Erich & Ingrid Triller Geometric Vase

A sage-green vase produced by Erich & Ingrid Triller at their studio in Tobo, Sweden, 1950's. 

The distinct shape and elegant colour of this stoneware vase reflect the harmonious marriage between Bauhaus & Swedish Modernism. The geometric form, consisting of a cone & sphere, pairs harmoniously with the simple & beautifully understated sage-green gloss glaze. 

Erich & Ingrid Triller studied ceramics in Germany where they were influenced by the Bauhaus movement. They established their own Swedish studio in 1935 where the influence of Bauhaus not only informed their precise shapes & clean geometry, but also the production method.

By paying special attention to the work process, documenting each firing, the duo gained full control over the kiln to eliminate 'surprises' & inconsistencies. Although all items from the Tobo studio are entirely handmade, this attention to the firing process, and their commendable skill as potters, allowed the studio to create clean, exquisite ceramics with a Bauhaus 'factory' finish.