Table lamp by Jette Hellerø for Axella Ceramic, Denmark circa 1962
Height (to top of lampshade which is included): 39cm
Width (of base): 14cm
Depth: 14cm
Jette Hellerøe became a ceramist after studying at the Copenhagen school of fine arts in 1960. Her Father was Einer Hellerøe & Jette worked at her father’s factory, Haslev Keramik, before, during & after completing her degree. At her Father’s pottery she also produced work under her own name.
Jette worked at Haslev Keramik until 1972, and then moved to Lønstrup with her husband Flemming Schouboe where they set up their own pottery and shop. Flemming helped with the production, especially handling the firing processes and the glaze, but did not create work under his own name. This studio operated up until 2001.
Jette is also known for the work she produced for BR Keramik and Axella Keramik the latter being where this piece has it’s provenance. Axella Keramik was a notable Danish pottery and stoneware studio founded around 1970 by Aksel Larsen in Nørresundby, Denmark. The studio operated until 2001 and is famous for its distinct 1970s Scandinavian mid-century modern design, including earthy stoneware lamps, pendant lights, vases, and tableware with Jette’s pieces being the most sought after
Table lamp by Jette Hellerø for Axella Ceramic, Denmark circa 1962
Height (to top of lampshade which is included): 39cm
Width (of base): 14cm
Depth: 14cm
Jette Hellerøe became a ceramist after studying at the Copenhagen school of fine arts in 1960. Her Father was Einer Hellerøe & Jette worked at her father’s factory, Haslev Keramik, before, during & after completing her degree. At her Father’s pottery she also produced work under her own name.
Jette worked at Haslev Keramik until 1972, and then moved to Lønstrup with her husband Flemming Schouboe where they set up their own pottery and shop. Flemming helped with the production, especially handling the firing processes and the glaze, but did not create work under his own name. This studio operated up until 2001.
Jette is also known for the work she produced for BR Keramik and Axella Keramik the latter being where this piece has it’s provenance. Axella Keramik was a notable Danish pottery and stoneware studio founded around 1970 by Aksel Larsen in Nørresundby, Denmark. The studio operated until 2001 and is famous for its distinct 1970s Scandinavian mid-century modern design, including earthy stoneware lamps, pendant lights, vases, and tableware with Jette’s pieces being the most sought after