An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Diagonal 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 Diagonal from 1955. It consists of six earthenware bowls and vases. They have a diagonal unglazed line between green and black glazed areas. 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 1956. Which of Hjördis’ Diagonal objects is your favorite?

Vase (model 5064), height 19 cm / 7.5 in

Vase (model 5065), height 32 cm / 12.6 in

Vase (model 5066), height 20 cm / 7.9 in

Vase (model 5067), height 29 cm / 11.4 in

Bowl (model 5062), length 23 cm / 9.1 in

Bowl (model 5063), length 32 cm / 12.6 in

The Trio decor

The lower side of a Trio object