Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Red Birds


An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s Red Birds

Mari Simmulson (1911–2000) designed many classics for the Swedish Upsala-Ekeby company. Some of the most appreciated objects are the birds from 1970. They are made of earthenware with swelling forms, strong red glaze, and modern expressions.  

The figurines are deep stamped on the lower side with UE, model number, and Mari’s mark (MS or Maris). Which of Mari’s birds is your favorite? 


Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Red Birds Small bird, model number 0191M, height 8 cm


Small bird, model number 0191M, height 8 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Red Birds Medium bird, model number 0192M, height 10 cm


Medium bird, model number 0192M, height 10 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Red Birds Large bird, model number 0193M, height 15 cm


Large bird, model number 0193M, height 15 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Red Birds Extra large bird, model number 0169, height 30 cm


Extra large bird, model number 0169, height 30 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Red Birds All four red birds


All four red birds

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Red Birds The lower side of a red bird


The lower side of a red bird

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