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Art Deco Vase with Sea Motif by Nils Thorsson, Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, 1930s

$380
£289.41
€333.59
CA$531.62
A$597.50
CHF 311.16
MX$7,267.11
NOK 3,981.72
SEK 3,775.84
DKK 2,489.69
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This beautiful art deco Solbjerg vase with sea motif was designed by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia / Royal Copenhagen, Denmark 1930s. Aluminia later became a part of Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. This vase belongs to the "Solbjerg" series by Nils Thorsson and has a rare motif depicting flounders and scallops in relief. The vase is wide and stands elegantly on a fluted centered foot. Signed on the bottom with Aluminia Denmark logo, and "Denmark" ABOUT THE DESIGNER Swedish-Danish ceramic artist and designer Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson (1898–1975) created a prolific body of work for the ceramics manufacturer Royal Copenhagen. His work is often presented as an exemplar of mid-century Danish modernism and is praised in the field of ceramic design. Thorsson was born in Eslöv, Sweden in 1898. At the age of thirteen he apprenticed at the Alumina Factory in Copenhagen, before studying at and graduating from the Royal Danish Academy in 1917. Just over a decade later, he was appointed Artistic Director of Alumina in 1928, a post which he held for forty-one years. When Alumina purchased Royal Copenhagen in 1949, Thorsson stayed on as Artistic Director of the merged company, leading a team of talented designers. Thorsson’s work as a designer varied greatly theamatically, from the naturalistic featuring birds, fish, and butterfly motifs, to the abstract and geometric. During his time at Royal Copenhagen, Thorsson was the factory's most prolific designer, designing at least five of the best known production ranges for the company. Thorsson passed away in 1975 in Copenhagen. Today, his mid-century earthenware designs are coveted by collectors and vintage lovers alike.
  • Creator:
    Nils Thorsson (Designer),Aluminia (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1934
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Grythyttan, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8757238910132

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