Erich & Ingrid Triller Spherical Vase

A spherical vase with matte yellow glaze, produced by Erich & Ingrid Triller at their studio in Tobo, Sweden, 1950’s. 

The geometric form of this stoneware vase pairs perfectly with the simple & beautifully understated matte glaze; the spherical shape and elegant pale-yellow colour reflect the harmonious marriage between Bauhaus & Swedish Modernism.

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.