This thick ceramic tile is part of the Pomona series, designed in 1974 by leading Swedish ceramic artist Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. The series name "Pomona" is the name of the goddess of fruit and its cultivation in Roman mythology. Four types of ceramic tile were produced in this series: rosehip, pear, strawberry, and plum. This is the strawberry ceramic tile. Lisa Larson's ceramic tile is handmade one by one, so the color tone varies considerably. The red is vivid and the flowers and plants remain vibrant, making this a piece with excellent color development.
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Series name: Pomona Year: 1974-1979
Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
There is peeling of the glaze on the surface of the petal on the left front side. Pomona is made with a thick layer of glaze that is prone to peeling. Please understand that this is a characteristic of the product. There is a dent or chip on one part of the back that appears to have been there from the time of manufacture. Overall, the condition is well preserved in its original state.
■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 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.