An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Kokos 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 Kokos (Coconut) from 1954. It consists of 10 earthenware bowls and vases. They have swelling forms, unglazed clay, and yellow linear relief. The items are deep stamped on the lower side with UE, model number, and Hjördis’s mark (”Hj” in a circle). The series was only manufactured in 1954. Which of Hjördis’ Kokos objects is your favorite?
Bonbonnière (model 5023), height 11 cm / 4.3 in
Bowl (model 5025), length 9,5 cm / 3.7 in
Bowl (model 5026), length 15,5 cm / 6.1 in
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Bowl (model 5027), length 14 cm / 5.5 in
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Bowl (model 5028), length 22 cm / 8.7 in
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Bowl (model 5057), length 17 cm / 6.7 in
Vase (model 5024), height 19 cm / 7.5 in
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Vase (model 5029), height 8,5 cm / 3.3 in
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Vase (model 5030), height 13 cm / 5.1 in
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Vase (model 5031), height 21 cm / 8.3 in
The Kokos decor
The lower side of a Kokos object
