An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Palma 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 Palma from 1958. It consists of 13 earthenware bowls, candleholders, dishes, and vases. They have swelling forms, linear relief, and green or yellow glaze. 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 1966. Which of Hjördis’ Palma objects is your favorite?
Bowl (model 5131), length 14,5 cm / 5.7 in
Bowl (model 5133), length 6,5 cm / 2.6 in
Bowl (model 5136), length 30 cm / 11.8 in
Bowl (model 5159), length 14 cm / 5.5 in
Bowl (model 5163), length 19,5 cm / 7.7 in
Bowl (model 5164), length 29 cm / 11.4 in
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Vase (model 5134), height 53 cm / 20.9 in
Vase (model 5137), height 17,5 cm / 6.9 in
Vase (model 5138), height 14 cm / 5.5 in
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Vase (model 5139), height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in
Vase (model 5140), height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Candleholder (model 5135), height 7,5 cm / 3.0 in
Dish (model 5132), length 19,5 cm / 7.7 in
The green Palma decor
The yellow Palma decor
The lower side of a Palma object
