This page presents table-silver patterns used in Finland across different periods. The shape and decoration of the same pattern may vary according to the manufacturer, date of manufacture and size of the object.
For identification, compare the complete handle, the shape of its end and the decorative motif. Click an image to view the larger version.
Table-silver patterns
A–J
Aino
Kaija Levonen (later Österlund) designed the pattern in the 1960s. Its motif was inspired by the decoration on an Iron Age bracelet.
Akantus pattern
A general name for various leaf- and grape-motif patterns, used especially in the early 19th century. The pictured spoon was marked by Wahlbäck in Helsinki in 1834.
Birgitta
Bertel Gardberg designed the pattern in 1955.
Chippendale
An old traditional pattern named after the 18th-century style. It is one of Finland's most popular table-silver patterns, and several manufacturers have produced their own variants.
Diana
Kalevi Lehto designed the pattern for Kultakeskus in the early 1980s.
Empire
The pattern was designed by Auran Kultasepät Oy in the mid-1980s.
Helsinki
An old traditional pattern with several known variants. The pictured spoon was marked by Uusi Kultaseppä Oy in Helsinki in 1922.
Hopeasiipi
Tapio Wirkkala designed the pattern in 1955. The pictured fork was marked by Kultakeskus Oy in 1961.
Jaarli
The pattern was introduced in 1978 to mark the 60th anniversary of Kultakeskus Oy. It was designed by the company's own artists.
Jousi
The pictured spoon was marked by Kultakeskus Oy in Hämeenlinna in 1955.
Table-silver patterns
K–R
Kolmikulma (Three Corners)
A traditional pattern with many known variants. Kolmikulma appears in Auran Kultasepät Oy's 1930s price lists alongside Musla and other patterns. The pictured spoon was marked by Osuusliike Kultaseppä r.l. in Turku in 1920.
Kuukausilusikka (Month Spoons)
A Kultakeskus pattern with a different flower motif for each month. The image shows the September Carnation pattern.
January: rose; February: viola; March: freesia; April: primrose; May: nasturtium; June: snapdragon; July: bluebell; August: cornflower; September: carnation; October: cyclamen; November: iris; December: tulip.
Käpy (Pine Cone)
Vilho Ellenberg designed the Käpy series in the 1920s. The pictured spoon was marked by Juho Tepponen Oy in Helsinki in 1922.
Margit
Holger Rasmussen designed this pattern of Danish origin. It became known in Finland as the recycled-paper collection spoon. The pictured spoon was marked by Hopeatehdas Oy in Helsinki in 1964.
Marski
Tapio Wirkkala designed the pattern for Restaurant Marski in 1960. The series was originally made in nickel silver (alpaca) and has also been produced in silver since 1988.
Matta/suippopää (Matt/Pointed End)
The pattern is named after its matt-finished face and pointed end. Several variants are known, including polished versions. The pictured spoon was marked by Pettersson in Oulu in 1912.
Matta/tasapää (Matt/Flat End)
The pattern is named after its matt-finished face and flat end. Several variants are known, including polished versions. The pictured object was marked by Pettersson in Oulu in 1913.
Musla
An old traditional pattern known since the 18th century. Many variants have been made over time. On old spoons, the shell motif often also decorates the bowl.
Pitsi
Pertti Sarpaneva designed the pattern in the 1970s. The pictured spoon was marked by Turun Hopea in Turku in 1971.
Rokokoo (Rococo)
Väinö Hamara designed this silver coffee-service pattern around the turn of the 1950s.
Romantiikka (Romance)
The pattern was designed by Hopeakeskus Oy in the 1970s. A similar pattern has subsequently also been produced for sale under the name Robert. The pictured spoon was marked by Hopeakeskus Oy in Hämeenlinna in 1974.
Ruusu (Rose)
The pattern was designed by Auran Kultasepät Oy in the 1930s.
Table-silver patterns
S–V
Silve
Vike Laine designed the pattern in the 1960s. The pictured spoon was made by Auran Kultasepät Oy in 1963.
Suomi (Finland)
Akseli Gallen-Kallela is credited as the designer of the Art Nouveau Suomi series. To mark the 90th anniversary of Finnish independence, a numbered commemorative edition of 200 demitasse spoons was made in 585 gold. Silver coffee spoons bearing the 90th-anniversary mark were also produced for the jubilee year.
Talonpoikaisrokokoo (Rustic Rococo)
Raimo Räsänen designed the pattern. Its decoration was inspired by rustic Rococo furniture from Southern Ostrobothnia. The series went on sale in 1997.
Tapio
Tapio Wirkkala designed the pattern in 1957. The series was unveiled the following year at the Brussels World's Fair. The pictured spoon was marked by Kultakeskus Oy in Hämeenlinna in 1959.
Tornionjokilaakso (Tornio River Valley)
The engraved Tornionjokilaakso pattern is traditional on both sides of the Gulf of Bothnia. The motif is usually hand engraved, so individual examples differ slightly. The pictured spoon was marked by Kultakeskus Oy in Hämeenlinna in 1995.
Tähkä (Wheat Ear)
The series originated with a Christmas spoon designed by Mauno Honkanen in 1958. Its success led to the creation of the full tableware series.
Vanha ruotsalainen (Old Swedish)
A Gustavian spoon pattern with several known variants. The end can be rounded or pointed. The pattern is also known by different names in other countries and was fashionable around the turn of the 19th century. The pictured spoon was marked by Roos in Turku in 1819.
Vasa
This pattern of Swedish origin is named after the emblem of the Vasa royal dynasty used in its decoration. The Swedish designer Jacob Ängman created it in 1921. The pictured spoon was marked by Johan Appelgren in Vaasa in 1928.
Vasa, large
A large emblem of the Vasa dynasty is placed at the end of a Musla-pattern spoon handle. The pictured spoon was marked by Keturi in Vaasa in 1939.
Viulu (Violin)
Violin-pattern spoons were popular from the late 18th century into the early 19th century. The pictured spoon was marked by Brummer in Turku in 1792.