Candy Jar / Lidded Bowl - Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby 1950s

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Candy Jar / Lidded Bowl - Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby 1950s:
$400.00

A lovely rare candy jar designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the late 1940s at Upsala Ekeby, the jar has model number 1002 and is one of the first items she designed at Ekeby. The jar is 11.5 cm tall and 11.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor chips on the inside, not visible from the outside.
Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905–1952) was a Swedish ceramic artist and designer celebrated for her refined stoneware and distinctive glazes. Working for Upsala-Ekeby, she developed elegant forms—vases, bowls, and reliefs—often decorated with incised patterns, floral motifs, and subtle, matte surfaces. Her palette favored earthy greens, browns, and soft blues, achieving depth through layered glazing. Thomson’s work balances modernist simplicity with artisanal warmth, making it highly collectible. Pieces such as the “Paprika” and “Lancett” series exemplify her sculptural sensibility and quiet sophistication. Today, her ceramics remain prized for their timeless Nordic aesthetic and exceptional craftsmanship, fitting seamlessly into both classic and contemporary interiors.
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