Frogner in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Nora Gulbrandsen
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2025
1. Nora Gulbrandsen Marker
Nora
Gulbrandsen
1894-1978
Norges fψrste kvinnelige industridesigner
Utdannet 1923-27 ved Statens Hεndverks- og Kunstindustriskole
Sjefsdesigner porsgrund porselζnsfabrikk 1928-46
Verdensutstillingen i Paris 1937
Eget keramikkverksted fra 1946
Here from 1949 to 1977 lived Nora Gulbrandsen (1894-1978), Norway's first female industrial designer. Educated 1923-27 at the State School of Crafts and Art and Design. Chief designer at the Porsgrunds Porcelain Factory, 1928-46. Exhibited at the 1937 Paris Exposition. Had her own ceramics workshop from 1946.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Sparebankstiftelsen DNB.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 59° 55.183′ N, 10° 42.521′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Frogner. It is on Frognerveien. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Frognerveien 35A, Oslo
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anders B. Wilse (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lille Frogner (about 180 meters away); Frederik Stangs gate 22-24 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sonja Henie (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Robert Levin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lψkken Gimle / Gimle Estate (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Radionette (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Georgine Lilla Hansen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Nora Gulbrandsen (1894 1978) Norwegian Designer (Encyclopedia.design). Excerpt:
She worked as a designer at Porsgrunds Porselnsfabrik after graduating. From 1928 through 1946, Gulbrandsen was the creative director of Porsgrund. She designed numerous successful porcelain collections for the business between 1928 and 1940. She has been conducting(Submitted on June 28, 2025.)a pottery workshop in Oslo since 1946.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 20252. Nora Gulbrandsen Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here on the corner of the building, just to the left of the entrance.
During her time at Porsgrund, Gulbrandsen created over 300 different designs and models. Her cubistic forms and unconventional colour choices, typically juxtaposing brilliant to dark, were influenced by Art Deco. Porsgrunn City Museum (Porselensmuseet) has a collection of her work on exhibit.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
