Description:

Upsala Ekeby / Karlskrona
Vase “Alfa”, mid-20th century.
Hand-painted conical faience vase with geometric decoration in turquoise, black and white tones. A characteristic example of Swedish 1950s/60s design with a distinctly modernist aesthetic.

Origin: Sweden, Upsala Ekeby / Karlskrona.
Material: Faience.
Dimensions: H. 20 cm, D. 5 cm.
Period: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Upsala Ekeby and Karlskrona were among Sweden’s leading producers of decorative faience during the mid-20th century. Their combination of hand-painted patterns, bold colours and modern forms made these pieces emblematic of the era and highly sought after by collectors today.