Set of 2 sand-green ceramic bowls, designed by Gunnar Borg, Gunnars Keramik Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s

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Set of 2 sand-green ceramic bowls, designed by Gunnar Borg, Gunnars Keramik Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s

Set of 2 miniature bowls designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufactory Gunnars Keramik Höganäs in the 1960s. Handmade by a master craftsman with the utmost care and attention to detail. The bowls feature irregular shades of sand brown and green. Signed with the artist’s signature and the manufacturer’s mark.

Gunnar Borg lived from 1926 to 2007. To this day, he remains one of the leading representatives of 20th-century Scandinavian ceramic design. He was known for miniature, handmade ceramic and stoneware objects, primarily vases. He also created lamp bases, cups, decorative bowls and ashtrays. He began his career at the age of 14 at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs. From 1940, he worked there for the following 28 years. The artist’s creativity and craftsmanship can be seen in every object. In 1968, Borg founded his own workshop, where he worked until his death.

Gunnars Keramik Höganäs was founded in 1968 by Gunnar Borg, one of the leading representatives of 20th-century Scandinavian ceramic design. After leaving Andersson & Johansson, he continued producing miniature vases, lamp bases, candlesticks and ashtrays independently. He used white stoneware clay brought from the Netherlands. Borg worked in his workshop until his death in 2007.

The bowls are in original vintage condition.