Taisto Kaasinen for Upsala Ekeby, wall plaque.

Taisto Kaasinen for Upsala Ekeby, wall plaque. Hand-glazed stoneware wall plaque featuring three colourful butterfly motifs. The model reflects the decorative design language of the 1950s and is ideal as wall decoration. Origin: Sweden. Material: Stoneware. Dimensions: H. 46 cm, W. 15 cm. Period: 1950s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Taisto Kaasinen (1918–1980) was a Finnish ceramic artist and sculptor. He worked at Arabia in Finland before joining Upsala Ekeby from 1953 to 1961, where he created a distinctive body of wall plaques, reliefs and animal sculptures. His work is recognised for its bold forms, vibrant glazes and nature-inspired motifs, and he also completed several major public ceramic commissions in Sweden.