Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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.
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Creator: Anna-Lisa Thomson
Midcentury Earthenware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking earthenware floor vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed semi-translucent white. Decorative embossed graphic pattern.
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Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden
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Located in Hillringsberg, SE
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Ceramic
Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby Vase Glazed Ceramic Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
An unusual early modernist almond green and white vase.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940. Stamped.
Very good c...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive and rare set of 3 vintage ceramic 'Paprika' (peppers) vases by Swedish designer Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952).
Dark brown ceramic vases, worked with Sgraffito technique ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Stoneware Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware floor vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed white. Decorative embossed graphic pattern.
The artist Anna-Lisa Thomson is best known for her stoneware and earthenware ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
3 Ceramic Elephants by Anna-Lisa Thomson
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Berlin, BE
Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Ups...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
White Ceramic Vase with handles - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful white ceramic vase with handles deigned at Upsala Ekeby probably by Anna-Lisa Thomson. It is 10 cm (4") tall and about 12,5 cm (5") in diameter and in excellent conditio...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic, Earthenware
Large Green ceramic vase - Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby - 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green floor vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson at Upsala Ekeby. The vase is 40.5 cm (16.2") high and in excellent condition.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1937
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large earthenware vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson in an ample form with a striped pattern. Striking warm yellow glaze with green nuances.
The vase is part of the “Expo” series, created fo...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Table Lamp by Gefle, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic table lamp produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1940s.
Very good condition.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Art Deco Green Lidded Jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, 1930's
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This art deco lidded jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby is bathed in a mesmerizing deep green glaze and floral relief decor. This model (number 2650) was only produced betwee...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Earthenware
Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala Ekeby Large Spectra Ceramic Fish Dish Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Magnificent dish by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby Sweden from the 1960s.
The dish is in sandstone, the fish enamelled which gives a very nice contrast.
The overseas blue tone...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Green Large Ceramic Vases and Platter/Bowl Upsala Ekeby "Capri" 1950s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful midcentury vases and platter produced by Upsala Ekeby Sweden designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson 1951. Wonderful green glace with pattern of artichoke.
Very good condition. S...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Mid 20th Century
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Knivsta, SE
Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden. Mid 20th Century. Beautifully decorated with fishes in various colors from late 1940s or early 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Earthenware
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Clay, 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
"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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Clay
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic, Stoneware
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Anna-Lisa Thomson 1947 Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, Large Vase with Fishbone Pattern
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Anna-lisa Thomson serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Anna-Lisa Thomson serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Anna-Lisa Thomson were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Ewald Dahlskog, Höganäs Keramik, and Erik Höglund. Prices for Anna-Lisa Thomson serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $480 and can go as high as $3,743, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.