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

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

Set of 4 miniature vases designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufactory Höganäs Keramik in the 1960s. Handmade by a master craftsman, with the utmost care and attention to detail. The vases are finished in an irregular shade of brown. One has a hint of blue. Signed with the artist’s signature and the manufacturer’s mark.

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

Höganäs Keramik, formerly AJ Andersson & Johansson Keramik, was founded in 1909 by Johannes Olofsson and Sigfrid Johansson. Modern household articles secured an undeniable place in the history of Swedish design. Notable 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 vases are in original vintage condition. Vase no. 3 has a slight chip to the rim.

1. Height 8.5 cm | Width 5.5 cm | Depth 5.5 cm
2. Height 6 cm | Width 2 cm | Depth 2 cm
3. Height 5.5 cm | Width 2 cm | Depth 2 cm
4. Height 4.5 cm | Width 2.5 cm | Depth 2.5 cm