Konrad Galaaen Mid-Century Ceramic Art Tile, For Borgestad Fabrikker, Norway

Rare ceramic art tile designed by Konrad Galaaen (1923–2004), produced by Borgestad Fabrikker (1887–1967), Norway. Stoneware with a glossy glaze and textured relief in violet, blue, black, and beige. Square format, framed in a brown wooden frame. Stamped by the manufacturer. Perfect vintage condition. A fine example of mid-century Scandinavian ceramic artistry. – country: Norway – design: Konrad Galaaen – manufacture: Borgestad Fabrikker (1887-1967) – material: stoneware ceramic – glaze: glossy glaze with textured relief – year: 1960s – colours: violet, blue, black, beige – format: square – artwork size: diameter: 15cm | depth: 2cm – frame size: diameter: 16,5cm | depth: 2cm – framed in a brown wooden frame – stamped: Borgestad Fabrikker, 1887-1967 – condition: perfect vintage condition Konrad Galaaen (1923–2004) was a leading Norwegian ceramicist and designer. His work helped define modern Scandinavian porcelain design in the mid-twentieth century. He is best known for his long association with Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik. Galaaen combined refined craftsmanship with functional modernism. Consequently, he contributed significantly to the evolution of functional design principles in Nordic ceramic production.