An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Trio 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 Trio from 1954. It consists of 16 earthenware bowls, candleholders, dishes, and vases. They have geometric forms, black glazes, and white/yellow linear decors. 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’ Trio objects is your favorite?
Bowl (model 3030/270), length 25 cm / 9.8 in
Bowl (model 5016), length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Bowl (model 5017), length 21,5 cm / 8.5 in
Bowl (model 5018), length 7,5 cm / 3.0 in
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Bowl (model 5033), length 16 cm / 6.3 in
Bowl (model 5068), length 17,5 cm / 6.9 in
Vase (model 3030/476), height 23,5 cm / 9.3 in
Vase (model 5020), height 14 cm / 5.5 in
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Vase (model 5021), height 18 cm / 7.1 in
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Vase (model 5022), height 27 cm / 10.6 in
Vase (model 5034), height 23,5 cm / 9.3 in
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Vase (model 5047), height 22 cm / 8.7 in
Vase (model 5048), height 28,5 cm / 11.2 in
Vase (model 5049), height 5,5 cm / 2.2 in
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Candleholder (model 5019), height 9,5 cm / 3.7
Dish (model 5069), length 18 cm / 7.1 in
The Trio decor
The lower side of a Trio object
