Wilhelm Kåge, Argenta vase, Gustavsberg, 1930s

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Wilhelm Kåge, Argenta vase, Gustavsberg, 1930sArt deco vase from the Argenta line designed by Wilhelm Kge for Gustavsberg in the 1930s. Green ceramic with silver decoration. The Argenta series is very typical of the Swedish Grace style that was popular in Sweden in the 1920s and 1930s and took inspiration from earlier periods but with a modern twist. The line was introduced at the Stockholm exhibition in 1930. Marked at the bottom: "Hand drejad (meaning Hand thrown), Argenta, Gustavsberg, Kge".

Height: 80 cm

It has a green/blue glaze that fades from a dark to light

Marked with makers mark on the wooden frame

Depth: 38 cm

The is the larges vase in this range that contains of totally 10 different vases and bowls

The legs have a few stains but over all in a good vintage condition with normal ware from every days use consistent with age and use

The black painted frame has a bit of rust

Height: 27 cm / 11 inch

Does not affect the stability at any level

Restoration and Damage Details: Original condition with light wear consistent with age and use

Designer: Alf Svensson

Style: Art Nouveau