Vase Profile
Pewter
145Svenskt Tenn’s assortment of pewter objects combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless design. It includes vases, candlesticks, mirrors and objects for the set table, designed by Estrid Ericson, Nils Fougstedt, Anna Petrus and others.
Estrid Ericson“The history of pewter craftsmanship dates back to the early Middle Ages.
Pewter has been used for household vessels and decorative objects.”
Selected Pewter Objects
The Art of Working with Pewter
Svenskt Tenn’s pewter objects represent craftsmanship at the highest level. They are made by hand in Sweden and Portugal using traditional methods that require specialist expertise, great precision and extensive experience.
Svenskt Tenn and the History of Pewter
It all began with pewter in the summer of 1924. Modern pewter offered a beautiful and affordable alternative to silver, and Estrid Ericson had a clear vision: to offer the public fashionable pewter art.
