| Marked | Marked underneath the base: Stålhane – Rörstrand (R with three crowns) Sweden – '58 (1958) |
|---|---|
| Execution | Rörstrand, Sweden 1958 |
| Condition | This vase is in very good condition. No cracks or chips. |
| Literature | Mel Bryans – The Design Encyclopedia |
| Dimensions | Height 11 cm |
Carl-Harry Stålhane – A unique glazed stoneware miniature vase – Rörstrand Sweden 1958
€275.00
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A unique glazed stoneware miniature vase. Handthrown by Carl-Harry Stålhane at the Swedish ceramics studio Rörstrand in 1958. Fully marked.
About Carl-Harry Stålhane
Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920–1990) was a Swedish ceramic artist and designer, known for his subtle, well-balanced forms and contributions to Scandinavian modernism.
Born in Mariestad, Sweden, he studied at the School of Arts and Crafts in Stockholm and later at the Académie Colarossi in Paris.
Stålhane began working at the Rörstrand porcelain factory in the late 1930s, initially as a decorator. Over time, he became one of the company’s leading designers, and in the 1950s he succeeded Gunnar Nylund as Rörstrand’s artistic director.
His early decorative works eventually gave way to a more sculptural and restrained style, often featuring matte glazes and earthy tones that reflected the aesthetics of the mid-century.
In the 1960s, he established his own studio, Designhuset, in Lidköping, where he continued to explore ceramic form, surface, and glaze, often using locally sourced clays. His work remained grounded in a strong sense of craftsmanship and simplicity throughout his career.
Stålhane’s ceramics are part of several prominent museum collections, including the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg, the Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design (ArkDes), and internationally in institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York.
