Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Double Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Borg for Höganäs Keramik, 1960s, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Keramik during the 1960s. Handmade by a Master, with the utmost care and attention to details. Two vases forming a unity, colored in an irregular shade of warm brown. Signed with the author's signature and the manufacturer's brand. The joining of the two vases is likely a so-called manufacturing defect and this item was never intended for sale, making it a collector's item.

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 vase is in original vintage condition.

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Creator	Gunnar Borg
Manufacturer	Hoganas Keramik
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Sweden
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Midcentury, Scandinavian Modern, Modernist
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, This vase is in original vintage condition.
Product Code	ZAA-1784427
Materials	Stoneware
Color	Brown
Width	11 cm 11 cm
Depth	6 cm 6 cm
Height	8 cm 8 cm

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