Description:

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, pair of egg holders. Argenta series.

Pair of glazed stoneware egg holders with silver-plated interiors and a vibrant green glaze. Model designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg.

Origin: Sweden.
Material: Stoneware, silver plating.
Dimensions: H. 6 cm, D. 4.5 cm.
Period: 1940s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) was one of Swedens most influential ceramic designers and served as artistic director at Gustavsberg from 1917 to 1949. He combined functionalism with artistic innovation, creating numerous iconic stoneware and faience collections. His work is represented in major museum collections worldwide and is regarded as a cornerstone of twentieth-century Swedish design.