Wilhelm Kåge
'Carrara' vase, produced for Gustavsberg
Sweden, 1930’s
Height 34 cm | Height 13 3/8 in
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) was a pioneering Swedish ceramic artist, designer, and painter, best known for his influential work at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. Originally trained as a painter and graphic artist, Kåge joined Gustavsberg in 1917 and became one of the leading figures in modern Swedish ceramics.
His work combined functional design with artistic experimentation, ranging from elegant tableware to expressive stoneware. He is particularly celebrated for his Argenta series, featuring silver decoration on green-glazed ceramics, and his Farsta stoneware, known for its rich glazes, sculptural forms, and refined craftsmanship.
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His work combined functional design with artistic experimentation, ranging from elegant tableware to expressive stoneware. He is particularly celebrated for his Argenta series, featuring silver decoration on green-glazed ceramics, and his Farsta stoneware, known for its rich glazes, sculptural forms, and refined craftsmanship.
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