Description

Manufacturer: Upsala Ekeby
Designer: Mari Simmulson
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Era: 1960s
Condition: It has been used in a private home, so there are some minor scratches.
Size: Width 19.5cm

Upsala Ekeby is
A Swedish ceramics manufacturer,
It was founded in Uppsala in 1886.
Initially, they produced bricks and tiles,
They began manufacturing household ceramics around 1910.
It became known for its beautiful designs, such as those for vases.

Mari Simmulson
(1911-2000)
A renowned ceramic artist of Estonian-Swedish descent,
He is one of the leading figures in 20th-century Swedish ceramic design.
She was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, to Estonian parents.
I studied sculpture at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Tallinn.
In the 1930s, he trained at the Finnish ceramics manufacturer Arabia.
He emigrated to Sweden in 1944.
First, I worked at the Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory under Wilhelm Kåge.
From 1949, they moved to Upsala Ekeby.
He was a member until 1972.
They produced a diverse range of creative works.

Her work is characterized by vibrant colors and decorative designs.
Vase, wall-mounted plate,
This ranges from sculptural figures to a wide variety of other items.
They are particularly famous for their exotic and colorful sculptures featuring women and animals as motifs.
I also created large sculptures depicting women from Africa and Asia.
Reflecting the interest in different cultures in the 1950s,
Many designs feature diverse themes such as leaves and birds.

[Before purchasing]

I will mention any noticeable scratches or chips,
We do not mention minor imperfections such as warping or unevenness inherent to vintage or ceramic items, unless they are particularly noticeable, as these are considered part of the item's character.
I've included photos to make it as easy to understand as possible, so please check them out.

*For environmental reasons and cost reduction, the packaging will be as follows:
We will be using recycled cardboard and waste paper.