Gustavsberg | Argenta Lusterware | Nouveau-Deco | J. Ekberg | Antique | Old Gustafsberg

Such a beautiful iridescent glow on this line of ceramics and a lovely example of rare Swedish lusterware which would go perfectly on a mix and match vintage tea table. Josef Ekberg's famous art deco candleholder is shaped in the form of a flower, glazed with luster, and finished by hand with golden decoration. These were crafted in the 1920s at the Gustavsberg factory. You can see the styalized initials J.E. on the back.

A Little Background: Before Stig Lindberg, there was Josef Ekberg (1877-1945). Josef is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century and the artistic leader for Gustavsberg in 1908-1917, instrumental in developing sgrafitto and luster glazes for Gustavsberg.