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 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.