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Eric Ehrström

A Life of Craft and Design Eric Otto Waldemar Ehrström lived a life defined by the touch of his hands upon many different materials. Born in 1881, he was a Finnish artist, craftsman, and industrial designer whose interests stretched far beyond the canvas. His work was not confined to a single medium; instead, he moved between the delicate precision of jewellery making and the structural demands of architecture. He possessed a deep skill

for embossing metal and working with enamel, talents that allowed him to shape everything from small plates and textiles to large-scale furniture and buildings. His early training began at the Finnish Art Society’s School of Drawing. This foundation led him to study under Axel Gallén at Kalela between 1899 and 1900, a period that helped direct his focus toward the arts and crafts movement. Seeking to expand his technical abilities, he…