Art Deco White Table Lamp with Seashell Motif by Anna Lisa Thomson for Uppsala Ekeby, 1940s for sale at Pamono

Description

The Sncka (seashell in Swedish) table lamp, designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby in the 1940s, is a stunning example of Swedish mid-century ceramic artistry. Made of earthenware with a matte white glaze, the lamp features an elegant relief pattern of diagonal seashell motifs that wrap around its curved body and extend over the shoulder behind the lamp fixture. The unglazed portions of the design create a striking contrast, highlighting the intricate details of the relief work. The Sncka series, introduced in 1944, included about ten ceramic objects, all sharing the characteristic shell pattern and soft organic shapes. The series was part of Upsala-Ekebys postwar production and reflected the studios commitment to high-quality design and craftsmanship. These lamps trace their origins to the Expo series, designed for the Paris Exhibition in 1937, where Upsala-Ekeby sought to elevate the artistic level of its ceramics for an international audience. Production of the Sncka glaze continued from 1944 to 1949, and this lamp bears the deep stamp “A.L.T. Ekeby 18”, signifying its authenticity. The lampshade isn’t included.