Lisa Larson Bird 1967 - No.1

Lisa Larson’s birds have been nesting in her studio since 1967. Now roaming free after been resurrected by Design House Stockholm.

Lisa Larson’s Birds – A Colourful Flight Through Time

Lisa Larson’s iconic birds were born in 1967 during a six-month stay near San Francisco. Immersed in the vibrant energy of the late '60s and inspired by Mexican folk art and bold American colours, Larson began painting wooden birds—playful, vivid, and full of personality.

“We stayed near the bay in Sausalito,” she recalls. “I had no plan, just a desire to paint what I saw and felt.” Her creations reflected a time of protest, freedom, and joy. Travelling the U.S. in a retired police car with her husband and children, she absorbed the era’s optimism and colour.

Back in Sweden, Larson worked with a retired carpenter to carve bird shapes, which she painted by hand. Though the project was eventually set aside for her ceramic work, her artistry continued to flourish, especially through her beloved figurines at Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory.

Years later, Anders Färdig of Design House Stockholm discovered the forgotten birds in her studio. Struck by their charm, he helped bring them back to life.

Today, Larson’s birds soar again—bright, bold symbols of 1960s spirit, lovingly revived for a new generation.

Dimensions:                  16x7x16cm (WxDxH)

Material:                       Solid Beech Wood, Water Based Paint

Year of Design:             1967

*Kindly note that the wooden bird figurines are decoration elements only, not toys.