Kjell Blomberg for Upsala Ekeby Dish, model 7008.

Kjell Blomberg for Upsala Ekeby Dish, model 7008. Oval stoneware dish on raised foot, glossy yellow crackled glaze with dark chocolate brown underside. Origin: Sweden. Designer: Ingrid Atterberg. Material: Stoneware. Dimensions: H. 5 cm, D. 14 cm, L. 20 cm. Period: 1954-56. Condition: Excellent condition with light signs of wear. Bio: Kjell Blomberg (1931–1989) was a Swedish ceramicist and glass artist who became one of the leading figures in Sweden’s mid-20th-century decorative arts. After studying at Konstfack in Stockholm, he spent over two decades working for companies such as Upsala-Ekeby, Gabriel Keramik, and Gullaskruf Glasbruk. His style is characterized by streamlined elegance and a playful, often humorous touch. Among his most recognized works is the “Häppar” series from 1971 – mouth-blown glass figures featuring colorful, pop-art-inspired designs. Blomberg became a prominent name in Scandinavian modern ceramics and glass, and his works are represented in major collections such as the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm.