Anna Petrus
Anna Petrus, a pioneering Swedish sculptor and designer, left an indelible mark on Scandinavian design with her bold artistry and innovative spirit. Best known for her collaboration with Svenskt Tenn in the 1920s, Petrus transformed everyday objects into icons of Swedish Grace, infusing pewter and cast iron with her distinctive lion motifs and striking decorative flair. Her work, showcased internationally at the 1925 Paris Exhibition, brought new life to traditional materials and set a new standard for elegance and originality in functional art
Known for her works for Svenskt Tenn, including the Planter No. 1 designed for Näfveqvarn in 1925. Her designs exemplify the fusion of functionality and beauty that defines Swedish Grace aesthetics.
Discover Petrus’s work in: “Anna Petrus: skulptör, industrikonstnär och pionjär / Anna Petrus: sculptor, designer and pioneer” by Marie Rehnberg.