Ingrid Atterberg (1958) Spira from Upsala–Ekeby

An Overview of Ingrid Atterberg’s Spira 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 Spira from 1958. It consists of eight earthenware bowls and vases. They have gently swelling forms, forest green glazes, and incised leaf patterns. The items are deep stamped on the lower side with UE, Sweden, Abg, and the model number. The series was manufactured until 1959. Which of Ingrid’s Spira objects is your favorite?

Vase. Model 2331. Height 50 cm / 19.7 in.

Vase. Model 2336. Height 16 cm / 6.3 in.

Vase. Model 2337. Height 22,5 cm / 8.9 in.

Vase. Model 2338. Height 29 cm / 11.4 in.

Bowl. Model 2332. Length 17 cm / 6.7 in.

Bowl. Model 2333. Length 24,5 cm / 9.6 in.

Bowl. Model 2334. Length 34 cm / 13.4 in.

Bowl. Model 2335. Length 41 cm / 16.1 in.

The Spira decor.

The lower side of a Spira object.

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