An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s 8015

Nordic Design School Artists Mari Simmulson Mari Simmulson 8015–8017 Wall Plaques

Mari Simmulson Upsala Ekeby 8015–8017 Wall Plaques

An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s 8015–8017 Wall Plaques

Mari Simmulson (1911–2000) designed many classics for the Swedish Upsala-Ekeby company in the 1950s to 1970s. One of the most well-known objects are the 8015–8017 wall plaques from 1968. They are made of earthenware with gently rectangular forms, creamy white backgrounds, and turquoise stylistic relief motifs. The items are deep stamped on the lower side with UE, model number, and Mari’s mark (MS or Maris). The series was produced only in 1968. Which of Mari’s wall plaques is your favorite?

Mari Simmulson Upsala Ekeby wall plaque Fish. Model 8015M. Width 31 cm

Fish. Model 8015M. Width 31 cm / 12.2 in.

Mari Simmulson Upsala Ekeby wall plaque Bird. Model 8016M. Width 31 cm

Bird. Model 8016M. Width 31 cm / 12.2 in.

Mari Simmulson Upsala Ekeby wall plaque Flower. Model 8017M. Height 31 cm

Flower. Model 8017M. Height 31 cm / 12.2 in.

The back side of a 8015–8017 wall plaque.