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SCANDINAVIAN MONTHLY | DESIGN
Design A Pioneer Among Female Norwegian Designers Text Tor Kjolberg
When women were supposed to stay at home as housewives, the divorced single mother Nora Gulbrandsen was appointed chief designer at Porsgrund’s Porcelain Factory and became a pioneer among female Norwegian designers. Porcelain and ceramic designer Nora Gulbrandsen (1894 – 1974) was born in Kristiania (now Oslo) and was educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry. She came to Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik after graduation and designed several porcelain collections for the factory. She was working at Porsgrun in the period 1928 – 1946. Related: Friends of an Artist Porsgrund Porcelain Factory The factory was founded by Johan Jeremiassen in 1885. From 1930 to 1980, Porsgrund was one of Norway’s leading design companies, and they received both national and international design awards. Gulbrandsen designed about 300 different designs and models during her time at Porsgrund. Colorful design Gulbrandsen is known for her colorful, geometric and modern forms, and she is considered one of Norway’s most
Porcelain and ceramic designer Nora Gulbrandsen (1894 – 1974) was born in Kristiania (now Oslo)
Feature image (on top): Vase depicting Bergen by Nora Gulbrandsen (National Museum, Oslo)
