This is a unique flower vase that Lisa Larson made when she left Gustavsberg and worked as a freelancer. The large flower vases that she produced have the power of decorations in an alcove, and are round in shape like a globe. The texture is the culmination of the creative techniques that she has continued with Gustavsberg for many years.
After retiring from Gustavsberg in 1980, Lisa Larson worked as a freelance designer for several Swedish companies. Although she focused on ceramic plates and ceramic statues, she also focused on creating unique pieces during this period.
The vase is not made of earthenware, but is made using a pottery technique called chamotte stoneware. Chamotte is made by pulverizing clay that has been fired once, and by kneading the powdered material into the clay again and firing it in a kiln, it is possible to ensure high durability while expressing the roughness of the clay. . This technique was studied by Lisa Larson in Gustavsberg and used for ceramic statues.
This flower vase was produced in 12 years from 1980 to 1992 when Gustavsberg returned to work and opened the in-house atelier K Studio (Keramik Studion Gustavsberg). The bottom has Lisa Larson's signature and the number 86, indicating it was made in 1986 when Lisa Larson was 55.
Prior to 1980, Lisa Larson was making unique flower vases when she belonged to Gustavsberg. However, since this work was made during the freelance period, there is no Gustavsberg stamp, and the simple signature and year indicate that it was a freelance work.
The size of this work is as large as a bowling ball, so it is possible to arrange a large bouquet. The exposed earth color is characterized by its warm appearance and touch. A work that exemplifies Lisa Larson's unique aesthetics and craftsmanship, its presence brings harmony to any space.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg
Designer: Lisa Larson
Year: 1986
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
It is in perfect condition with no cracks or chips, and retains its original appearance. The larger the flower vase, the more easily it is damaged, but it is a dead stock product that does not have such damage.
■ size
Height 21cm Diameter 19.5cm
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.