Figgjo Lotte
Figgjo Lotte Norway, A Turi Design
“lotte”, a dinnerware service designed by Turi Gramstad Oliver, is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable and iconic Scandinavian patterns of the mid 20th Century.
It has a charm and popularity that has endured, and remains to this day immensely popular and collectable around the world…and especially here in Australia. It was in production from 1962 right up until 1985.
Turi Gramstad Oliver (b1938 -) started with Figgjo in 1960 and worked with them for over 20 years producing some of their most loved designs. She was trained as a ceramist by Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in Oslo 1956-1958, while working in the pottery studio of Kari Nyquist in Bergen until 1960 .
Before graduating she worked at Stavangerflint with Inger Waage. She also had workshop practice in Britain in 1961.
Soon after starting at Figgjo, Turi had designed Lotte, and there was a second release of the design in 1972 – which seems to be when most of the lotte which we come across these days is from.
Figgjo Lotte Teapot
Figgjo Lotte Milk Jugs
Figgjo Lotte Sugar Bowls
Figgjo Lotte Ramekin – Soup
Figgjo Lotte Plate
Figgjo Lotte Egg Cup
Figgjo Lotte Cup & Saucer
Figgjo Lotte Casserole
There isn’t a lot of difference between the look of the 2 series – but in the first series some pieces like the plates and soup bowls had rims or lips rather than a rimless or “coup” shape. The coup main plate is also about 1cm wider.
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