Ingrid Atterberg Pair of 1949 'Spiral' Series Sculptural Earthenware Vases

PLEASE NOTE: These items are only available for pickup at our Oakville location.

These exceptional works of Swedish Mid Century Modern design are by Ingrid Atterberg, (b. 1920 - d. 2008) a celebrated epitome of illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century and leading designer for Upsala Ekeby, whom she designed these vases for.

These hand-thrown and hand-glazed works come from Atterberg's Spiral series designed in 1949. The series is characterized by the slender, graceful bottle-form vases made from earthenware, with its iconic spiraling bands of alternating glossy Bumblebee yellow and Milk white. The combination of the smooth glaze bands and the unglazed elements presents a striking and tactile contrast.

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• Dimensions: 2049 Vase c: 11" / 28 cm tall (from base to rim) x c. 1.3" / 3.4 cm rim diameter. Diameter: c. 3.5" / 9 cm (across widest point. Base diameter: c. 2.3" / 5.8 cm; 2048 Vase c: 7.7" / 19.6 cm tall (from base to rim) x 1" / 2.5 cm rim diameter. Diameter: c. 2.6" / 6.5 cm (across widest point. Base diameter: c.1.7" / 4.2 cm. Unpackaged weight [pair]: c. 1.2 kg / 1,190 g
• Condition: Vase 1: Excellent. Excellent - The taller 2049 vase has the faintest wear to the unglazed elements that is commensurable with the age of the piece. The underside is inscribed with 'UE, 2049 and Atterberg's 'Abg' initials. Vase 2: Very Good - The smaller 2048 has a single, barely perceptible flake to the rim c. 2mm. The underside is inscribed with 'UE, 2048 and Atterberg's 'Abg' initials.

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• Fabric Content: Earthenware
• Vendor Colour Code: MULTI
• Vendor Style Code: 1311181042
• Andrews SKU: 6106-0002

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