An Overview of Berit Ternell ’s Fleur Series
Berit Ternell (1929–) designed many classics for the Swedish Upsala-Ekeby company in the 1950s to 1970s. One of the most well-known series is Fleur from 1970. It consists of four mirrors, vases, and wall plaques.
The objects are made of brown earthenware and stylistic flower motif in relief. They come with orange, green, or blue glaze. On the lower sides, they are marked with UE, Sweden, BT, and the model number.
The series was manufactured for only one year. Which of Berit’s Fleur objects is your favorite?
The orange Fleur glaze
The green Fleur glaze
The blue Fleur glaze
Mirror, model 0184T, height 31,5 cm / 12.4 in
Vase, model 0164T, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Vase, model 0163T, height 40 cm / 15.7 in
Wall plaque, model 0111T, height 30 cm / 11.8 in
The lower side of a Fleur object
