Description
This sculptural ceramic vase from the Pampas Vilda Hästar series is one of those objects that earns its place in a room without needing to announce itself. Designed by Christina Praestgaard and produced by Rosa Ljung i Torekov in Sweden, it rises into a stylised horse head — part vessel, part sculpture — in a way that feels entirely natural to the Scandinavian design tradition.
About the Piece
The black matt glaze gives the surface a quiet intensity. It absorbs light rather than reflecting it, which means the form shifts subtly depending on where you stand. Each angle offers a slightly different read of the horse’s silhouette — alert, still, watchful. Whether used as a vase or displayed as a decorative object on its own, it holds presence in both roles.
Details
- Designer: Christina Praestgaard
- Maker: Rosa Ljung i Torekov
- Series: Pampas Vilda Hästar
- Era: 1970s–1980s
- Origin: Sweden
- Material: Glazed ceramic
- Height: approx. 24.5 cm (9.6 inches)
Condition
- Good vintage condition
- No chips or cracks observed
- Light age-related rubbing consistent with use
Why It Endures
Swedish studio ceramics from this period were rarely decorative for decoration’s sake. The Pampas Vilda Hästar series channels something older — a feeling for animals, for wildness held quietly in form. It is the kind of piece that retro collectors and interior designers return to precisely because it does not try too hard. It simply is what it is: well-made, well-considered, and still entirely relevant in a modern space.
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