Hjördis Oldfors, Kokos earthenware vase, Upsala Ekeby, 1950s

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Hjördis Oldfors, Kokos earthenware vase, Upsala Ekeby, 1950sBrown earthenware vase with yellow stripes, model Kokos, designed by Hjrdis Oldfors for Swedish manufacturer Upsala Ekeby in the 1950s. The is the larges vase in this range that contains of totally 10 different vases and bowls. It's a quite rare model that don't often come to the market. Good vintage condition with minor ware. Mark from the manufacturer at the bottom: UE, Sweden. 5031, Hj AttributionDesigner: Hjrdis OldforsManufacturer Maker: Upsala

Thonet also worked with several of the leading figures of that moment including Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser so the similarities are of no surprise

After contacting The Conran Shop they confirm that a very limited number of these chairs were ever produced for customers and they estimated that around 10-15 pieces of each model may have been ordered at the time

Height: 24 cm

Depth: 33 cm

Frame of steam bent birch and later upholstery in hemp webbing commissioned by the original owner

brownLength: 196 cm

The table measures 120 cm in length and the extra leafs are 50 cm a piece so maximum length is 220 cm

but well made

Well made with good proportions and details

Height: 47 cm

Design period: 1970s or 1980s

Their post modern design features a round atomic tubular steel frame and wooden back rest

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