Swedish Ceramic Vases by Harald Östergren for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s, Set of 2

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Wonderful old-fashioned vases that you can have your summer flowers in, or for a more old cottage feeling, a bouquet … Read more Wonderful old-fashioned vases that you can have your summer flowers in, or for a more old cottage feeling, a bouquet of oats or wheat.

a beautiful rare and unusually matching pair of vases designed by harald östergren for upsala ekeby.

östergren was one of the factory's most experienced ceramists, known for his distinctive hand-painted decorations and his technical precision.

his design language is clearly evident here: powerful proportions, double handles, and a decoration that combines folkloric motifs with ue's classic 1940s–1950s aesthetics.

it is rare to find a preserved pair of östergren's vases. They work just as well as solitary objects as in a curated still life and fit perfectly in interiors with scandinavian country, cottagecore, folk art, mid-century swedish, or boho natural style.

on precisely upsala ekeby items from this period, sa does not stand for a designer, but for a decoration or painting code used internally in the factory.

harald östergren often worked with:
hand-painted details
special decorations
small series.
therefore, sa appears on several of his ue objects, particularly those that were not mass-produced. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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