Vintage Swedish Large Ceramic Ashtray by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, 1970

Lovely earth colored brown pottery vase from the `Moske` range by designer Mari Simmulson- produced for Upsala Ekeby in 1967. The Moske vase has a r...

Stunning two-tone glazed vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Grey outer-yellowish green inner glazing. Photographed with Bertoia side chair and Eames LTW for scale.

A unique vase with a lovely shiny glace, designed by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. The shape of the vase is about the same as her Angelina vases, but this one has a complitely uni...

Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) was born to Estonian parents in St Petersburg, Russia. At the start of the Russian revolution in 1917, the family moved back to Estonia. During the 1930s, Mari studied at the State Art School in Tallinn. After her formal education, Mari further developed her skills at the nearby Arabia porcelain factory in Helsinki. After marrying, Mari moved to Munich where she studied sculpture. When World War II began, Mari fled to Sweden on a fishing boat. She was forced to leave behind her family and relatives, with whom she would never be reunited. Arrival at Gustavsberg In 1945, Mari Simmulson began working at Gustavsbergs Porcelain Factory. There, she was fortunate to work alongside the factory’s legendary leader, Wilhelm Kage. Mari’s creative output ranged from unique sculptures to small animal figurines. Mari Simmulson, Ingrid Atterberg, Taisto Kaasinen, Hjordis Oldfors, Viking Goransson, Sven Erik Skawonius...

A large plate with circus motive, designed by the well known artist Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. You can read more about Mari Simmulson if you take a look on my other obj...

A bowl designed by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby in 1952. This heavy piece in chamotte clay is decorated with birds, vases and faces of women.