Organic Sea Urchin Vase by Einar Johansen for Soholm, Denmark, 1960s

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A beautifully organic vase that is reminiscent of a sea urchin. Made by Einar Johansen for Söholm, Denmark. It has … Read more A beautifully organic vase that is reminiscent of a sea urchin. Made by Einar Johansen for Söholm, Denmark. It has a subtle pale earthenware glaze with three openings to be used as a vase. Made in the 1960s, it is an unusual piece and is in great condition.

It is 18cm in diameter and around 10cm high. (7.1' & 3.95')

Danish pottery is famous world-wide due to the high quality and artistry one of the best-known companies is Søholm. Design based upon form and functionality with groundbreaking glazing technique best sums up, why they are among of the world leading firms when it comes to mid-century modern pottery design. Daniel Andersen one of the two brothers who modernised the company headed the design/art departments and developed a glaze technique which was reminiscent of one found on ancient Persian pottery.

Søholm Keramik (Ceramics), Denmark was founded by Edvard Christian Sonne and Herman Sonne Wolffsen in 1835. The original production was focusing on useful pottery plates, bowls and flasks among other items. Yet as the demand for these goods fell after the second world war, they now started to focus more and more on interior design and decoration objects. Soon they were producing a variety of pottery such as vases, lamps and wall hangings. Soon they became one of Denmark’s leading manufacturers of modern ceramics both in household goods and art and design pottery. By the 1930s Michael Andersen and Sons of Ronne on the island of Bornholm was headed by brothers Daniel and Michael who developed the company immensely and contributed to their world-wide success. This piece has an attribution mark,
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