Anna-Lisa Thomson Decorative Objects
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 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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Unique Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Earthenware
White Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Gefle / Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, 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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Earthenware
White Ceramic Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Earthenware
Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Earthenware
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, 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 Decorative Objects
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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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby Swedish Pottery Bowl or Dish, circa 1950s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Clay
Ceramic Table Lamp by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
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Earthenware
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
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 Decorative Objects
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Earthenware
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 Decorative Objects
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Earthenware
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 Decorative Objects
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Earthenware
Terracotta, White Ceramic Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Large Swedish ceramic floor vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson.
Manufactured by Upsala-Ekeby in Uppsala, Sweden circa 1940s.
The vase is made from glazed earthenware with a hand draw...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, 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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
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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 Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
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.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Earthenware vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1937
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Anna-lisa Thomson decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Anna-Lisa Thomson decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects 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 decorative objects by Erik Höglund, Höganäs Keramik, and Ewald Dahlskog. Prices for Anna-Lisa Thomson decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $580 and can go as high as $3,626, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,500.