Anna-Lisa Thomson Earthenware Vases

Anna-Lisa Thomson Earthenware VasesEarthenware Sncka (shell) vases by Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, 1940s. These models (13 and 18) were part of the Expo series, designed for the Paris exhibition in 1937. The seashell glazing was in production 1944 1949. The contrasting unglazed earthenware emerges in the lines of the relief decor and around the rim. Sold as a pair. Designer: Anna Lisa Thomson Maker: Upsala Ekeby Year: 19441949 Deep stamped: Ekeby 13 A. L. T. Ekeby 18 Measures:

Earthenware Snäcka (shell) vases by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, 1940s. These models (13 and 18) were part of the Expo-series, designed for the Paris exhibition in 1937. The seashell glazing was in production 1944-1949. The contrasting unglazed earthenware emerges in the lines of the relief decor and around the rim. Sold as a pair. 

• Designer: Anna-Lisa Thomson
  
  
• Maker: Upsala Ekeby
  
  
• Year:  1944–1949
  
  
• Deep stamped: Ekeby 13 A.L.T. / Ekeby 18
  
  
• Measures: (height) 22 cm, 18 cm
  
  
• Material: earthenware with matte white glaze
  
  
• Condition: In great vintage condition with only minor signs af wear consistent with age.  

  
  

Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952)

Anna-Lisa Thomson was a Swedish painter and ceramist. She was trained at Konstfack, the university of arts, crafts and design in Stockholm, as well as abroad. From 1928–33 she worked at St:Erik's pottery factory where she became the artistic director in the 1930's. 

In 1933 Thomson began working at Upsala Ekeby, alongside Sven Erik Skawonius and Vicke Lindstrand among others. She created several classic series such as the iconic Paprika, Athene, and Marina. Her production ranged from small figurines to large floor vases, all with a simplicity in design and motifs inspired by nature. Much of her inspiration came from her summerhouse on the west coast of Sweden. 

Tomson 's ceramic was internationally acclaimed and received awards in Paris 1937 and New York 1939.