A remarkable find for collectors: a scarce pair of large sculptural stoneware  vases by the prominent Swedish designer, Lisa Larson (b. 1931), during her tenure at the prestigious Gustavsberg factory. These pieces date to the early 1960s and a classic interpretation of Scandinavian Modern art ceramics.
The design is bold and architectural  featuring clean lines and organic curves typical of Modernist design. The finish is a study in texture and contrast: a smooth, rich black glaze covers sections of the form  against the rough, tactile surface of raw stoneware, subtly toned with indistinct black variations. The scale of these vases makes them ideal statement pieces for a sophisticated interior.
 
Provenance and Authenticity
 
Lisa Larson was Gustavsberg's chief sculptor from 1954 to 1980.1 The collection of a matching pair is rare. Crucially, while these monumental works are typically unsigned, this pair is authenticated by the presence of their Original Gustavsberg Factory Labels, confirming their designer and origin.
 
Designer: Lisa Larson (Icon of Swedish Mid-Century Design)
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg, Sweden
Period: Early 1960s (Mid-Century Modern)
Material: Heavy Sculptural Stoneware
Finish: Contrasting Black Glaze and Raw Ceramic
Rarity: Matched Pair
 
Height: 14 inches (35 cm) and 11.5 inches (29 cm)