendary Kaj Franck, one of the most celebrated figures in Finnish design, while the decoration was created by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist — a pairing that makes this piece doubly collectible.

• Name: Suvi (Summer)
• Manufacturer: Arabia Finland
• Made in: Finland
• Production period: 1971–1972
• Cup & saucer model: Kaj Franck
• Decoration: Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist
• Capacity: 0.5 litres
• Cup height: 9.3 cm
• Cup diameter: 11.5 cm
• Saucer diameter: 17 cm
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition