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Søholm Studio Ceramic Vase Einar Johansen Denmark 1960s Model 3329
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Product description
Søholm Keramik Studio Vase by Einar Johansen
Model 3329 – Denmark, 1960s
Height 25.5 cm | Sculptural Relief Glaze | Bornholm Studio Production
A refined example of Danish mid-century studio ceramics, this vase was designed by Einar Johansen for Søholm Keramik, Bornholm, during the 1960s.
Model 3329 presents a more compact yet equally expressive interpretation of Johansen’s sculptural language. The form rises from a rounded shoulder into a gently tapering cylindrical neck, finished in matte earth-brown stoneware, contrasting beautifully with the vivid glazed body below.
Design & Surface
The lower body is structured with vertical rhythmic relief bands—softly rounded, almost biomorphic indentations arranged in measured repetition. These sculptural panels create a tactile, architectural texture that catches light dynamically.
The glaze is a luminous, layered blue—shifting from deep teal to cobalt—with subtle tonal transitions. The relief recesses intensify the depth of colour, while the upper matte section provides material contrast and visual grounding.
This interplay between glossy glaze and matte surface is quintessential Søholm Studio: restrained, deliberate, and materially intelligent.
About the Designer
Einar Johansen (1927–2002) was one of Søholm’s leading artistic forces during the golden decades of Danish studio ceramics. Trained as a sculptor, he introduced strong relief structures and expressive glazing to Bornholm production, elevating functional ceramics into sculptural design objects.
His studio-marked works are particularly sought after, as they represent Søholm’s most artistically ambitious output.
Marking
Underside incised and hand-signed:
Søholm Denmark Studio
Model number: 3329
Dimensions
Height: 25.5 cm
Diameter: approx. 12.5 cm
Opening: approx. 4.5 cm
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
No cracks, restorations, or structural damage observed.
Minor base wear consistent with age and studio firing.
Why This Piece Matters
• Authentic Søholm Studio production
• Designed by Einar Johansen
• Classic 1960s Danish relief-glaze vocabulary
• Compact yet sculptural scale
• Highly decorative but architecturally disciplined
An ideal addition for collectors of:
• Danish mid-century ceramics
• Bornholm studio pottery
• Scandinavian modern design
• Textural, relief-based ceramic forms
GENERAL INFORMATION
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All items are photographed and described with care. Vintage pieces may show minimal traces of age; any significant flaws will be clearly mentioned.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsTurquoise, Blue, BrownMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height25 cmWidth12 cmDepth12 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales