An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Atoll Series
Hjördis Oldfors (1920–2014) designed many classics for the Swedish Upsala-Ekeby company in the 1950s. One of the most well-known series is Atoll from 1956. It consists of 10 earthenware bowls and vases. They have gently swelling forms, glossy black glaze, and white linear relief decor. The items are deep stamped on the lower side with UE, model number, and Hjördis’s mark (”Hj” in a circle). The series was manufactured until 1958. Which of Hjördis’ Atoll objects is your favorite?
Bowl (model 5070), length 14,5 cm / 5.7 in
Bowl (model 5071), length 22,5 cm / 8.9 in
Bowl (model 5072), length 20 cm / 7.9 in
Vase (model 5073), height 12 cm / 4.7 in
Vase (model 5074), height 19,5 cm / 7.7 in
Vase (model 5075), height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Vase (model 5076), height 24,5 cm / 9.6 in
Vase (model 5077), height 15 cm / 5.9 in
Vase (model 5078), height 26,5 cm / 10.4 in
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Vase (model 5112), height 44 cm / 17.3 in
The Atoll decor
The lower side of a Atoll object
