Gantofta

Jie Gantofta, originally AB Jie Johnsons Keramiska Fabrik, was a Swedish ceramics factory founded in 1942 by John Ewert "Jie" Johnson in Helsingborg. Initially, the company produced small wooden items such as trays and coasters, often combined with glass. In 1944, production was moved to Gantofta, just outside Helsingborg, where the company later became known as Jie Gantofta.

Ceramic production began in 1952, and the company became known for its ceramic ornaments and household items. In the 1950s, Jie Gantofta switched from artisanal production to casting goods using stack molding, which made production more efficient. Designers such as Kerstin Biuw and Elsi Söderberg contributed their own models, especially in stoneware.

Jie Gantofta is particularly known for her ceramic plaques and wall reliefs, often with motifs from Swedish flora and fauna. These works were designed by designers such as Staffan Johnson, son of the founder, as well as Bengt Nilsson, Annika Kilman, Solveig Nyqvist (Solsieg), Solsieg Ueltzhöfer,
Ewa Jarenskog and Aimo Nietosvuori. The company went bankrupt in 1992, but its products are still sought after on the secondary market.