Magnus Heglund "Byxelkrok" Brutalist Stoneware Miniatural Vase – c. 1972–1979

Produced by the independent studio workshop of master potter Magnus Heglund in the coastal artisan village of Byxelkrok, Sweden, this vintage ceramic vase is an authentic masterpiece of mid-century Scandinavian brutalism and organic design. It pairs a heavy, stable cylindrical form factor with a stark tactile contrast: a textured, deep-grooved terracotta lower half under an intensely glossy vitrified glaze in deep cobalt blue and rich aquatic green tones.

This specific piece is a highly collectible certified example of mid-century Swedish studio pottery, bearing the hand-engraved „Magnus / Byxelkrok” signature directly on its circular unglazed underbelly. Blending rough earth textures with the sophisticated, sleek lines of 1970s European art ceramics, this vase provides a commanding sculptural presence that serves as a milestone addition for collectors of premium 20th-century Scandinavian design. 

[ SPECIFICATIONS ]

• Origin: Sweden (Byxelkrok, Öland)

• Studio / Artist: Magnus Heglund (Byxelkroks Krukmakeri)

• Period: c. 1972–1979

• Material: Coarse stoneware earthenware and metallic-oxide glass glaze

• Dimensions: 13 cm height x 7 cm base diameter

• Features & Markings: Hand-carved signature "Magnus / Byxelkrok" on base foot, horizontal organic ridges, flared ring lip collar 

[ CONDITION ]

• Excellent vintage cosmetic condition with an incredibly clean profile.

• Thick custom cobalt glaze is fully intact, free of crazing lines, fading, or glaze pops.

• Coarse body is perfectly sound with no chips, edge scuffs, or professional repairs.

• Thoroughly cleaned, base-leveled, and preserved as a high-tier collector's object.

[ TRANSPARENCY ]

• Unaltered product photography.

• AI used exclusively for architectural staging.