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Sven Erik Skawonius, Vase, Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Sven Erik Skawonius, Vase, Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

Sven Erik Skawonius, Vase, Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in High Point, NC

This vase was designed by Sven Erik Skawonius and was made of earthenware in Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden during the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Scandinavian Modern Vase "Bari" Sven Erik Skawonius, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Bari" Sven Erik Skawonius, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Vase "Bari" Sven Erik Skawonius, Sweden, 1950s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Örebro, SE

Beautiful vase "Bari" in light celadon green glaze with relief decoration, designed by Sven Erik Skawonius for Upsala-Ekeby Karlskrona, ca 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Round, Blue Serving Dish with stars - Upsala Ekeby - Sven Erik Skawonius
Round, Blue Serving Dish with stars - Upsala Ekeby - Sven Erik Skawonius

Round, Blue Serving Dish with stars - Upsala Ekeby - Sven Erik Skawonius

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely ceramic dish designed by Sven-Erik Skawonius at Upsala Ekeby. The dish is 32,5 cm (13") in diameter and in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Blue and Red Peacock Vases Sven Erik Skawonius Upsala Ekeby, 1950s
Midcentury Blue and Red Peacock Vases Sven Erik Skawonius Upsala Ekeby, 1950s

Midcentury Blue and Red Peacock Vases Sven Erik Skawonius Upsala Ekeby, 1950s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Wonderful blue and red ceramic vases in peacock looking pattern. Designed by Sven Erik Skawonius for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1954.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish art deco table lamp attributed to Sven-Erik Skawonius, Kosta, 1930s
Swedish art deco table lamp attributed to Sven-Erik Skawonius, Kosta, 1930s

Swedish art deco table lamp attributed to Sven-Erik Skawonius, Kosta, 1930s

By Kosta Glasbruk 1

Located in Forserum, SE

A graceful Swedish art deco table lamp, attributed to the artist Sven-Erik Skawonius, for the glassworks Kosta. No signature.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Timeless Elegance: Anna-Lisa Thomson's Iconic Earthenware Vase from the 1930s.
Timeless Elegance: Anna-Lisa Thomson's Iconic Earthenware Vase from the 1930s.

Timeless Elegance: Anna-Lisa Thomson's Iconic Earthenware Vase from the 1930s.

By Gamla Uppsala Keramik, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Stockholm, SE

In 1933, Thomson embarked on a new chapter, joining the creative milieu of Upsala Ekeby, collaborating with luminaries such as Sven Erik Skawonius and Vicke Lindstrand. Here, she etc...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Statue Known as "the Zodiac" by Lars Bergsten for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
Statue Known as "the Zodiac" by Lars Bergsten for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

Statue Known as "the Zodiac" by Lars Bergsten for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

By Lars Bergsten, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

"Stipa" Vases by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
"Stipa" Vases by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

"Stipa" Vases by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Swedish grace and Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase in Jade green, Sweden
Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase in Jade green, Sweden

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase in Jade green, Sweden

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Gamla Uppsala Keramik

Located in Stockholm, SE

In 1933, she left St: Erik to join Upsala Ekeby, collaborating with notable artists such as Sven Erik Skawonius and Vicke Lindstrand.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of vases by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of vases by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of vases by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Swedish grace and Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

'Cleo' pottery bowl or plate by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
'Cleo' pottery bowl or plate by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

'Cleo' pottery bowl or plate by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Upsala Ekeby, Mari Simmulson

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius. The company’s ceramic manufacturing began in the 1960s in response to growing sales.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Rare "Faenza" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960
Rare "Faenza" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960

Rare "Faenza" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960

By Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Swedish grace and Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Art Deco White Seashell Motif Table lamp By Anna Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Art Deco White Seashell Motif Table lamp By Anna Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

Art Deco White Seashell Motif Table lamp By Anna Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Grythyttan, SE

In 1935, she joined Upsala-Ekeby, where she worked alongside Sven Erik Skawonius to elevate the company’s artistic output for the Paris 1937 and New York 1939 World Exhibitions.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-century modern art vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Mid-century modern art vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

Mid-century modern art vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Swedish grace and Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist art vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Brutalist art vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

Brutalist art vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Swedish grace and Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

'Mexico' vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
'Mexico' vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

'Mexico' vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Swedish grace and Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Vase Stoneware Attributed to Anna-Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1940
Vase Stoneware Attributed to Anna-Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1940

Vase Stoneware Attributed to Anna-Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1940

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc

It wasn't until the 1940s that Upsala-Ekeby itself began to manufacture household pottery, hiring various designers and potters, including the aforementioned Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sv...

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Stunning Vase - Bari - Sven-Erik Skawonius - Upsala Ekeby Karlskrona 1950s
Stunning Vase - Bari - Sven-Erik Skawonius - Upsala Ekeby Karlskrona 1950s

Stunning Vase - Bari - Sven-Erik Skawonius - Upsala Ekeby Karlskrona 1950s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely porcelain vase of the rare model Bari designed by Sven-Erik Skawonius in the 1950s at Upsala Ekeby Karlskrona.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Sven Erik Skawonius Maraccas Blue Reptile Ceramic Vase Upsala Ekeby Sweden 1960s
Sven Erik Skawonius Maraccas Blue Reptile Ceramic Vase Upsala Ekeby Sweden 1960s

Sven Erik Skawonius Maraccas Blue Reptile Ceramic Vase Upsala Ekeby Sweden 1960s

By Upsala Ekeby, Mari Simmulson, Stig Lindberg

Located in Basel, BS

Rare ‚Maraccas‘ vase designed by Sven Erik Skawonius for Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, only produced from 1969-1970.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Cabinet on Stand Attributed to Sven-Erik Skawonius, Sweden, 1940’s
Cabinet on Stand Attributed to Sven-Erik Skawonius, Sweden, 1940’s

Cabinet on Stand Attributed to Sven-Erik Skawonius, Sweden, 1940’s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Mahogany with beech inlays. Measures: H: 150 cm/ 4' 11" W: 97.5 cm/ 3' 2 3/8" D: 40.5 cm/ 1' 4".

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Vase by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
Vase by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

Vase by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, White Matte Glaze model 23
Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, White Matte Glaze model 23

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, White Matte Glaze model 23

By Gamla Uppsala Keramik, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Stockholm, SE

In 1933, she left St: Erik to join Upsala Ekeby, collaborating with notable artists such as Sven Erik Skawonius and Vicke Lindstrand.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, Off-White Glazed, Sweden
Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, Off-White Glazed, Sweden

Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, Off-White Glazed, Sweden

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Gamla Uppsala Keramik

Located in Stockholm, SE

In 1933, she left St: Erik to join Upsala Ekeby, collaborating with notable artists such as Sven Erik Skawonius and Vicke Lindstrand.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Vases by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Vases by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Vases by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

By Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius. The company’s ceramic manufacturing began in the 1960s in response to growing sales.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

'Ringo' Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
'Ringo' Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

'Ringo' Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Mari Simmulson

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius. The company’s ceramic manufacturing began in the 1960s in response to growing sales.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vase by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
Vase by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

Vase by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Swedish grace and Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

"Stipa" Vase by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
"Stipa" Vase by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

"Stipa" Vase by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Swedish grace and Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vases by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Vases by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Vases by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

By Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

'Ringo' Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
'Ringo' Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

'Ringo' Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Mari Simmulson

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius. The company’s ceramic manufacturing began in the 1960s in response to growing sales.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist ceramic art vase 'Ringo'  by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Brutalist ceramic art vase 'Ringo'  by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

Brutalist ceramic art vase 'Ringo' by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius. The company’s ceramic manufacturing began in the 1960s in response to growing sales.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

'Beata' Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
'Beata' Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

'Beata' Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius. The company’s ceramic manufacturing began in the 1960s in response to growing sales.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

'Cleo' bowl or plate by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
'Cleo' bowl or plate by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

'Cleo' bowl or plate by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius. The company’s ceramic manufacturing began in the 1960s in response to growing sales.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Sven Erik Skawonius, Table Lamp, Glazed Earthenware, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Sven Erik Skawonius, Table Lamp, Glazed Earthenware, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

Sven Erik Skawonius, Table Lamp, Glazed Earthenware, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in High Point, NC

A table lamp. Designed by Sven Erik Skawonius, produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mari Simmulson Vintage Vase Upsala-Ekeby
Mari Simmulson Vintage Vase Upsala-Ekeby

Mari Simmulson Vintage Vase Upsala-Ekeby

By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Mari Simmulson, Ingrid Atterberg, Taisto Kaasinen, Hjordis Oldfors, Viking Goransson, Sven Erik Skawonius Prominent Upsala-Ekeby artists from left to right: Ingrid Atterberg, Taisto ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vases by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Vases by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Vases by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

By Upsala Ekeby, Ingrid Atterberg

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Josef Frank Lounge Chair in Mahogany, circa 1934
Josef Frank Lounge Chair in Mahogany, circa 1934

Josef Frank Lounge Chair in Mahogany, circa 1934

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H 33.86 in W 28.75 in D 34.26 in

Josef Frank Lounge Chair in Mahogany, circa 1934

By Josef Frank

Located in Waalwijk, NL

This chair was previously owned by the designer and artist Sven Erik Skawonius (1908-1981). Josef Frank (1885-1967) was an Austrian architect.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

'Moske' vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
'Moske' vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

'Moske' vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden

By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Swedish grace and Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A Small Beautiful Vase by Anna Lisa Thomson, Swedish Ceramic, 1940´s. Sweden.
A Small Beautiful Vase by Anna Lisa Thomson, Swedish Ceramic, 1940´s. Sweden.

A Small Beautiful Vase by Anna Lisa Thomson, Swedish Ceramic, 1940´s. Sweden.

Located in Malmo, SE

She became their major designer during this period. 1933 she left in order to begin working at Upsala Ekeby, She worked together with Sven Erik Skawonius and Vicke Lindstrand. she cr...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Sven Erik Skawonius For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sven erik skawonius available at 1stDibs. Each sven erik skawonius for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and pottery. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sven erik skawonius — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right sven erik skawonius, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sven erik skawonius over the years, but those crafted by Upsala Ekeby, Mari Simmulson and Ingrid Atterberg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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