Inger Atterberg (1959) Gondel/Yondel from Upsala–Ekeby

An Overview of Ingrid Atterberg’s Gondel/Yondel Series

Ingrid Atterberg (1920–2008) designed many classics for the Swedish Upsala-Ekeby company in the 1940s to 1960s. One of the most well-known series is Gondel/Yondel from 1959. It consists of ten earthenware objects: bowls, jars, and vases. They have geometric shapes, grid pattern relief, and yellow/brown (Yondel where Y is for yellow) or green (Gondel where G is for green) glaze. The items are deep stamped on the lower side with UE, Sweden, Abg, and the model number. The series was manufactured until 1967. Which of Ingrid’s Gondel/Yondel objects is your favorite?

Vase. Model 2432. Height 14,5 cm / 5.7 in.

Vase. Model 2433. Height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in.

Vase. Model 2434. Height 25 cm / 9.8 in.

Vase. Model 2468. Height 49 cm / 19.3 in.

Vase. Model 2472. Height 34,5 cm / 13.6 in.

Bowl. Model 2429. Length 13,5 cm / 5.3 in.

Bowl. Model 2430. Length 19,5 cm / 7.7 in.

Bowl. Model 2469. Length 30 cm / 11.8 in.

Bowl. Model 2470. Length 40 cm / 15.7 in.

Jar. Model 2493. Height 12 cm / 4.7 in.

The decor of a Gondel object.

The decor of a Yondel object.

The lower side of a Gondel/Yondel object.

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