Lisa Larson – Wall Plaques from Gustavsberg
Lisa Larson artistry encompasses a vast and diversified production of wall plaques. The production covers great range of motifs, color settings and sizes. The wall plaques are made of stoneware in relief. They are decorated with glazes ranging from very subtle to striking strong colors. Find your favorite among Lisa's wall plaques or see them all in our overview.
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An Overview of Lisa Larson’s Wall Plaques
During the 1960s and 1970s, ceramics adorned the walls of many Swedish homes. Between 1959 and 1977, Lisa Larson designed approximately 50 wall plaques for serial production. The vast majority were made with relief, a rustic expression and motifs with animals or people. The decorators were often given great freedom, which made for a large variety of color schemes. Some of the plaques were made for organizations. Since the 1990s, only a few new wall art pieces have arrived. Which of Lisa's wall plaques is your favorite?
Väggplattor (Wall Plaques), 1959
The ”Wall Plaques” series consists of two wall plaques depicting people traveling. They are made of chamotte (Riders) and white (Albertina) stoneware with a humorous expression. Both plaques are quite uncommon.
Ryttare (Riders), 1959–1960, length 32 cm / 12.6 in
Albertina, 1959–1960, length 28 cm / 11.0 in
Fåglar (Birds), 1960s
The wall plaque is made of white stoneware in relief with a rectangular shape and green color. It was crafted in a limited edition of 100 pieces.
Birds, length 29 cm / 11.4 in
Viking Ship, 1960s
The wall plaque is made of white stoneware in relief, blue/yellow colors, and a shape of a viking ship. It was crafted for the Swedish merchant navy in a very limited edition.
Viking Ship, length 24 cm / 9.4 in
Häst (Horse), 1960s
The wall plaque is made of white stoneware in relief with a modernistic shape. The horse was crafted in a limited edition of 150 pieces.
Häst (Horse), length 44 cm / 17.3 in
Harlekin (Harlequin), 1960
The ”Harlequin” series consists of two wall plaques, one bowl, and one mirror. They are made of white stoneware with forest green glaze. The colorful decor in relief depicts acrobats and birds.
Väggplatta (Wall Plaque), 1960–1969, height 44 cm / 17.3 in
Väggplatta (Wall Plaque), 1960–1969, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Thalia, 1960
The ”Thalia” series consists of four vases, one wall plaque, and one mirror. They are made of white stoneware with mustard yellow glaze and relief decor depicting animals and people. The name Thalia comes from a goddess in Greek mythology.
Väggplatta (Wall Plaque), 1960–1969, diameter 27 cm / 10.6 in
Unik (Unique), 1961
The ”Unique” series consists of nine quadratic wall plaques. They are made of white stoneware with motifs of animals, people, and plants. The plaques with birds and cats are the most popular.
Dam (Lady), 1967–1986, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Skepp (Ship), 1967–1986, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Katt (Cat), 1967–1986, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Blad (Leaf), 1967–1986, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Ryttare (Riders), 1967–1986, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Solros (Sunflower), 1967–1986, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Katt (Cat), 1967–1986, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Elefant (Elephant), 1967–1986, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Fåglar (Birds), 1967–1986, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Biskopar (Bishops), 1962
The ”Bishops” series consists of five wall plaques depicting men of the church. They are made of white stoneware, elongated shape, and various color schemes.
Biskop 1 (Bishop 1), 1963–1969, height 44 cm / 17.3 in
Biskop 2 (Bishop 2), 1963–1969, height 44 cm / 17.3 in
Biskop 3 (Bishop 3), 1963–1969, height 44 cm / 17.3 in
Biskop 4 (Bishop 4), 1963–1969, height 44 cm / 17.3 in
Biskop 5 (Bishop 5), 1963–1969, height 44 cm / 17.3 in
Väggplattor (Wall Plaques), 1963
The ”Wall Plaques” series consists of seven plaques with rustic expression. They are made of white stoneware in relief. The birds, sunflower, and ”Old Town” come in different color schemes. ”Lion in Cage” is a rarity.
Fågel (Bird), 1963–1972, length 28 cm / 11 in
Gamla stan (Old Town), 1963–1978, length 30 cm / 11.8 in
Fågel (Bird), 1963–1972, length 28 cm / 11 in
Fisk (Fish), 1963–1969, length 57 cm / 22.4 in
Lejon i bur (Lion in Cage), 1963, length 46 cm / 18.1 in
Solros (Sunflower), 1967–1972, height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Fossil, 1963, length 47 cm / 18.5 in
Rundel (Round Wall Plaque), 1966
The ”Round Wall Plaque” series consists of two wall plaques with animal motifs. They are made of white stoneware with a rounded shape and intense colors. There are a few wall plaques with other animal motifs.
Fjäril (Butterfly), 1969–1972, diameter 12 cm / 4.7 in
Fågel (Bird), 1969–1972, diameter 12 cm / 4.7 in
Väggplattor (Wall Plaques), 1966
The ”Wall Plaques” series consists of seven large plaques in relief. They are made of white stoneware with many different color schemes. There are uncertainties about the names of the four bird plaques.
Garden, 1969–1973, length 38 cm / 15.0 in
Jubileum (Jubilee), 1969–1977, height 36 cm / 14.2 in
Venedig (Venice), 1966–1972, height 31 cm / 12.2 in
Göksparv (Cuckoo Sparrow), 1966–1973, length 42 cm / 16.5 in
Parkfågel (Park Bird), 1966–1975, length 29 cm / 11.4 in
Drillsnäppa (Sandpiper), 1966–1975, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Dubbelfasan (Double Pheasant), 1966–1975, height 43 cm / 16.9 in
Drabant, 1967
The ”Drabant” series consists of four wall plaques with people in historical clothes. They are made white stoneware in relief.
Väggplatta 1 (Wall Plaque), 1970–1973, height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Väggplatta 2 (Wall Plaque), 1970–1973, height 29 cm / 11.4 in
Väggplatta 3 (Wall Plaque), 1970–1973, height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Väggplatta 4 (Wall Plaque), 1970–1973, height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Väggplatta Fåglar (Wall plaque Birds), 1968
The ”Birds Wall Plaque” is made of white stoneware in relief with a motif of five birdies. It was crafted in a limited edition of unknown size. The plaque was used as a gift for those with 25 years of service within the Co-operative Union, which was the owner of Gustavsberg.
Fåglar, 1968, Length 32 cm / 12.6 in
Väggplatta Tvillingar (Wall plaque Twins), 1968
The ”Twins Wall Plaque” is made of white stoneware in relief with a twin motif. It was crafted in a limited edition of unknown size.
Tvillingar (Twins), 1968, height 35 cm / 13.8 in
Fjärilsplattor (Butterfly Wall Plaque), 1971
The ”Butterfly” series consists of three quadratic wall plaques. They are made of white stoneware with a butterfly motif in different color schemes.
Fjärilsplatta 1 (Butterfly Wall Plaque 1), 1972–1974, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Fjärilsplatta 2 (Butterfly Wall Plaque 2), 1972–1974, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Fjärilsplatta 3 (Butterfly Wall Plaque 3), 1972–1974, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Pomona, 1971
The ”Pomona” series consists of four quadratic wall plaques with fruit motif in relief. They are made of white stoneware with joyous colors. The name Pomona comes from Roman mythology goddess of fruits and gardens.
Jordgubb (Strawberry), 1974–1979, height 22 cm / 8.7 in
Päron (Pear), 1974–1979, height 22 cm / 8.7 in
Nypon (Rose Hip), 1974–1979, height 22 cm / 8.7 in
Plommon (Plum), 1974–1979, height 22 cm / 8.7 in
Trade Union Wall Plaques, 1972
Special orders from three trade unions with workplace motifs. They are made of white stoneware in relief with uni-colored schemes.
Svenska bokbindarförbundet, 1972, length 27 cm / 10.6 in
Svenska typografförbundet, 1972, length 27 cm / 10.6 in
Svenska litografförbundet, 1972, length 27 cm / 10.6 in
Masker (Masks), 1974
The ”Masks” series consists of five wall plaques with motifs from all over the world. The masks are made of white stoneware in relief. Quite rare pieces!
Afro, 1979–1980, height 29 cm / 11.4 in
Demon, 1979–1982, height 22 cm / 8.7 in
Geisha, 1979–1982, height 26 cm / 10.2 in
Asia, 1979–1980, height 25 cm / 9.8 in
Pablo, 1979–1980, height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Kvinna med fågelbur (Woman with Bird Cage), 1975
The wall plaque is made of chamotte stoneware with a motif of a woman with a birdcage. It was crafted in a limited edition of unknown size.
Kvinna med fågelbur (Woman with bird cage), 1975, height 31 cm / 12.2 in
Väggplattor (Wall Plaques), 1977
The ”Wall Plaques” series consists of eight large plaques in relief. They are made of chamotte stoneware in a limited edition of 950 pieces. Very popular wall plaques!
Stor Flora (Large Flora), 1978–1987, height 35 cm / 13.8 in
Liten Flora (Small Flora), 1978–1987, height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Glädjehus (House of Joy), 1978–1984, height 33 cm / 13.0 in
Duva (Dove), 1978–1987, height 33 cm / 13.0 in
Svan (Swan), 1978–1984, height 36 cm / 14.2 in
Månsken (Moonlight), 1978–1984, height 33 cm / 13.0 in
Äppelträd (Apple Tree), 1978–1987, height 34 cm / 13.4 in
Vasco da Gama, 1978–1984, height 31 cm / 12.2 in
Konsumentföreningen (Wall Plaque for Consumer Association), 1994
Round wall plaque in stoneware with green-blue mermaid and city motif in relief. Lisa designed the wall plaque for the Consumer Association in Gustavsberg in 1994 and it is only available in limited edition.
Konsumentföreningen (Wall Plaque for Consumer Association), 1994, diameter 26 cm / 10.2 in
Mask, 1990s
The wall plaque is made of stoneware in relief with gold decor. It's manufactured at Keramikstudion in Gustavsberg and is available in several colors.
Mask, 1990's, height 22 cm / 8.7 in