Set of 4 brown ceramic vases, designed by Gunnar Borg, Gunnars Keramik Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s

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Set of 4 brown ceramic vases, designed by Gunnar Borg, Gunnars Keramik Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s

Set of 4 miniature vases designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufactory Gunnars Keramik Höganäs in the 1960s. Handmade by the master craftsman, with the utmost care and attention to detail. The vases are coloured in an irregular shade of brown. Signed with the author’s signature and the manufacturer’s mark. Two of them are marked with individual numbers (135) and (67)

Gunnar Borg lived from 1926–2007. He remains one of the leading representatives of 20th-century Scandinavian ceramic design. He is known for miniature, handmade ceramic and stoneware objects, mainly 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 next 28 years. The artist’s creativity and craftsmanship are visible in every object. In 1968, Borg established his own workshop, where he worked until his death.

Gunnars Keramik Höganäs was established in 1968 by Gunnar Borg, a leading representative 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 vases are in original vintage condition.

1. Height 7.5 cm | Width 6 cm | Depth 6 cm
2. Height 7 cm | Width 5 cm | Depth 5 cm
3. Height 7 cm | Width 4 cm | Depth 4 cm
4. Height 5 cm | Width 3 cm | Depth 3 cm