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Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases

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Set of 4 Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases

About the Item

1. Height 8 cm Width 5 cm Depth 5 cm 2. Height 7.5 cm Width 5 cm Depth 5 cm 3. Height 6 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm 4. Height 4 cm Width 3 cm Depth 3 cm This set of 4 miniature vases was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Keramik during the 1960s. Handmade by the Master, with the utmost care and attention to detail. Vases dyed in irregular shades of brown. Signed with the author's signature and the manufacturer's brand. One of them has an individual number - 179 Gunnar Borg (1926 - 2007) is still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century. Known for miniature, handmade ceramic and stoneware objects, mainly vases. He also created lamp bases, cups, decorative bowls and ashtrays. He started his career at the age of 14 at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs. From 1940, he worked there for the next 28 years. The artist's creativity and craftsmanship can be seen in every item. In 1968, Borg founded his own workshop, where he operated until his death. Höganäs Keramik formerly AJ Andersson & Johansson Keramik was founded in 1909 by Johannes Olofsson and Sigfrid Johansson. Modern household appliances have taken an indisputable place in the history of Swedish design. Famous ceramicists at AJ/Höganäs included John Andersson, Anne Nilsson, Rolf Palm and Lisa Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This set is in original vintage condition.

Creator:

Höganäs Keramik (Manufacturer),Gunnar Borg (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 4

Style:

Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic,Stoneware

Place of Origin:

Sweden