If money were no object, I would collect every piece of Cathrineholm lotus pattern enamelware out there! Alas, money (or lack thereof) is a very big object and I can only afford to ogle all the wonderful pieces that can be found on
Etsy.
For the longest time, I thought Cathrineholm was a person, you know Cathrine Holm - admit it, you did too! Cathrineholm is actually the name of the factory outside of Halden, Norway that produced these iconic enamelware pieces from the mid-1950's through the late 1960's.
While Cathrineholm manufactured a number of lovely enamelware pieces; the lotus pattern is by far the most recognizable and sought after by collectors.
Created by designer Arne Clausen in 1962, this simple design quickly became Cathrineholm's best selling pattern; which explains why there are so many pieces still floating around today - lucky us!
25 comments:
Fabulous retro look and still so in and functional a half century later.
Love these pieces, great post, thanks Bryan!
These designs are gorgeous, particularly that black dutch oven! I knew nothing about Cathrineholm before but now I'll keep my eyes peeled for it.
They are so beautiful! Fantastic blog post, Bryan!
lovely designs and such an interesting post!
Love the pink so much! And the lotus pattern in general. Great pieces!
Thanks for introducing me to Cathrineholm! I'm in love!
Thanks so much for this post! I remember seeing this when I was a child, but knew absolutely nothing of the history of Cathrineholm. What gorgeous pieces! I LOVE the pink dutch oven! :)
Wow!! I love the bold colors and graphic design!! I can see these pieces mixing well with a vintage as well a modern country style kitchen!
love love love c-holm! thanks for the super post!!
one of my favorite patterns ever ! and I did think it was a person not a factory. great info
Fabulous! I keep hoping one day I will find one of these beauties at an estate sale. Thank you so much of the information!
Love the excellent blog post! I am particularly fond of the blue and white nesting bowls. Thank you for sharing the great information and wonderful finds!
I am with you, Whimzy! I keep thinking I will find one also :) Beautiful blog post! The arrangement and the different items rock! Great presentation!
I too love the striking lotus design of Cathrineholm. I was lucky enough to find one just like the casserole in the advert at the top. I haven't quite decided yet whether to keep it or sell it though!
I am slightly obsessed with those casserole dishes! And! I wouldn't mind a whole collection~ hehe Great blog!
Great tribute to the greatest artist!
I agree I also love Cathrineholm too!! Amazing colors they are ! Another great post :)
Awesome pieces here!! I love Cathrineholm! Thanks for the history lesson!! :)
Oh great! another thing for me to collect and obsess over. These are so cool!
Love, love, LOVE! For some reason, these pieces are incredibly hard to find in the midwest... at least where I live. :(
Love Catherineholm and love this post!
LOVE,love,love...such classic and timeless designs! Thanks for the insight into this wonderful talent!
Love the lotus. Love this Post! Thank you so much!
Haha...I'll admit it...I at one point thought it was an actual woman :)
Would love to see more of the companies designs, outside of the lotus pattern!
Cool post! Very interesting!
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