Description:

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, vase model 4086.

Tall cylindrical ceramic vase with a gently rounded silhouette and narrow foot. Decorated with a distinctive pattern of long, irregular vertical lines in dark brown and black tones against a light glazed background.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Mari Simmulson.
Manufacturer: Upsala-Ekeby.
Material: Glazed ceramic.
Model: 4086.
Dimensions: H. 29 cm, D. 13 cm.
Period: 1960s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Mari Simmulson (1911–2000) was an Estonian-born ceramicist and designer who became an important figure in Swedish ceramic design. She moved to Sweden during the Second World War and joined Upsala-Ekeby in 1949, where she worked until 1972. Her work is recognised for its sculptural forms, decorative patterns and distinctive glazes. Simmulsons ceramics are now highly sought after by collectors of mid-century Swedish design.