Swedish master ceramicist Anna-Lisa Thomson introduced a spirit to pottery in ways that had not yet been seen before her time. Best known for her "Paprika" series, Thomson brought an expert eye for simple beauty and quiet elegance to the glazed and unglazed surfaces of her tall, slender vases and other decorative objects.
Thomson’s love of experimentation with new techniques and materials — especially glazes — lent an unparalleled level of distinction to her works. She often drew her inspiration from bodies of water and the natural world, which is evident in the smooth flow of lines and aquatic luster present in many of her finished pieces.
Thomson was born in 1905 in Karlskrona, Sweden. She studied at the Technical School in Stockholm, completing her schooling in 1924. Shortly after completing her studies, Thomson joined St. Eriks Lervarufabriker in Upsala, and became their artistic director within two years. To this day, she remains the most prominent creator associated with the company's name.
In the 1930s, Thomson joined Upsala Ekeby, where, alongside preeminent ceramic designers Sven Erik Skawonius and Vicke Lindstrand, she changed the course of the company's ceramics division. During her time with Upsala Ekeby, Thomson adopted an ancient Grecian style, adding classic images of doves to her vases and urns in homage to the goddess Athena. She also worked at Gefle Porslinsfabrik.
Thomson spent the last years of her life at her cottage in Grundsund on Sweden's west coast, where she turned her artistic attention to abstract painting. Many of her paintings grace the pages of the poetry book Eko av dagars ljusa klang (Echo of Day Bright Sound), which was published in 1953.
On 1stDibs, find Anna-Lisa Thomson ceramic vases, lighting and serveware.
Yellow Ceramic Vase by Erik Mornils for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s.
By Bo Fajans, Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo, Ewald Dahlskog, Nittsjo Keramik
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern / Swedish Grace vase with amazing glaze. Made by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Impressed...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Yellow-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s-1940s. In yellow-glazed earthenware. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Earthenware
$929
H 6.3 in Dm 6.7 in
Art Deco Ceramics Vase Yellow Glazing by Futurum at Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Futurum, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural Art Deco ceramic vase designed by Futurum for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1930s. The vase features a rounded, compressed ovoid form with pronounced vertical fluting, empha...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Upsala-Ekeby, Yellow Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.56"H x 4.12"W x 4.12"D Wear consistent with age and use. All...
Earthenware
Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Earthenware
Yellow Ceramic Vase by Erik Mornils for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s.
By Nittsjo Keramik, Bo Fajans, Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern / Swedish Grace vase with amazing glaze. Made by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Impressed...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Impressed 'Lönegren', 'Rörstrand' and ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,876
H 3.27 in Dm 2.84 in
Small Yellow Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Impressed 'Lönegren', 'Rörstrand' and ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.18"H x 4.64"W x 4.64"D All items ship from High Point, North Caro...
Earthenware
Cenedese Large Bright Yellow Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese rare bright yellow vintage midcentury Murano glass vase or vessel, made in Venice, Italy, circa 1970-1990. Particularly striking is the form and large size, this vessel has all the characteristics of hand thrown pottery with the unmistakable look and feel of glass. A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of bold color / color to your interior, imagine glass like this on open, white...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Yellow Vase Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio - Mid-20th Century
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 13.5 cm (5.4") high and 10 cm (4"). It´s in mint condition. This vase is painted by the faience...
Faience
Stunning Yellow Stoneware Vase - Claes Thell, Höganäs Sweden - 1982
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful yellow vase designed by the Swedish ceramicist Claes Thell in his workshop in Höganäs in 1982. The vase is 19 cm tall. The vase is in excellent condition and marked belo...
Ceramic
Stunning Yellow Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning yellow vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 16.5 cm tall and about 15 cm in diameter. It has a lovely yellow har-fur glaze with the cha...
Ceramic
Yellow Ceramic Vase, Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg 1981, Vintage
By Gustavsberg, Sven Wejsfelt
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely dark green vase with a har fur glaze designed by Sven Wejsfelt at Gustavsberg in Stockholm in 1986. The vase is 16.5 cm high. It's marked as on picture. It is in excellent c...
Ceramic
Stunning Yellow Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - 1968
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning yellow stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in 1968, the vase has a lovely har-fur glaze. The vase is 14 cm (5.6") ta...
Stoneware
Round, Yellow & brown ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby Futurum 1934-42
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful round vase with a lovely yellow and brown glaze, it is designed by Futurum and produced by Upsala Ekeby between 1934-42. Futurum was a interior design firm in Stockholm ...
Ceramic
