Description
This cobalt blue ceramic bowl is a quietly exceptional find from Rosa Ljung’s Wild Horses series — a design that has earned a devoted following among collectors of 1970s Scandinavian ceramics. Produced in Torekov, Sweden, and designed by Christina Praestgaard, the piece carries the understated confidence of its era: bold in colour, restrained in form, and deeply considered in its decorative detail.
Three stylised horses are rendered in raised relief across the surface of the bowl, their forms drawn with the kind of simplified, graphic clarity that defined the best decorative ceramics of this period. The rich cobalt blue glaze catches the light evenly, giving the piece a strong visual presence whether displayed on a shelf, a table, or mounted on a wall.
What makes this particular example especially interesting to collectors is the form itself. The horse vases from this series are the pieces most commonly encountered on the secondary market. The bowl, by contrast, turns up far less often — making this a genuinely rare opportunity for anyone building a serious Rosa Ljung collection or seeking a distinctive centrepiece for a Scandinavian interior.
Details & Specifications:
- Maker: Rosa Ljung, Torekov, Sweden
- Designer: Christina Praestgaard
- Era: 1970s
- Material: Glazed ceramic
- Colour: Cobalt blue
- Dimensions: Diameter 26 cm / 10.2 inches — Height 4 cm / 1.6 inches
Condition:
- Excellent vintage condition
- No chips, cracks, or repairs observed
- Original maker’s label remains present
Pieces like this are chosen for the shop because they still hold presence in a modern space. The Wild Horses bowl is no exception — timeless in its graphic simplicity, and deeply rooted in the retro design tradition that defines the best of 1970s Scandinavian craft. Packed with great care and shipped worldwide with tracking.
