This is a thick ceramic plate from the Pomona series designed by Sweden's leading potter Lisa Larsson at Gustavsberg in 1974. The series name "Pomona" is the name of the goddess who appears in Roman mythology and controls fruits and fruit cultivation. In this series, four types of ceramic plates were produced: rosehip, pear, strawberry, and plum. This is a pear ceramic plate. Each Lisa Larson ceramic plate is handmade, so there may be considerable variation in color tone. This is a quality product that has the plump texture of a pear.
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Series name: Pomona / Pomona Year: 1974-1979
Condition: There are some chips on the petals on the surface of the flower. The left side is chipped, and the right side is probably due to peeling of the glaze during manufacturing. Although it does not significantly impair the beauty of the product, we offer it at a reasonable price.
■Size Height 22cm Width 22cm Thickness 2cm
Gustavsberg
Gustavsberg is a long-established Swedish pottery manufacturer founded in 1825. For more information on the history of the company , please see this article♪ The company produced bathtubs and other housing equipment, but from the late 19th century onward, they focused on producing artistic ceramics, and their name became widely known. I did. Known for its simple and beautiful designs with motifs of nature and folklore, it is a manufacturer that led Scandinavian design in the 20th century.
It produced many outstanding artists such as Lisa Larsson and Stig Lindberg, and was a central figure in the ``Mid-Century'' art movement of the mid-20th century in Northern Europe. Even today, it is highly praised for its high artistry, technical ability, and unique design that evokes the Nordic climate.
Lisa Larson
Lisa Larson (1931-2024)
A world-renowned ceramic artist representing Sweden. Born in the village of Härlunda, in the Älmhult district of Kronoberg county in the Småland region of southern Sweden.
When she was young, she aspired to be a clothing designer, but after enrolling at Gothenburg University of the Arts, she studied ceramics. One day, he was discovered by Stig Lindberg at a competition, and after a one-year trial period, he officially joined Gustavsberg as a designer. Shortly after, in 1955, he announced the Lilla zoo series, and in 1964 he devised the Afrika series, famous for its lion statues.
In addition to Gustavsberg, Lisa Larsson has also provided designs for Höganäs, domestic retail giant Åhléns, and German pottery manufacturer Rosenthal. After leaving Gustavsberg in 1979, he was active in various fields while continuing his creative activities freely, taking the position of a freelance artist under a voluntary contract with a company rather than an exclusive contract. In 1979 and 1981, he held solo exhibitions at the Seibu Department Store in Tokyo, and his solo exhibition in 1981 is said to have attracted 70,000 visitors.