Mari Simmulson (1961) Star from Upsala–Ekeby
Mari Simmulson designed the Star series in 1961 for Upsala–Ekeby. It consists of earthenware objects with brown backgrounds, white net reliefs, and white/turquoise flower decors. Find your favorites among Mari’s Star objects or learn more about them in our overview.
An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s Star 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 Star from 1961. It consists of seven earthenware candleholders, dishes, and vases. They have brown backgrounds, white net reliefs, and white/turquoise flower 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 1962. Which of Mari’s Star objects is your favorite?
Candleholder. Model 4497. Height 6 cm / 2.4 in.
Dish. Model 4495. Length 18,5 cm / 7.3 in.
Dish. Model 4496. Length 27 cm / 10.6 in.
Vase. Model 4498. Height 18 cm / 7.1 in.
Vase. Model 4499. Height 22 cm / 8.7 in.
Vase. Model 4500. Height 17,5 cm / 6.9 in.
Vase. Model 4501. Height 20,5 cm / 8.1 in.
The Star decor.
The lower side of a Star object.