Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) was a prominent Swedish ceramicist whose innovative work in the mid-20th century significantly contributed to Scandinavian design. Thomson is perhaps best known for her collaboration with the Upsala-Ekeby pottery, where she developed a distinctively organic aesthetic. Her "Paprika" series, characterized by its leafy, vegetal motifs and vibrant glazes, stands as a testament to her ability to blend functional design with the natural world's inherent beauty. Another notable series, "Tulip," features elegantly simplified floral forms, encapsulating the essence of Scandinavian minimalism. Thomson's work, celebrated for its elegant forms and expressive use of color, remains a staple of Swedish ceramic design, embodying the innovative spirit that defined the era's artistic output.

Uppsala-Ekeby

Glazed stoneware.
Impressed with manufacturer's marks to the underside.

Ceramics

Floor Vase

S:t Erik Upsala

Model no. 774
Produced from 1928-1937.
Glazed stoneware with hand painted faience decoration.
Signed to lower rim 'S:T Erik Upsala A-L' and impressed mark to underside of base.

Large Urn

Glazed stoneware.
Impressed with manufacturer's marks to base.

Bowl

Glazed earthenware with spiral detailing.
Impressed 'EKEBY / 16 / A.L.T.'

Partially glazed stoneware with aquatic decoration.
Stamped "UE, Sweden, 1081, B"

Handpainted glazed decoration. Manufacturers and artist marks.

Glazed sea decoration on matt chamotte background.

Ekeby Vase

Glazed stoneware. 
Impressed 'EKEBY / 24 / A.L.T.'

Vase

Glazed ceramic with impressed de4coration.

Bright green glazed ceramic, with applied decoration of Swedish summer plants.