Inger’s education was concluded with a graduation exhibition. The managing director of Rorstrand Ceramic Factory was impressed by Ingerʼs work. She was offered a temporary position, but would end up staying for many years. 

Arrival at Rorstrand 

Inger Persson was only 22 when she started working at Rorstrand in 1959. This was the company’s golden age, and its porcelain products were extremely successful abroad. A team of recognized artists was already in place, including Carl-Harry Stalhane, Marianne Westman, and Hertha Bengtsson. “I remember how impressed I was by their fantastic creations. I particularly liked what Marianne Westman made,” recalls Inger.

Inger took her first holiday to France on a grant, studying ceramic manufacture at the Chateau de Ratilly. She would later return to France as a pottery teacher, and it was there that she crafted the teapot that would become the forerunner to the iconic “Pop” teapot.

Multifaceted design 

At Rorstrand, Inger designed everything from tableware series to animal sculptures. Notable pieces included the miniature owl sculptures with typical 1960s expression and turquoise detail. “It was amazing to put my ideas into practice alongside my skillful colleagues. I thoroughly enjoyed myself there,” Inger recalls. 

Unique production 

Inger Persson was a skilled thrower and an accomplished painter. Her talent is evident in the strong personal expression of her unique pieces. Among the original items are gorgeous thickly-glazed dishes and rustic, spherical sculptures.

Freelance years 

Back to Rorstrand 

Inger Persson returned to Rörstrand in 1981, staying on until 1996. She continued her work with lively, youthful expression. Among the most well-known series from this period were the "balloon vases.” These slightly asymmetric vases, with matte glazes in bold colors, are highly sought after by art collectors today. At the end of the 1990s, Inger was forced to stop working due to ill-health.