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Faience Matchbox Cover, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson Baca Series
Abstract 60s design from the Baca series
£46.00
VAT included. Sold under the margin scheme for second-hand goods — no VAT is shown separately.
A characterful matchbox cover designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. The piece features an abstract, tactile relief decor in rich earth tones of brown, beige, white, and muted green. As practical as it is decorative, adding genuine Scandinavian mid-century charm to the home.
The story of this object
The Baca series was introduced in 1965 and is characterized by its complex printed faience decoration. Artistic director Nils Thorsson developed the technique and created many of the series' most iconic and intricate patterns himself.
- Maker
- Royal Copenhagen
- Designer
- Nils Thorsson
- Era
- 1960s
- Material
- Faience
- Dimensions
- Approx. length 4.3 in (11 cm), width 2.8 in (7 cm).
- Condition
- Very fine preserved condition without any remarks.
- Origin
- Denmark
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