Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Violetta


Mari Simmulson (1971) Violetta from Upsala–Ekeby

Mari Simmulson designed the Violetta series in 1971 for Upsala–Ekeby. It consists of earthenware objects with modern forms and mottled purple glaze. Find your favorites among Mari’s Violetta objects or learn more in our overview.




An Overview of Mari Simmulson’s Violetta 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 Violetta from 1971. It consists of nine earthenware bowls, dishes, and vases. They have modern forms and mottled purple glaze.

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 1971. Which of Mari’s Violetta objects is your favorite?


Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Violetta Vase. Model 1078. Height 10 cm


Vase. Model 1078. Height 10 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Violetta Vase. Model 1079. Height 16 cm


Vase. Model 1079. Height 16 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Violetta Vase. Model 1080. Height 20 cm


Vase. Model 1080. Height 20 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Violetta Bowl. Model 1076. Length 19 cm


Bowl. Model 1076. Length 19 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Violetta Bowl. Model 1009. Length 15 cm


Bowl. Model 1009. Length 15 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Violetta


Bowl. Model 1010. Length 19 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Violetta


Bowl. Model 1011. Length 21 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Violetta


Bowl. Model 1012. Length 28 cm

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby Violetta


Dish. Model 1077.

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby The Violetta decor


The Violetta decor

Mari Simmulson Upsala–Ekeby The lower side of a Violetta object


The lower side of a Violetta object

Please visit our Mari Simmulson page to view all her objects.