This candle stand is limited to 400 pieces and was created by Lisa Larson in 1993 at Keramik Studion (K-Studion), the in-house workshop she set up at Gustavsberg. Lisa Larson left Gustavsberg in 1979 to work as a freelancer, but was welcomed back to the company with good benefits and an environment where she could concentrate on her own creative activities. This is a limited edition item produced by Lisa Larson, who was already a world-renowned artist, at a highly technically advanced level.
Only 400 pieces of this work were produced in 1993 under the series name Marine. It seems that there were several variations of Marine, and this candle stand is characterized by many thin green stripes.
This work has an interesting design with a red, round body that resembles an apple fruit placed in the center. Both the green stripes and the red fruit are evenly colored by hand painting, which shows the high level of technical skill. Lisa Larson's works in the 1990s were different from the mid-century era of the mid-20th century, when she explored new Nordic pottery that took advantage of the rise in pottery technology. Many of Lisa Larson's previous works had relatively dark tones, but this work is particularly wonderful with its unprecedented vivid colors.
■Detailed specifications
Maker: Keramik Studion Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg K Studio Designer: Lisa Larson / Lisa Larson Series name: Marin / Marine Year: 1993 Country of origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
This is a dead stock item that has never been used. It is in excellent condition with no signs of being used as a candle stand, and no cracks, chips, or penetrations. The serial number is hidden as a consideration for those who collect it. If you would like to know the number, please contact us via email. Since there are no cushioning materials on the bottom in 2 places, please peel off the remaining 2 parts before using.
■Size
Height 13cm Bottom diameter 8cm Candle diameter 2.3cm
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.