The Cathrineholm factory opened in Halden, Norway in 1907. Originally producing ironworks and agricultural equipment, they then moved to creating signage and general household wares, before producing enamelled kitchenware.
As a designer, Grete Prytz Kittelsen was contracted to Cathrineholm, from 1955 until 1972. During that time she designed a range of enamelware for the company - most famously Lotus (1962-65) and not-so-famously Stripes (1956), Square (1958) and Bands (1958).
Contrary to popular belief, the flower pattern displayed on the Lotus design was not the work of Grete herself, but by a lesser known employee. In fact, Grete has been known to comment on how she doesn't like the pattern at all and that it ruins the look of her solid-colour design!
THIS LISTING
Pattern Lotus
Colour White on Cobalt Blue
Designer(s) Arne Clausen (pattern), Grete Prytz Kittelsen (form)
Production 1962-65
Dimensions 18cm tall
Condition Great to excellent condition, with no real surface wear. Internally it is clean and free from damage with the only call out being some light discolouration at the top, internally, which we've tried to show via the last picture. We haven't attempted to clean this with any harsh chemicals.
