An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s Moon Series

Nordic Design School Artists Mari Simmulson Mari Simmulson Moon

An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s Moon 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 Moon from 1956. It consists of six earthenware bowls, candleholders, and vases. They have geometric forms, black glazes, and turquoise linear decors. 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 1957. Which of Mari’s Moon objects is your favorite?

Mari Simmulson Upsala Ekeby Moon Ljusstake. Modell 4228. Höjd 6 cm

Candleholder. Model 4228. Height 6 cm / 2.4 in.

Mari Simmulson Upsala Ekeby Moon Skål. Modell 4229. Längd 14,5 cm

Bowl. Model 4229. Length 14,5 cm / 5.7 in.

Vase. Model 4230. Height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in.

Vase. Model 4231. Height 26 cm / 10.2 in.

Vase. Model 4232. Height 29 cm / 11.4 in.

Mari Simmulson Upsala Ekeby Moon Vase. Model 4233. Height 18,5 cm

Vase. Model 4233. Height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in.

The Moon decor.

The lower side of a Moon object.