Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Turquoise glazed stoneware vase from the Argenta series. Approx. 1930s.

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Argenta vase.
Turquoise glazed stoneware vase from the Argenta series with inlaid silver decoration depicting a figure motif. Model 978.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960).
Material: Stoneware with silver inlay.
Dimensions: H. 15 cm, D. 12 cm.
Period: 1930s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) was a pivotal figure in Swedish ceramic design and served as artistic director at Gustavsberg from 1917 to 1949. He combined classical forms with a modern expression and created several important series, including Argenta, introduced in the 1930s. The series is distinguished by its characteristic turquoise glaze and hand-inlaid silver decoration. Kåge’s works are represented in major museum collections internationally.