Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase
Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase
Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase
Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase
Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase
Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase
Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase
Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase
Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase
Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase
Upsala Ekeby Ceramic Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase

Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1965 Ringo Series, Chocolate Cookie Palette Modernist Vase

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This delicious work of Swedish Mid Century Modern design is by Mari Simmulson (b. 1911- d. 2000) for Upsala Ekeby. Simmulson was a celebrated Swedish ceramics designer and ceramicist, known for many series she designed at Upsala Ekeby which went on to become classics. 

This hand-thrown and hand-glazed work comes from Simmulson's well-known Ringo series, there are eighteen works of earthenware bowls and vases that were designed in 1965. The series is characterised by the delightfully textured Chocolate Cookies unglazed earthenware body that is overlaid with the Dark Chocolate striped bands of semi matte glaze. The silky Dark Chocolate glaze is also beautifully featured on the neck, shoulders and underside of the vase, juxtaposing the earthenware. This particular piece is finished with a circle of semi-matte Pale Lemon dots, an iconic accent to the series. The form of this piece and of the series is undeniably Modernist in design, highlighting the seamless harmony of function, form and the raw materials. 

CONDITION
Excellent - there are no chips, cracks or repairs. There is age commensurate wear in the form of faint movement marks on the underside of the base. The underside of the base is inscribed with Upsala Ekebys 'UE Sweden' and Simmulson's 'ms' monogram as well as the model number '5059M'.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 5,1" / 13 cm tall (from base to rim). Rim measurements: c. 2.6" / 6.7 cm. Diameter: c. 4.3" / 11 cm (across widest point). Base measurements: c. 3.5" / 8.8 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.6 kg / 615 g

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY
Mari Peterson Särgava, ceramicist and textile artist (b. 1911- d. 2000) began her career with an internship with Arabia in Finland and it was during this time she married Gustaf Simmulson.

Simmulson moved to Sweden in 1944 and began working with Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsbergs, staying until 1949. Her career took her to Uppsala Ekeby in 1949, where she designed vases, figures, reliefs and wall paintings, many of them noted as unique pieces. She became a leading designer at Uppsala Ekeby where she remained until the early 1970s. Simmulson also received commissions for public pieces including at Luleå Kol, Upplandsbanken and Pharmacia. 


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