Model 169 Floor Vase by Einar Luterkort for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s

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A striking Scandinavian floor vase designed by Einar Luterkort for Upsala-Ekeby, model 169, produced between 1939 and 1948. This large-scale … Read more A striking Scandinavian floor vase designed by Einar Luterkort for Upsala-Ekeby, model 169, produced between 1939 and 1948. This large-scale ceramic piece exemplifies the sculptural elegance of Swedish art pottery from the mid-20th century. The vase features a bold, tapering form with a broad shoulder and gently narrowing neck, finished in a luminous celadon green glaze. The surface is animated by a distinctive relief depicting a stylized nude female figure, gracefully integrated into the curvature of the vessel. The figure’s elongated lines and soft modeling create a subtle interplay between form and decoration, giving the piece both presence and refinement. Executed in glazed stoneware, the celadon surface enhances the sculptural quality, pooling slightly in the recessed areas of the relief and adding depth and tonal variation. The design bridges Swedish Grace and early Scandinavian Modernism, with understated Art Deco influences visible in its symmetry and controlled ornamentation. About the Designer — Einar Luterkort Einar Luterkort (1905–1981) was an important Swedish ceramic designer associated with Upsala Ekeby during the 1930s and 1940s. His work is characterized by a balance of classical motifs and modernist simplicity, often incorporating relief decoration and sculptural forms that reflect the transition from decorative tradition to functionalist design.

Details: Model: 169 Designer: Einar Luterkort Manufacturer: Upsala Ekeby Origin: Sweden Period: 1939–1948 Material: Glazed stoneware Color: Celadon green Dimensions: Height: approx. 33 cm Width (max): approx. 23 cm Marks: Impressed “EKEBY” and “169” to the underside See less