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This crystal glass ornament was designed by Lisa Larson in the 1980s. After leaving her former employer, Gustavsberg, in 1980, Lisa Larson became a freelance designer, receiving commissions from companies across Europe. This glass object was commissioned by Royal Krona, a Swedish glass manufacturer, during her freelance years.
Lisa Larson also produces polar bear figurines for Gustavsberg, and while the design is identical, this is a glass version. The oblong shape and chunky body give it a sense of weight. Lisa Larson's designs exude a unique cuteness. This item is made of crystal glass, which is highly transparent, and the expression changes subtly when viewed from various angles. Enjoy it as a figurine.
■Details Manufacturer: Royal Krona Designer: Lisa Larson Era: 1980s Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
This is a deadstock item in excellent condition, making it one of the best vintage items available on the market.
■Size: Width 12.5cm, Height 7cm, Thickness 2.5cm
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.
