Mari Simmulson (1952) Mars from Upsala–Ekeby
Mari Simmulson designed the Mars (March) series in 1952 for Upsala–Ekeby. It consists of 20 earthenware objects with milky white glazes and incised relief patterns. Find your favorites among Mari’s Mars objects or learn more about them in our overview.
An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s Mars Series
Mari Simmulson (1911–2000) designed many classics for the Swedish Upsala-Ekeby company in the 1950s to 1970s. One of the most well-known series is Mars (March) from 1952. It consists of 16 earthenware bowls and vases. They have milky white glazes and incised relief patterns. The items are deep stamped on the lower side with UE, model number, and Mari’s mark (MS or Maris). The series was manufactured until 1954. Which of Mari’s Mars objects is your favorite?
Vase. Model 4021. Height 12 cm / 4.7 in.
Vase. Model 4035. Height 7 cm / 2.8 in.
Vase. Model 4031. Height 15 cm / 5.9 in
Vase. Model 4049. Height 16 cm / 6.3 in.
Vase. Model 4050. Height 22 cm / 8.7 in.
Vase. Model 4051.
Vase. Model 4086. Height 29,5 cm / 11.6 in.
Vase. Model 4087. Height 35,5 cm / 14.0 in.
Vase. Model 4070. Height 24 cm / 9.4 in
Vase. Model 4088. Height 51 cm / 20.1 in.
Vase. Model 4147. Height 19 cm / 7.5 in.
Vase. Model 4148. Height 24 cm / 9.4 in
Bowl. Model 4048. Length 19,5 cm / 7.7 in.
Bowl. Model 4084. Length 13,5 cm / 5.3 in.
Bowl. Model 4085. Length 16 cm / 6.3 in.
Bowl. Model 4089. Length 24,5 cm / 9.6 in.
Bowl. Model 4090. Length 30 cm / 11.8 in.
Bowl. Model 4145. Length 23 cm / 9.1 in.
Bowl. Model 4146. Length 28 cm / 11.0 in
Bowl. Model 4220. Length 20 cm / 7.9 in.
The Mars decor.
The lower side of a Mars object.