Tag: Hal Fromhold

Designer Desire: Hal Fromhold

Montage of Hal Fromhold pottery designs

In 1950, Hal Fromhold, emigrated from the UK to Vancouver. He first broke into ceramics via adult evening classes; progressing on to study under F. Carlton Ball for a BA degree at the University of Southern California. In 1958, he attained an MA from Ohio State University, after which he returned to Los Angeles. Following a year of teaching, he founded his own ceramic studio.

Now considered an American artist, Hal Fromhold creates work that is quirky and unusual – especially his often featured human figures. Bertil Vallien, in the early 1960s, was one of the designers who produced work under the Hal Fromhold studio name.

Find examples of his work for sale on 1stDibs and Etsy.

Information about the man is scarce on the ‘net, if you can add any further details

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Designer Desire: Bertil Vallien

Collage of Bertil Vallien designs | H is for Home

I had a really tough time short-listing images of the works of Bertil Vallien – there are so many magnificent ones!

Swedish artist, Vallien (b. 1938) worked in the Kosta Boda glassworks for over half a century. He has also produced glass, ceramics and metalware for well-known companies such as Åfors, Gustavsberg, Rörstrand and Hal Fromhold.

1st Dibs, eBay and Etsy always have examples of his vast back-catalogue for sale.

Have a watch of the short film showing Vallien at work in 2016, producing the huge glass piece – Passage – for Kosta Boda in celebration of their long-standing relationship and the company’s 275th anniversary.

Portrait of Bertil Valliencredit

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