Stunning vintage Danish stoneware bowl, designed by renowned designer Marianne Starck for the Michael Andersen & Sons factory in Bornholm, Denmark, in the 1960s.
Design and Aesthetics
This sculptural ceramic piece, emblematic of the Mid-Century style, features Marianne Starck's iconic motif of a stylized hare and sun in relief. The design is enhanced by a layering of textured glazes in shades of ochre, caramel, and deep brown. The textured spiral interior and the earthy color palette perfectly reflect the organic modernism that makes Bornholm ceramics so sought after by collectors of Scandinavian design.
Both decorative and functional, this bowl has a strong visual presence, whether used as a centerpiece, a fruit bowl, or displayed within a collection of Danish studio ceramics.
Details
Designer: Marianne Starck (1938–2007)
Manufacturer: Michael Andersen & Sons. Stamped with the famous "Three Herrings" seal on the base.
Origin: Bornholm, Denmark
Period: 1960s
Material: Glazed stoneware / Ceramic
Decoration: Raised hare and sun motif
Dimensions: Diameter: 23 cm, Height: 9 cm
Condition: Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Minor surface wear consistent with age and the handcrafted nature of the ceramic.
A beautiful example of mid-century Danish pottery, ideal for Scandinavian interiors, Bornholm collectors, or lovers of modernist organic design.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBeige, BrownMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height9 cmWidth23 cmDepth23 cm