An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Oas 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 Oas (Oasis) from 1958. It consists of seven earthenware vases and bowls. They have gently swelling forms, yellow glaze, and polychrome linear 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 only manufactured in 1958. Which of Hjördis’ Oas objects is your favorite?

Bowl (model 5144), length 13,5 cm / 5.3 in

Bowl (model 5145), length 19 cm / 7.5 in

Bowl (model 5146), length 28,5 cm / 11.2 in

Vase (model 5147), height 14 cm / 5.5 in

Vase (model 5148), height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in

Vase (model 5149), height 16 cm / 6.3 in

Vase (model 5150), height 23 cm / 9.1 in

The Oas decor

The lower side of an Oas object