Taisto Kaasinen (1959) Sagoland from Upsala-Ekeby
Taisto Kaasinen designed the Sagoland (Wonderland) series in 1959. It consists of small earthenware wall plaques with a quadratic form, dark brown clay, and colorful relief motifs. Find your favorites among Taisto’s Sagoland objects or learn more in our overview.
An Overview of Taisto Kaasinen’s Sagoland Series
Taisto Kaasinen (1918–1980) designed many classics for the Swedish Upsala-Ekeby company. One of the most well-known series is Sagoland (Wonderland) from 1959. It consists of small earthenware wall plaques with a quadratic form, dark brown clay, and colorful relief motifs.
On the lower side, the Sagoland objects were deep stamped with UE, Sweden, TK, and the model number. Most of them came from the normal production (model 6040–6047), but some were made for the department stores Åhlen & Holm (model 4330/756) and Turitz & Co (model 1041/20).
The Sagoland series was manufactured until 1961. Which of Taisto’s wall plaques is your favorite?
Sagoland Wall Plaques from the Normal Production
Höna (Hen), model 6040, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Tupp (Rooster), model 6041, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
John Blund (Sandman), model 6042, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Clown, model 6043, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
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Vikingaskepp (Viking Ship), model 6044, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Viking till häst (Viking on Horse), model 6045, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Per Svinaherde (Per the Swineherd), model 6046, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
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Hans & Greta (Hansel and Gretel), model 6047, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Mästerkatten (Puss in Boots), model 6055, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Fjäril (Butterfly), model 6056, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Sagoland Wall Plaques for the Department Store Åhlen & Holm
Model 4330/756, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Model 4330/756, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Model 4330/756, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Model 4330/756, length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Sagoland Wall Plaques for the Department Store Turitz & Co
Model 1041/20 , length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Model 1041/20 , length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Model 1041/20 , length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
Model 1041/20 , length 10,5 cm / 4.1 in
The back side of a Sagoland wall plaque
