An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Lian 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 Lian from 1958. It consists of seven earthenware bowls and vases. They have swelling forms, unglazed clay, and yellow linear 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 1960. Which of Hjördis’ Lian objects is your favorite?

Bowl (model 5168), length 21,5 cm / 8.5 in

Bowl (model 5169), length 26,5 cm / 10.4 in

Bowl (model 5170), length 13 cm / 5.1 in

Vase (model 5166), height 13 cm / 5.1 in

Vase (model 5167), height 22 cm / 8.7 in

Vase (model 5171), height 17 cm / 6.7 in

Vase (model 5172), height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in

The Lian decor

The lower side of a Lian object