An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Pil 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 Pil (Willow) from 1958. It consists of six earthenware dishes and vases. They have leaf forms, red glaze, and green branch 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 manufactured until 1962. Which of Hjördis’ Pil objects is your favorite?

Dish (model 5191), length 14,5 cm / 5.7 in

Dish (model 5192), length 24 cm / 9.4 in

Dish (model 5193), length 32 cm / 12.6 in

Vase (model 5194), height 13,5 cm / 5.3 in

Vase (model 5195), height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in

Vase (model 5196), height 23,5 cm / 9.3 in

The Pil decor

The lower side of a Pil object