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Anna Petrus Vases and Vessels

Anna Petrus was a Swedish sculptor, graphic artist, designer and dancer, born in 1886, in Uppsala, Sweden. She is remembered, in particular, for the pewter and cast iron works with the lion motif, which she designed in the mid-1920s for Svenskt Tenn, some of which are still produced today. Anna also contributed to the design of the Swedish pavilion for the “1925 Paris Exhibition”.

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Creator: Anna Petrus
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Anna Petrus

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful motif of grapes on a vine. Anna Petrus was a Swedish sculptor, industrial designer and dancer with a unique, powerful ...

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna Petrus Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Anna Petrus

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful, energetic motif of a lion with a flowing mane on its back paws, great attention to detail. Anna Petrus was a Swedish ...

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna Petrus Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Pewter Jar by Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1931
Pewter Jar by Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1931

Pewter Jar by Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1931

By Svenskt Tenn, Anna Petrus

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing pewter jar by Anna Petrus, with a line of brass encircling the base and lid. Expressive lion on the lid, body decorated with a graphic pattern.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna Petrus Vases and Vessels

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Brass, Pewter

Planter No 1, Designed by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarn, Sweden, 1925
Planter No 1, Designed by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarn, Sweden, 1925

Planter No 1, Designed by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarn, Sweden, 1925

By Anna Petrus

Located in Stockholm, SE

Planter No 1, designed by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarn, Sweden. 1925. Cast iron. The motive originally designed for the Swedish Pavilion at the Paris World Exhibition, 1925. Measure...

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna Petrus Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Pair of Urns No.1 in Cast Iron by Anna Petrus, 1927
Pair of Urns No.1 in Cast Iron by Anna Petrus, 1927

Pair of Urns No.1 in Cast Iron by Anna Petrus, 1927

By Anna Petrus

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Urns No.1 in Cast Iron by Anna Petrus, 1927 Additional Information: Material: Cast iron Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Näfveqvarns bruk in Sweden Dimensions (W ...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna Petrus Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Jar in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt & Anna Petrus, 1928
Jar in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt & Anna Petrus, 1928

Jar in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt & Anna Petrus, 1928

By Anna Petrus, Nils Fougstedt

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Jar in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt & Anna Petrus, 1928 Additional Information: Material: Pewter and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden D...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna Petrus Vases and Vessels

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Pewter

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Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
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Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

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Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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Custom order: Two reliefs, Anna Petrus, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Custom order: Two reliefs, Anna Petrus, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

Custom order: Two reliefs, Anna Petrus, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

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Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
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Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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Anna Petrus vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Anna Petrus vases and vessels are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Anna Petrus vases and vessels, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels by Anna Petrus were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Edvin Ollers, Sune Bäckström, and Simon Gate. Prices for Anna Petrus vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,412 and can go as high as $8,302, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,357.