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This handcrafted stoneware canterpiece is part of the ‘Noomi’ series, named after the designer. It is produced on the legendary ceramics factory Søholm Pottery and has graphic leaves, hand painted in black, creamy yellow and light umber colors.

 

Noomi Backhausen (1938-2011) is famous for her work at holm Pottery on the island Bornholm in Denmark, where she was one of the key employees between 1966 and 1990. Noomi’s designs are always bold and expressive, and has a joyful and occasionally playful feel to it.

 

The clay on Bornholm is of a very high quality and therefore Bornholm has always attracted a lot of ceramists. Søholm Pottery was founded in 1835 by Edvard Christian Sonne and Herman Sonne Wolffsen. Through the years different owners managed to keep in touch with times, by hiring some of the top ceramic artists of the times. Many of the greatest ceramics craftsmen and women of Denmark, has at some point either, worked or done apprenticeship at Søholm. Søholm has established itself as one of the top makers of Scandinavia midcentury icons of stoneware.

The factory closed in 1996.

Søholm 'Noomi' Centerpiece by Noomi Backhausen

110,00€ Regular Price
70,00€Sale Price

Designer//Maker:

Noomie Backhausen

Manufactured at Søholm Pottery

Year:

1970's or early 80's

Place of origin:

Denmark

Material:

Stoneware

Condition:

Good. This vintage item has no defects.

Dimensions:

Height: 4cm

Ø: 22.5cm

 

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