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.
Stunning Yellow Ceramic Vase - Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby - 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning yellow vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson at Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. The vase is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze. Anna...
Ceramic
Ceramic vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase model by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s. Produced at Upsala Ekeby, 1940s.
Ceramic
Midcentury Earthenware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking earthenware floor vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed semi-translucent white. Decorative embossed graphic pattern. The artist Anna-Lisa Thomson is best known for her stonewar...
Earthenware
Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful and decorative large vase was designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the 1940s for Ekeby, Sweden. Its sculptural features and forms are right up to date with any modern look...
Ceramic
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.
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.
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1937
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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...
Stoneware
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.
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...
Ceramic
Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala Ekeby Large Spectra Ceramic Fish Dish Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
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...
Stoneware
Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby Vase Glazed Ceramic Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
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...
Earthenware
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...
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...
Earthenware
Swedish Table Vase by Anna-Lisa Thompson 1940, Uppsala Ekeby
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Farsta, SE
Early Modernist Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s An early modernist vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s. The piece re...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 ...
Earthenware
Stoneware Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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 ...
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 ...
Ceramic, Clay
Ceramic Elephants by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Swedish Design, 1930s, 20.5" W
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...
Ceramic
Terracotta, White Ceramic Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
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...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Swedish Ceramic Vase, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined ceramic vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1940s. This sculptural piece embodies Thomson’s signature balance of organic softness and moderni...
Ceramic
'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
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 ...
Ceramic
Green Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
By Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful green ceramic vase with orange handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") t...
Ceramic
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) ...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$622Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.46 in W 4.73 in D 4.14 in
Anna-Lisa Thomson 1940s Green Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sea foam green art nouveau vase by ceramic artist Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby. Soft shaped shiny glazed ceramic vase, two wavey handles with d...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Lovely Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
By Upsala Ekeby, Harald Östergren
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...
Ceramic
Candy Jar / Lidded Bowl - Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby 1950s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely rare candy jar designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the late 1940s at Upsala Ekeby, the jar has model number 1002 and is one of the first items she designed at Ekeby. The jar is...
Ceramic
Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Ekeby, Uppsala, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Art Deco vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Ekeby, Uppsala, in the 1930s. The piece features a sculptural, hourglass-inspired form with a rounded lower body, tape...
Ceramic
$4,032
H 19.69 in Dm 8.67 in
Stoneware Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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 ...
Ceramic
Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s. Good size with seascape motive. Off white glaze with a hint of yellow.
Earthenware
Large Swedish Floor Vase, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby 1940s Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large Swedish Floor Vase with Relief Decor, ”Under the surface”, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala-Ekeby 1940s Sweden. Swedish Modern A striking floor vase, manufactured by Swedish porcel...
Ceramic
$895
H 7.6 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Beige Ceramic Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Ingrid Atterberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful earthenware vase. Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1940s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905–1952) was...
Ceramic, Earthenware
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H 3.35 in Dm 4.93 in
A pair of Red & White Wedge-vases ceramic Upsala Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
One red and one white wedge-vases designed in ceramic by Anna-Lisa Thomson at Upsala Ekeby between 1947-50. They are 8.5 cm (3.4") high and in excellent condition, marked Ekeby 421.
Ceramic
Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful green and black ceramic vase with orange handles in lovely art deco style produced in between 1935-38 by Anna-Lisa Thomson at ...
Ceramic
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H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Midcentury Earthenware jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking, oversized earthenware jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Plump form with an embossed floral motif. Glased deep green with a lighter hue on the lid.
Ceramic
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H 9.85 in Dm 5.32 in
Anna-Lisa Thomson Vase Celadon Glazed Incised Ceramic, Upsala-Ekeby Sweden 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful ceramic vase in a gourd shape. Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby. Manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. Made from earthenware with incised pattern. Celadon g...
Ceramic, Celadon, Earthenware
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H 22.84 in Dm 11.42 in
Scandinavian Modern Terracotta, White Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Massive Swedish ceramic floor vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Manufactured by Upsala-Ekeby at Uppsala, circa 1940s. The vase is made from glazed earthenware with a hand drawn s...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Stoneware Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful stoneware floor vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed white. Decorative embossed graphic pattern.
Ceramic
Sold
H 14.57 in Dm 7.88 in
Large Swedish ceramic earthenware vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful, large earthenware vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. White glaze with a decor of shells and starfish. The contrasting unglazed earthenware e...
Ceramic
Anna-Lisa Thomson Ceramic Floor Vase Model "Paprika", 1950s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1950s. Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Ceramic
Selection of Modernist Ceramic Lamps
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Jacques and Dani Ruelland, Guido Gambone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modernist ceramic lamps, circa 1950s. From left to right, they are: 1) Guido Gambone lamp, Italy, circa 1950s, It is SOLD. 2) Sculptural ceramic lamp, in the manner of ...
Metal
Sold
H 18.9 in Dm 8.67 in
Anna-Lisa Thomson 1947 Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, Large Vase with Fishbone Pattern
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very stylish ceramic off-white vase with a fishbone pattern. Fully marked and in a perfect condition. Measures: Height 48 cm. Designed in 1947. Production ended in 1953. Anna-Lisa...
Ceramic
Very Large Art Deco Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This extra large floor vase was made in Sweden in the 1940s at Ekeby and designed by famous Anna - Lisa Thomson. It’s made with grace, that ma...
Ceramic
Large Art Deco Vase by Upsala Ekeby Sweden 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large floor vase was made in Sweden in the 1940s at Ekeby and designed by famous Anna - Lisa Thomson. It’s made with grace, that makes the curves and the special glaze to work...
Ceramic