Turi Gramstad Oliver (Calypso 1969) Coffee Cup with Brown/Purple/Red Decor 9 cm (3)
Turi Gramstad Oliver's coffee cup with a classic form with brown/purple/red decor. It was designed in 1969 as part of the Calypso series. A heartwarming tableware piece from the Norwegian mid-century!
Artist
Turi Gramstad Oliver
Series
Calypso
Year
1969
Maker
Figgjo, original production
Material
Flintware
Condition
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks. Minor wear.
Size
Cup
Width with handle: 9 cm / 3.5 in
Diameter: 7 cm / 2.8 in
Height: 7 cm / 2.8 in
Saucer
Length: 13 cm / 5.1 in
Marked
Figgjo , Norway
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Price
Not available
Price
$37
Description
Article no.: 58274
Turi Gramstad Oliver (1938–) was one of Norway’s leading ceramic artists in the 20th century. She was part of the Nordic design tradition aiming for more beautiful every day goods for everybody. After her art studies at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in Oslo, Turi worked for the Figgjo factory for in the 1960s and 1970s years. She was a prominent designer of colorful tableware with warmhearted expression. Turi's artistry is represented at numerous museums in the Nordic countries.