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Pair of vases by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s

$361.09per set
£262.69per set
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CA$492.79per set
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NOK 3,637.36per set
SEK 3,418.77per set
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A lovely pair of Mid-century modern vintage vases in a fantastic pale grey and deep indigo blue colors made by the talented and well-known artist Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby in the 60s. Göran Andersson is well known for his simple but elegant design, the vases are restrained, yet at the same time sophisticated and has a timeless beauty especially due to the colors. They are sold as a pair, the price includes free shipping. The smaller one is 9 cm (3.54") high and wide in a rectangular shape, the larger one is 11cm (4.33") high and 9cm (3.54") wide also in a square shape and they are both in a great condition. Upsala-Ekeby ceramic, one of Sweden’s leading brands when it comes to mid-century modern art pottery. Functionality and design They focused on interior design which was useful, but always with stylish design, in order to achieve this they hired some of the best designers such as Hjördis Oldfors, Mari Simmulson, Arthur Percy, Olle Alberius, Carl Malmsten, Vicke Lindstrand, and Ingrid Atterberg to name a few. This meant that the company quickly gained a reputation of being one of Scandinavia’s leading brands when it came to Mid-century modern art and design pottery. The company’s ceramic manufacturing began in the 1960s in response to growing sales of both tableware, vases and other object used for interior decor as well as art ceramics. The history Upsala-Ekeby was established on 29 January 1886, in Sweden. Uppsala began with the production of bricks and tiles and other pottery objects. In the 1910s, the company began hiring artists. Among the first designers was Anna-Lisa Thomson and Sven Erik Skawonius, who was leading figures for the growing style now known as modern Swedish grace and Scandinavian design. This gave the company a world reputation and is still seen as one of the most innovative companies when it comes to Mid-century modern art and design.
  • Creator:
    Upsala Ekeby (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.33 in (11 cm)Width: 3.54 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.54 in (9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Skarpnäck, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7766242001992

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