Helge Østerberg
ceramic vase, hand-decorated, 1970s.
Slender, elongated stoneware vase with characteristic hand-painted white striped décor on a dark brown body. An elegant example of Nordic modernist design.
Origin: Denmark.
Material: Stoneware.
Dimensions: H. 23 cm, D. 9 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Very good condition with light signs of use.
Bio:
Helge Østerberg (1901–1983) was a notable Danish ceramic artist known for wheel-thrown forms and restrained, graphic decoration. His work blends functionalist principles with strong artistic expression, typically featuring earthy glazes and simple contrasting patterns. Østerberg’s ceramics are now sought after by collectors of Nordic modernism.