Set of 3 ceramic footed bowls, designed by John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, 1950s

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Set of 3 ceramic footed bowls, designed by John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, 1950s

Set of 3 miniature bowls designed by John Andersson for the Swedish manufactory Höganäs Keramik in the 1950s. Handmade by a master craftsman, with the utmost care and attention to detail. The bowls are finished in irregular shades of deep brown and green. Signed with the designer’s signature and the manufacturer’s mark.

John Andersson lived from 1899 to 1969. To this day, he is considered one of the most distinguished representatives of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. He was one of the leading designers at the Höganäs factory in the 1940s and 1960s. His work can be seen at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. Andersson was a master at expressing artistic beauty on a miniature scale.

Höganäs Keramik, formerly AJ Andersson & Johansson Keramik, was founded in 1909 by Johannes Olofsson and Sigfrid Johansson. Modern household wares hold an undisputed place in the history of Swedish design. Well-known ceramicists at AJ / Höganäs included John Andersson, Anne Nilsson, Rolf Palm, Lisa Larrson and Gunnar Borg. Today, it is a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass manufacturer.

The bowls are in original vintage condition.

1. Height 2 cm | Width 4 cm | Depth 4 cm
2. Height 2 cm | Width 2.5 cm | Depth 2.5 cm
3. Height 2 cm | Width 2.5 cm | Depth 2.5 cm