An Overview of Hjördis Oldfors’ Tulpan 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 Tulpan (Tulip) from 1959. It consists of seven earthenware bowls, candleholders, and vases. They have a light gray glaze and leaf pattern 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 1960. Which of Hjördis’ Tulpan objects is your favorite?

Vase (model 5203), height 17,5 cm / 6.9 in

Vase (model 5204), height 21,5 cm / 8.5 in

Vase (model 5205), height 19 cm / 7.5 in

Vase (model 5206), height 22,5 cm / 8.9 in

Bowl (model 5202), length 30 cm / 11.8 in

Bowl (model 5207), length 20,5 cm / 8.1 in

Candleholder (model 5235), height 5 cm / 2.0 in

The Tulpan decor

The lower side of a Tulpan object