Sylvia Stave (1908–1994) was a Swedish designer noted for her avant-garde approach to metalwork during the early to mid-20th century. As the artistic director of C. G. Hallberg, Stave redefined Swedish silverware with her minimalist and functional designs. Her work, including the iconic "Cubique" series of geometric silver containers and the streamlined "Alaska" series in pewter, showcased her mastery of modernist principles and her innovative use of materials, making a significant impact on Scandinavian design.

Nysilver with cane handle.
Stamped ‘OG.H. IMA ALR’ with each part inscribed 'XII'

An example is retained in the permanent collection of the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm under archive no. NMK/35 2007.

Various

Cocktail shaker

Literature:
Ernstell, Michael, ‘Sylvia Stave in the Nationalmuseum’, Vol. 20, Stockholm, n.d., p. 43, fig 1.

C.G. Hallberg

Silver plated metal.
Impressed with manufacturer's marks to underside.

Cocktail Shaker

Pewter and brass. Artist signature and manufacture stamps.

Vase

Silver plated brass. Wicker covered handle. Manufacturers stamps.

Silver plated brass. Woven cane handle. Manufacturers stamps

Sylvia Stave, cocktail shaker, silver, stamped PV and with Finnish control stamp Tillander, Helsinki 1955.

Stamped 7 on lid and foot, foot also stamped PV.835 and 813H.

Sylvia Stave

1908-1994