Anna-Lisa Thomson Paprika Large Floor Vase Produced by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden

Beautiful ceramic floor vase in relief with leaf motif designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson.

Anna-Lisa Thomson is perhaps best known for the 1948 series "Paprika" (Peppers), with its slender, austere vases. The series is characterized by glazed white or green, lance-shaped leaves, which offer a striking contrast to the unglazed surface. The series was manufactured using the Sgrafitto technique, where a sharp object is used to carve a pattern in a glazed surface. Paprika became the best-selling series in Upsala-Ekeby’s history.

About the Designer

She was one of the leading designers for the Upsala-Ekeby factory in the 1930s-1940s. Anna-Lisa is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.

Anna-Lisa started employment at Upsala-Ekeby ceramic factory in 1933, and a long, fruitful collaboration began. Her work was innovative; testing new materials and decorative techniques. She developed a signature style with simple, clean forms. Inspiration often came from nature or bodies of water.

Period

1948

Place of Origin

Sweden

Condition

Perfect vintage condition.

Dimensions

Height: 26,5 cm