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Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

Swedish, 1905-1952

Swedish master ceramicist Anna-Lisa Thomson introduced a spirit to pottery in ways that had not yet been seen before her time. Best known for her "Paprika" series, Thomson brought an expert eye for simple beauty and quiet elegance to the glazed and unglazed surfaces of her tall, slender vases and other decorative objects

Thomson’s love of experimentation with new techniques and materials — especially glazes — lent an unparalleled level of distinction to her works. She often drew her inspiration from bodies of water and the natural world, which is evident in the smooth flow of lines and aquatic luster present in many of her finished pieces.

Thomson was born in 1905 in Karlskrona, Sweden. She studied at the Technical School in Stockholm, completing her schooling in 1924. Shortly after completing her studies, Thomson joined St. Eriks Lervarufabriker in Upsala, and became their artistic director within two years. To this day, she remains the most prominent creator associated with the company's name.

In the 1930s, Thomson joined Upsala Ekeby, where, alongside preeminent ceramic designers Sven Erik Skawonius and Vicke Lindstrand, she changed the course of the company's ceramics division. During her time with Upsala Ekeby, Thomson adopted an ancient Grecian style, adding classic images of doves to her vases and urns in homage to the goddess Athena. She also worked at Gefle Porslinsfabrik.

Thomson spent the last years of her life at her cottage in Grundsund on Sweden's west coast, where she turned her artistic attention to abstract painting. Many of her paintings grace the pages of the poetry book Eko av dagars ljusa klang (Echo of Day Bright Sound), which was published in 1953.

On 1stDibs, find Anna-Lisa Thomson ceramic vases, lighting and serveware.

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Creator: Anna-Lisa Thomson
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Table Lamp, Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 12 x 5 x 5 (H x W x D) Dimensions of...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Stoneware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby Sweden 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

Anna-Lisa Thomson Vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Nice vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby. Really nice pattern presenting almost like scales. Signed on the bottom with both "Ekeby" and "ALT"
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in High Point, NC
A white and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

Anna-Lisa Thomson Ceramic Table Lamp, Upsala-Ekeby, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant table lamp was designed by the Swedish painter and ceramicist Anna-Lisa Thomson. The base was produced by the ceramic and porcelain manufacturer Upsala-Ekeby in the late...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic, Fabric

Timeless Elegance: Anna-Lisa Thomson's Iconic Earthenware Vase from the 1930s.
By Gamla Uppsala Keramik, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Earthenware vase, designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. Exquisitely crafted, harmonious proportions accentuated by intricate underwater-themed relief decoratio...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

Unique Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Malmö, SE
A unique and beautiful vase with amazing green glaze. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Impressed 'EKEBY'. Anna-Lisa Thomson (190...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed and incised table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.15 H x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions of ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Brass

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Table Lamps, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white-glazed earthenware table lamps designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensio...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby Sweden 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A large green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Signed to underside.
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1940s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Glazed Ceramic, Upsala-Ekeby Sweden 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An early cream / yellow vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Signed to base. .
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1940s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

Off-White Ceramic Upsala-Ekeby Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 'Under the Sea"
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Gamla Uppsala Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Timeless elegance: Here we have a true gem from the 1940s – an Upsala-Ekeby off-white table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson. With its characteristic Scandinavian Modern expression...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Stoneware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-glazed incised earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

Vintage Expo Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful table lamp, model "Expo" by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Production period 1937-1948. Later decor with birds and flowers made by L. Sunesson in 1950. The lamp is filled with small st...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An cream white-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

White Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Gefle / Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Gefle
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Gefle / Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Signed 'Thomson' on the side of the vase and stamped 'Gefle' underneath. Anna-L...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Table Lamp, Glazed Ceramic, Gefle, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in High Point, NC
A green, glazed ceramic table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 11.62 x 6.5 x 6.5 (H x W x D) Dimensions of Sh...
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1930s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. .
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1940s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1951-1952
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A white earthenware vase, "Adria-Capri" series, designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1951-1952.   
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1950s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

"Under the Sea, " Large, Rare Art Deco Bowl by Thomson for Upsala Ekeby
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This remarkably large and dramatic low bowl from the Swedish ceramic firm of Upsala-Ekeby was designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the late 1940s. Here she depicts seaweed, coral, sea sh...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Clay

Anna-Lisa Thomson Glazed Ceramic Table Lampby Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Bromma, SE
An white-glazed earthenware table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Beautiful texture in the form of fishbone. Atelier made lampshade i...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

Monumental Anna-Lisa Thomson White on White "Paprika" Series Table Lamp
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby AB White Ceramic Table Lamp, early 1950's. Featuring a large textured bottle shape, off-white matte background, incised, reflective whi...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Pottery

Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful abd rare vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Impressed 'EKEBY' and '18'. Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) was born in the sout...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Tall MCM Swedish "Paprika" Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Swedish floor vase from the Paprika series by ceramist and painter, Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, circa 1950s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no cracks or chips and measures 6" D x 14.5" H. It is signed on the underside. Thomson is perhaps best known for her Paprika (Peppers) series, which she designed in 1948 and it is Paprika that would go on to become the best-selling series in Upsala-Ekeby’s history. The series is characterised with slender, seemingly austere vases with a decor of glazed white or green, lance-shaped leaves. The combination of the leaves and the unglazed elements hit a striking contrast. The Paprika vases...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Pottery

Set of 2 Vases by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Gefle / Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Gefle
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 beautiful vases by Anna-Lisa Thomson at Gefle / Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Signed 'Thomson' on the side of the vase and impressed 'TB' underneath. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

White Ceramic Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful vase with amazing relief pattern. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Impressed 'EKEBY'. Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Anna-Lisa Thomson Paprika Vases for Upsala Ekby, Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anna-Lisa Thomson design Paprika ceramic vases for Upsala-Ekby, Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic

Anna-Lisa Thompson, Uppsala Ekeby in Sweden.
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Farsta, SE
An early modernist vase. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Labeled.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Modernist Earthenware Table lamp, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely earthenware table lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed white over an elegant decor of shells. The artist Anna-Lisa Thomson is best known for her stoneware and earthenware for Up...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic table lamp model '208' by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s. Produced at Upsala Ekeby, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby Swedish Pottery Bowl or Dish, circa 1950s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, large vintage Mid-Century round circular bowl or dish designed by Swedish artist and sculptor Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) in 1948, produced circa 1950s. The decoration on ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

Anna Lisa Thomson Large Plate or Low Bowl
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Nice plate or low bowl designed by Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, produced in Sweden. Really nice color and shape, has an organic feel. Celadon color is fantastic. Can be hung o...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic

Earthenware vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1937
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful and rare vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, in 1930s. This vase, model 11, was designed for the Paris EXPO in 1937.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

Scandinavian Modern, Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Earthenware, Sweden, ca 1950's
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Örebro, SE
A white-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, ca 1950's. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Rīga, LV
Anna-Lisa Thomson designed this vase for Upsala Ekeby in 1936-1938. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden Period: 1930s Dimensions: 15.5 H cm Diameter: 18 cm Condit...
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic

Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A striking Swedish Modern ceramic table lamp designed by the renowned Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby. Crafted in the 1930s, this sculptural piece features a beautifully swirled A...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic

Anna Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in High Point, NC
A green and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Anna Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

Ceramic and Walnut " Paprika" Floor Lamp by Anna Lisa Thomson
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Montreal, QC
Ceramic and walnut " Paprika" floor lamp by Anna Lisa Thomson
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Walnut

Anna-Lisa Thomson Floor Vase Model Paprika Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large ceramic floor vase model Paprika designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Beige-Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1936-38
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1936-1938.
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1930s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Earthenware

Anna-Lisa Thomson Vase Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceramic vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Anna-Lisa Thomson Floor Vase Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Anna-Lisa Thomson Vase Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceramic vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern White Matte Glazed Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson
By Gamla Uppsala Keramik, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern white matte glazed vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. She was a Swedish ceramicist and designer, active during the 20th century, known for her work with Upsala-Ekeby, a r...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Off white Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. 1940's.
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large floor vase by the Swedish ceramic designer Anna-Lise Thomson. Made in the 1940's at Upsala-Ekeby.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Scandinavian Ceramic Lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Scandinavian ceramic table lamps by Anna-Lisa Thomson.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Furniture

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Ceramic

Anna-lisa Thomson furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Anna-Lisa Thomson furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Anna-Lisa Thomson furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Anna-Lisa Thomson were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Höganäs Keramik, Ewald Dahlskog, and Bo Fajans. Prices for Anna-Lisa Thomson furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $480 and can go as high as $4,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,643.

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