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Gunnar Havstad, Norwegian Art Deco Pewter Tea Set on Serving Tray, Ca. 1920s
$2,400per set
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About the Item
Norwegian Art Deco
Gunnar Havstad
Tea Set on Serving Tray
Pewter
Circa 1920s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
DETAILS
Sold As:Set of 4
Hallmark on the bottom of each item.
ABOUT SERVICE
A Norwegian Art Deco pewter tea set made by Havstad in the 1920s-1930s. The set includes spherical tea pot, sugar bowl and creamer on a circular serving plate. Both the creamer and tea pot have an elegant sculpted wooden handle. Very good condition with no dents.
ABOUT ARTIST
Gunnar Havstad (1901 – 1973) was a Norwegian sculptor, tinsmith (metalworker), designer and author best known for his innovative work in pewter and tin design, blending artistic form with functional objects throughout the mid-20th century.
Educated in sculpture and fine arts, studying under noted sculptor Carl Milles at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm.
Although trained as a sculptor, he became particularly influential for his work with pewter and tin, elevating these materials into the realm of modern design.
In 1928, he founded his own studio and workshop, Havstad, in Nesodden, Norway. With just a small team, this studio eventually became the oldest pewter factory in Norway.
His designs were known for blending material honesty, modernist lines, and functional utility, often incorporating pewter, tin, brass, wood, and leather.
He also wrote and engaged in broader artistic pursuits beyond metalwork.
Havstad’s work spans a range of decorative and functional objects, often in Scandinavian Modern or Modernist style, including:
Pewter vessels and bottles often with architectural or sculptural qualities.
Pitchers and decanters featuring clean, geometric lines typical of mid-century design.
Iconic pieces like the "Jomfruen" (The Virgin) pewter wine pitcher from the early 1930s, celebrated for its elegant, conical form.
His pieces are collectible today and appear in vintage and design markets, often reflecting 20th-century Scandinavian and mid-century modern aesthetics.
Havstad reinvigorated tin and pewter as materials for modern design in Norway, moving beyond traditional craft forms into functional art and modern decorative objects.
His studio and designs maintained influence after his death; the workshop continued under his son Sveinung Havstad, maintaining the brand for decades.
Today, his works are sought by collectors of Scandinavian modern decorative arts and metal design.
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1920s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively for they are an important part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2819348127702
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