Argenta
Gustavsberg’s green stoneware with inlaid silver decoration – Art Deco in Swedish.
Wilhelm Kåge developed Argenta at Gustavsberg around 1930, and the series was made for several decades. The green-glazed surface with bright silver became a hallmark of Swedish Art Deco.
Kåge was artistic director at Gustavsberg and also designed everyday services such as Praktika. Argenta is protected by copyright, so only a drawing is shown.
Materials: Stoneware with green glaze and silver decoration
Manufacture: Made at Gustavsberg; the silver is applied electrolytically after firing.
The deep green, glossy glaze.
Silver decoration: mermaids, fish, flowers or leaves.
The marks under the base: Gustavsberg, Argenta, the anchor and a number.