An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Poäng 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 Poäng (Point) from 1956. It consists of 14 earthenware bowls, dishes, vases. They have a black glaze and polychrome dot 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 1958. Which of Hjördis’ Poäng objects is your favorite?
Bowl (model 5089), length 14 cm / 5.5 in
Bowl (model 5093), length 19,5 cm / 7.7 in
Bowl (model 5094), length 29 cm / 11.4 in
Vase (model 5095), height 10 cm / 3.9 in
Vase (model 5096), height 12,5 cm / 4.9 in
Vase (model 5097), height 13,5 cm / 5.3 in
Vase (model 5098), height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in
Vase (model 5099), height 18 cm / 7.1 in
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Vase (model 5100), height 27,5 cm / 10.8 in
Vase (model 5101), height 47 cm / 18.5 in
Dish (model 5090), length 19,5 cm / 7.7 in
Dish (model 5091), length 25 cm / 9.8 in
Dish (model 5092), length 31 cm / 12.2 in
Dish (model 5113), length 19,5 cm / 7.7 in
The Poäng decor
The lower side of Poäng object
