Lisa Larson (1976-78) Neat Nordic Zoo from Gustavsberg
Lisa Larson designed the Nordic Zoo (Skansen) series in 1976-1978 for the Gustavsberg factory. The series consists of 14 Nordic animals ranging from small foxes to majestic elks. The figurines are made of stoneware decorated with glaze in subtle colors. Find your favorite among Lisa’s Nordic Zoo objects or see them all in our overview.
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An Overview of Lisa Larson's Skansen (Nordic Zoo) Series
The ”Nordic Zoo” series consists of nine figurines from the Nordic animal world. The animals with antlers are made of chamotte stoneware, and the animals without antlers are made of white stoneware. The reindeer and the elk come in two different sizes.
Stor ren (Large Reindeer), 1979–1980s, length 29 cm / 11.4 in *
Isbjörn (Polar Bear), 1977–1980s, length 22 cm / 8.7 in *
Liten älg (Small Elk), 1977–1980s, height 17 cm / 6.7 in *
Liten ren (Small Reindeer), 1977–1980s, length 12 cm / 4.7 in *
Räv (Fox), 1977–1980s, length 16 cm / 6.3 in *
Stor älg (Large Elk), 1979–1980s, height 18 cm / 7.1 in *
Björn (Bear), 1977–1980s, length 15 cm / 5.9 in *
Fjällhare (Polar Hare), 1977–1980s, height 17 cm / 6.7 in
Järv (Wolverine), 1977–1980s, length 15 cm / 5.9 in
Ponny (Pony), 1978–1980s, length 12 cm / 4.7 in *
Säl (Seal), 1978–1980s, length 16 cm / 6.3 in
Björn (Bear), 1978–1980s, length 9 cm / 3.5 inch *
Räv (Fox), 1978–1980s, width 8 cm / 3.1 in *
Isbjörn (Polar Bear), 1978–1980s, length 13 cm / 5.1 in *