An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Cadiz 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 Cadiz from 1957. It consists of eight earthenware bowls and vases. They have geometric forms, yellow glaze, and net relief pattern. 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 1959. Which of Hjördis’ Cadiz objects is your favorite?
Bowl (model 5114), length 18 cm / 7.1 in
Bowl (model 5117), length 20 cm / 7.9 in
Bowl (model 5118), length 29,5 cm / 11.6 in
Vase (model 5115), height 11 cm / 4.3 in
Vase (model 5116), height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Vase (model 5119), height 14 cm / 5.5 in
Vase (model 5120), height 19 cm / 7.5 in
Vase (model 5121), height 23,5 cm / 9.3 in
The Cadiz decor
The lower side of a Cadiz object
