Small anthracite stoneware vase, designed by Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, 1960s

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Small anthracite stoneware vase, designed by Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, 1960s

A miniature, collectible stoneware vase 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 vase is finished in anthracite with an irregular tone and a white rim. 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 is 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 onwards, he worked there for the next 28 years. The artist’s creativity and craftsmanship can be seen 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 undisputed 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.

Vase in original vintage condition.