Pewter Bowl with Sculptural Openwork Lid by Edvin Ollers, Sweden, 1920s

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The piece carries the unmistakable poetic quality of Edvin Ollers’ decorative language, where Swedish pewter craftsmanship meets symbolism and storytelling. … Read more The piece carries the unmistakable poetic quality of Edvin Ollers’ decorative language, where Swedish pewter craftsmanship meets symbolism and storytelling. The pierced lid features a stylized wandering figure surrounded by flowing organic scrolls — forms that evoke vines, wind, flames, or perhaps an imagined landscape — creating a striking sense of movement and theatricality.

Edvin Ollers often worked in the space between Swedish Grace and a more personal Art Deco expression, blending refined craftsmanship with fantasy-like imagery. In this object, the motif feels almost narrative in character: a solitary traveler moving through an ornamental world shaped by nature and imagination. The composition gives the piece an unusually sculptural presence for such a small decorative object.

The soft, muted pewter surface contrasts beautifully against the openwork design of the lid, allowing light and shadow to interact through the pierced pattern. When placed together, the bowl and lid become more than a functional object — they take on the character of a miniature work of art.

Produced in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century and stamped with both the Svenskt Tenn mark and Edvin Ollers’ name, the piece reflects a period in Scandinavian design where craftsmanship, mythology, and elegance were seamlessly intertwined. Today, objects of this kind are especially appreciated for their intimate scale, sculptural quality, and deeply atmospheric expression. This piece has an attribution mark,
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