Inger Atterberg (1951) Manet from Upsala–Ekeby

An Overview of Ingrid Atterberg’s Manet 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 Manet (Jellyfish) from 1951. It consists of 10 earthenware bowls and vases. They have gently swelling shapes, green/brown tones, and marine life motifs. The items are deep stamped on the lower side with UE, Sweden, Abg, and the model number. The series was manufactured until 1954. Which of Ingrid’s Manet objects is your favorite?

Vase. Model 2120. Height 14,5 cm / 5.7 in.

Vase. Model 2121. Height 16 cm / 6.3 in.

Vase. Model 2122. Height 20 cm / 7.9 in.

Vase. Model 2123. Height 39 cm / 15.4 in.

Bowl. Model 2074. Length 7,5 cm / 3.0 in.

Bowl. Model 2115. Length 21 cm / 8.3 in.

Bowl. Model 2116. Length 21,5 cm / 8.5 in.

Bowl. Model 2117. 

Bowl. Model 2118.

Bowl. Model 2119, width 21 cm

The lower side of a Manet object.

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