An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s Pampas 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 Pampas from 1957. It consists of six earthenware bowls, dishes, and vases. They have geometric forms, black glazes, and red/white 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 only in 1957. Which of Mari’s Pampas objects is your favorite?

Bowl. Model 4266. Length 16 cm / 6.3 in.

Dish. Model 4267. Length 28 cm / 11.0 in.

Vase. Model 4264. Height 12 cm / 4.7 in.

Vase. Model 4265. Height 18 cm / 7.1 in.

Vase. Model 4268. Height 25 cm / 9.8 in.

Vase. Model 4269. Height 29 cm / 11.4 in.

The Pampas decor.

The lower side of a Pampas object.