Wilhelm Kåge

Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. This piece is signed with sticker "Gustavsberg Argenta 1079 II". Swedish ceramic artist and designer, Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) was primarily active in the late-1920s through the 1950s and is best known for his contribution to functionalist style, as well his work as the artistic leader of the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. Algot Wilhelm Kåge (originally Nilsson) was born in 1889 in Stockholm. Kåge studied decorative painting at the Technical School, later known as the School of Art Konstfack, in Stockholm (never graduating), and subsequently at the Valand Academy in Gothenburg, where he studied under Scandinavian painters...

Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1960s A Swedish ceramic model 1210 glazed stoneware vase or vessel designed by Wlhelm Kage for Gustavsberg...

Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Jug or Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1930s Swedish ceramic vase or vessel designed by Wilhelm Kage as part of the Argenta-serie for Gust...

A trio of cherubs with garlands decorate this cache pot designed by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Argenta stoneware piece, characterised by the mottled green glaze and applie...

A red-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, sweden, c. 1950s.

Vase 'Gold Surrea' designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, produced during the 1930s or 1940s. White carrara glaze with golden vertical and horizontal stripes. Marked w...

A green-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s.

“Farsta” bowl or platter, made from stoneware in a smooth, thick form. Striking glaze in nuances of reddish brown, ochre and green. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the bes...