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A very large Mid-century modern pottery vase, "Bamboo", by Alberius, Sweden

Name: A very large Mid-century modern pottery vase, "Bamboo", by Alberius, Sweden
Brand: Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Price: 666.79 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A rare and very large vintage ceramic vase from the very well-known designer Olle Alberius, known as "Bamboo" from Rörstrand, Sweden. This vase resembles a bamboo cane, and it has a very natural feeling to it. Alberius often used the nature as an inspiration for his ceramics, Bamboo is one of his ranges, this vase is large and thus also very rare. It will make a statement in any interior setting -It is 50cm high and 14cm in diameter. (19.68" and 5.51"). It is in a very good condition and the price includes FREE shipping. Rörstrand- where tradition meet innovation with the result of worldclass production of mid-century modern pottery. Mentioning Lisa Larson, Stig Lindberg and Gunnar Nylund to name a few, one automatically associates those talented and prestigious designers with Rörstrand. Their contribution as well as many other talented designers rendered this company a position as one of the world leading firms when it came to interesting and award-winning mid-century modern design. Their interest and knowledge about interior design and decoration fused with craftmanship about ceramic and glazing. They have over the years manufactured and produced many well-known items and managed to be one of the most famous brands in the world, when it comes to both esthetically as well as functional ceramics goods. Other famous designers and their contributions. Other talented designers worth mentioning are Hertha Bengtsson, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Marianne Westman, Bertil Wallien, Olle Alberius, Inger Persson and Ulla Procopé. During the 1950s-70s they have all created some timeless art ceramic interior design items in forms of art objects, figures and vases, highly appreciated, still all over the world, generating them a special status in the lovers of modern Scandinavian design as well as retro and vintage lovers. Yet the history of the company is very old. Rörstrand porcelain was one of the most famous Swedish porcelain manufacturers, with production initially at Karlbergskanalen in Stockholm, Sweden. Formed as a company in 1726, Rörstrand soon became the number one of the nation's largest ceramic factories. As time progressed, they became more and more prestigious and produced goods for various royal households all over Europe. The fame gained meant that they could constantly reinvent themselves and be in the forefront when it came to various designs. Their heyday as contemporary and mid-century modern design company started in the 1930s, when the focus partly shifted from producers of household goods to pure interior design objects. They soon became cutting edge and the world started to be appreciative of their sleek, elegant and sophisticated style. Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larson are perhaps the reason why Swedish Pottery has gained international fame, and for good reasons!

Creator:

Rörstrand (Manufacturer),Olle Alberius (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 19.68 in (49.99 cm)Diameter: 5.51 in (14 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic,Glazed,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Sweden

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1965

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Skarpnäck, SE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU7766240383482

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Rörstrand

Before Rörstrand and its contemporaries introduced ceramic serveware to Europe, people primarily ate off of metal plates. The Swedish ceramics company was pivotal in bringing porcelain from China to the Western world, and today, vintage Rörstrand ceramics are highly prized by collectors.

The company began in 1726 at Rörstrand Castle in Stockholm, under the direction of master porcelain maker Johann Wolff. Early works bore no stamp or seal to mark their origin, as the company had no competitors at the time. Once competing companies made inroads into the porcelain market, Rörstrand began to stamp its products.

With the rising demand for ceramic tableware, Rörstrand pieces filled the cabinets in the houses of the nobility, royalty and the social elite of Sweden and surrounding nations. The 1800s saw many technological advances for the company, as it began using steam presses to emboss patterns into material. The 20th century brought the company to international markets after it presented its Art Nouveau pieces at the 1900 World Exposition in Paris.

As Sweden was a neutral country during the world wars, Rörstrand was able to continue producing, whereas other companies shut down or shifted to making items for the war effort. Swedish artist-designer Gunnar Nylund created his most famous works — warm-toned matte-glazed Art Deco stoneware and more — while employed by Rörstrand. During the 1950s, Rorstrand brought on master porcelain maker Marianne Westman, lovingly referred to as “the Porcelain Mother.” Her design, the Rörstrand Mon Amie, became one of the company’s leading sellers. It was among many popular designs that she and her team developed. Westman continued with the company through the 1960s when it brought on other notable talents, such as designer Inger Persson.

In 1976, the company celebrated 250 years, and the Rörstrand Museum opened in Lidköping, holding over 15,000 pieces created by the historic ceramics manufacturer.

With almost 300 years of history, Rörstrand has survived numerous shifts in culture and design preferences, maintaining its heritage style, while smoothly adapting to new trends. With each decade, the company has debuted new designs, glazes, patterns and technologies, bringing new innovations and intriguing twists to traditional work.

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Mid century cylindrical ceramic vase called bamboo. It was designed by the Swedish Ceramist Olle Alberius (OA) and manufactured at Rörstrand Studio in Sweden during the mid-late 1960...

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