Items Similar to Nils Thorsson for Aluminia "Marselis" Vase Green Glaze, Denmark 1950s

Michael Andersen, Vase, Green Glazed Stoneware, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s

Ewald Dahlskog – Green, Swiveled Ceramic Vase - 1930s

Nittsjö, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s

Celadon Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Arthur Percy for Gefle, Sweden, 1930s

Upsala Ekeby, Green-Glazed Vase, Earthenware, 1940s

Axel Salto Budded Stoneware Vase Celadon Glazing "Ipsens", Denmark, 1930s

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 8

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia "Marselis" Vase Green Glaze, Denmark 1950s

About the Item

Danish Mid-century ceramic vase from the "Marselis" series by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) for Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) in Copenhagen. Manufactured ca. 1950s. The pear shaped vase features a repeated tactile pattern of ovals and has a soft pale green glaze. The pale green glaze is more rare to find. The "Marselis" series was designed by Nils Thorsson in the early 1950s and was in production from 1953 to 1970. It consists of at least 24 different shapes and they each came in different colors. The vase is marked on bottom with the A with the 3 waves for Aluminia, Denmark, the cipher of Nils Thorsson and the model number Factory first edition. Very good vintage condition No chips, cracks or repairs. Overall fine age-related crazing which is normal for this kind of glaze. Minor irregularities in glaze from production.

Creator:
Aluminia (Manufacturer),Nils Thorsson (Designer)
Similar to:
Saxbo (Workshop/Studio)Axel Salto (Artist)Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 5.36 in (13.6 cm)Diameter: 4.26 in (10.8 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Glazed
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
ca 1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Factory first edition. Very good vintage condition No chips, cracks or repairs. Overall fine age-related crazing which is normal for this kind of glaze. Minor irregularities in glaze from production.
Seller Location:
Silkeborg, DK
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4913248340842