In 1994, Lisa Larsson was appointed by the Swedish Consumer Association ( This is a limited edition plate made in small batches at the request of Konsumentföreningen . This corresponds to a consumer cooperative (co-op) in Japan. This work was commissioned by Lisa Larsson to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the co-op in the area where Gustavsberg is located in the eastern part of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. This work is a rare item and was distributed to members of the co-op as a not-for-sale item.
On the surface of the plate is a depiction of the company building of Gustavsberg, a long-established Swedish pottery manufacturer where Lisa Larsson worked for many years. Gustavsberg's location on the water makes it ideal for transporting tableware by water. The company's company emblem is known for its anchor symbol, but the plate also depicts a ship and a mermaid to better reflect this.
Lisa Larson left Gustavsberg in 1979 to work as a freelancer, but was welcomed back to the company in the 1990s with good benefits and an environment where she could concentrate on her own creative activities. This work is Manufactured in Gustavsberg's in-house workshop, Keramik Studion (K-Studion). This work was created by Lisa Larson, who was already a world-renowned artist, at a technically high level.
■Detailed specifications
Designer: Lisa Larson / Lisa Larson Manufacturer: Keramik Studion Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg K Studio
Series name: Konsumentföreningen / Consumer Association Year: 1994 Country of origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★★★★ (4.5: Very good condition)
There are slight scratches on the high part, but it was used as a decorative plate. It is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or penetration, and no notable damage.
■Size
Diameter 25.7cm Height 4.7cm
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 Swedish ceramicist, he was born in Härlunda, a village of about 500 people in the Älmhult district of Kronoberg county in the Småland region in southern Sweden.
As a child, she aspired to be a fashion designer, but after enrolling at the Gothenburg Academy of Art, she studied ceramics. One day, she was discovered by Stig Lindberg at a competition, and after a one-year probationary period, she officially joined Gustavsberg as a designer. Shortly thereafter, in 1955, she released the Lilla Zoo series, and in 1964, she came up with the Afrika series, famous for its lion statues.
Lisa Larson has not only worked for Gustavsberg, but has also provided designs for Höganäs, the major domestic retailer Åhléns, and the German ceramic manufacturer Rosenthal. After leaving Gustavsberg in 1979, she became a freelance artist, working on a voluntary basis with companies, rather than as an exclusive contractor, and continued to work freely in various fields. In 1979 and 1981, she held solo exhibitions at Seibu Department Store in Tokyo, and the 1981 exhibition was visited by a total of 70,000 people.