Mari Simmulson (1957) Senegal from Upsala–Ekeby
Mari Simmulson designed the Senegal series in 1957 for Upsala–Ekeby. It consists of earthenware objects with mottled brown backgrounds and incised white stairs decors. Find your favorites among Mari’s Senegal objects or learn more in our overview.
An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s Senegal Series
Mari Simmulson (1911–2000) designed many classics for the Swedish Upsala-Ekeby company in the 1950s to 1970s. One of the most appreciated series is Senegal from 1957. It consists of five earthenware bowls and vases. They have mottled brown backgrounds and incised white stairs 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 1960. Which of Mari’s Senegal objects is your favorite?
Vase. Model 4273. Height 25 cm
Vase. Model 4274. Height 32 cm
Vase. Model 4275. Height 25 cm
Bowl. Model 4271. Length 34 cm
Bowl. Model 4272. Length 41 cm
The Senegal decor
The lower side of a Senegal object