An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s Vespa 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 Vespa from 1964. It consists of six earthenware dishes and vases. They have a cylinder or square form, brown/white glaze, and geometric relief decor. The items are deep stamped on the lower side with UE, model number, and Mari’s mark (MS or Maris). The series was produced until 1965. Which of Mari’s Vespa objects is your favorite?

Dish. Model 4023M. Diameter 18 cm / 7.1 in

Dish. Model 4024M. Diameter 22 cm / 8.7 in

Dish. Model 4025M. Diameter 27 cm / 10.6 in

Vase. Model 4026M. Height 35 cm / 13.8 in

Vase. Model 4027M. Height 13,5 cm / 5.3 in

Vase. Model 4028M. Height 19 cm / 7.5 in

The Vespa decor

The lower side of a Vespa object