Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
The Gustavsberg porcelain factory was, for many decades, the largest ceramics maker in Sweden and home to some of the most innovative and ingenious makers of the past century. The company, founded in 1825, mass-produced a wide range of products: first decorative household items and tableware in the English style and later bathroom fixtures, including the first pressed-steel bathtubs that would oust heavy cast iron. But of first interest to collectors are the remarkable decorative works created in the Gustavsberg art pottery studio, in particular those by master ceramists Wilhelm Kåge, Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Gustavsberg began producing some individually crafted, highly decorated and richly glazed pieces in the 1860s. While the forms of their mass-produced vessels and plates derived from English, Continental and Asian styles, a select few painters won acclaim for their personal artistry. Gunnar Wennerberg became known for his work in the organic Art Nouveau style, and Josef Ekberg, the company’s design chief from 1908 to 1917, was revered for his expert use of iridescent lusterware glazes and the sgraffito technique, in which a decorative pattern is incised in the surface of a clay pot before it is glazed and fired.
It was not until Ekberg’s successor, Wilhelm Kåge, opened Gustavsberg’s first dedicated art pottery studio that the work became widely recognized. Kåge’s “Argenta” series, which encompasses a variety of vessels coated with an oxidized green glaze and decorated in silver motifs, remains popular. Though perhaps his most striking works are his “Surrea” vases — white bisque porcelain in off-kilter forms inspired by Cubist paintings — and his “Farsta” wares, which include totemic, spindly footed stoneware vases and bowls with textured surfaces, glazed in brown, green and blue.
Kåge’s finest protégés, Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg, took over from Kåge as Gustavsberg’s design directors in 1945. Friberg was a master potter. He threw elegant, simple, symmetrical vases and bowls painstakingly coated in layer after layer of matte glazing to achieve a classic striated effect known as “rabbit’s fur.” Lindberg’s highly collectible studio ceramics fall into two principal categories: The first is made of white porcelain pieces in round, biomorphic or stylized natural forms. The second includes weightier vases — many with textured bodies and applied decorations — glazed in deep, earthy colors. As you will see from the works on these pages, Gustavsberg was a bastion of creativity and precise artistry that turned out a remarkable range of works whose style still resonates with lovers of Scandinavian design.
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Creator: Gustavsberg
Scandinavian Modern Britt-Louise Sundell, Vases and Dish for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Britt-Louise Sundell
Located in New York, NY
Three "Kreta" pieces by Britt-Louise Sundell, for Gustavsberg made of charmotte clay. Made in Sweden circa 1950's.
Measures: Diameter 11.75", height: 2”
Height; 10", diameter: 8....
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Light Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an interesting shape with an elongated, cylinder formed neck. Pale yellow hare’s fur glaze.
About Berndt Friberg:
Berndt Friberg was a Swe...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Berndt Friberg Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
An organically shaped sizable ceramic stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg for the iconic Swedish firm Gustavsberg. Signed.
Other ceramicists of the period include Berndt Friberg, Axe...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Brown Hare's Fur Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tall stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant, drawn out bulbous shape. Warm brown hare’s fur glaze blends into beige tones. Signed "Friberg,...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Four Post-Modern "Kombi" Vases by the Artist Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Margareta Hennix
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four Post-Modern "Kombi" vases in white glazed stoneware made by the Swedish artist Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg. Made in the 80´s and are in great condition.
Measures: Small v...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Three Scandinavian Modern "Wave" 'Våga' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three Scandinavian Modern, "Swedish Modern" Våga vase with Carrara glaze. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge, circa 1930s. Made in Gustavsberg, Sweden. Marked with Gustavsberg logo. The vases ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Two Scandinavian Modern "Wave" 'Våga' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Scandinavian Modern, "Swedish Modern" Våga vase with Carrara glaze. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge, circa 1930s. Made in Gustavsberg, Sweden. Marked with Gustavsberg logo. The vases fe...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
"Mermaid Riding Hippocampus, " Large, Unique Argenta Covered Jar by Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in size, composition and execution, this large covered jar by the Gustavsberg porcelain works in Sweden features a highly-detailed mermaid ...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Large Wilhelm Kage Farsta Vase
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rustic one-of-a-kind, hand thrown stoneware pottery centerpiece bowl vase with lovely etched design. For Gustavsberg. Signed, with studio...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Three Scandinavian Modern "Wave" ‘Våga’ Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three Scandinavian Modern, "Swedish Modern" Våga vase with Carrara glaze. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge, circa 1930s. Made in Gustavsberg, Sweden. Marked with Gustavsberg logo. The vases ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg Pair of Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vessels 1970s
By Gustavsberg, Bengt Berglund
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Bengt Berglund's Tobacco porcelain pitchers from the 1970s for Gustavsberg, Swedish Ceramics Company. It seems that the pitchers were made only in the two colors shown here...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Berndt Friberg, Vase, Black / Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1976
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in High Point, NC
A black and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1976.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a stately shape with a sharp finish to the body where it transitions to the nozzle. Pale yellow hare’s fur glaze.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Green Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase drop shaped inner is an earthy amber surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass, almost massive except from the mi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Crystal
Midcentury Ceramic Bottle Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg, 1970s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful unique bottle made in Sweden early 1970s by the master Stig Lindberg for K-studio Gustavsberg. The bottle is unusually large 27.5 cm and has a...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Carl-arne Breger Plastic Watering Cans Pitchers Gustavsberg Sweden Black White
By Gustavsberg, Carl-arne Breger
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of sculptural. Very good vintage condition, one retains paper label.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plastic
Kage Verk Stad Gustavsberg Blue Glazed Fish Vase, circa 1950
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage blue glazed Swedish Gustavsberg stoneware vase moulded in relief with a large fish designed by Wilhelm Kage. The vase has impressed KAPA Kage Verk Stad to the base alo...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware "Veckla" Vase by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Veckla” vase by Stig Lindberg, made in white Carrara stoneware. Unique, innovative design where the clay is folded inwards in a very sensual way. The “Veckla” series consisted of va...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Vases Konvex by Karin Björquist Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Karin Björquist, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful vases, manufactured by Gustavsberg Sweden in the 1960s, designed by the very talented Karin Björquist. The vases have a beautiful form ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Berndt Friberg Rare Ankargods Gustavsberg Vase, circa 1940
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in New York, NY
A rare early piece of Ankargods, Gustavsberg pottery by Berndt Friberg. The vase features three scenes, a white and tan deer, a blue wild boar and a black panther.
Measures: Heig...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Vase in Stoneware Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Goteborg, SE
Vase in stoneware designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden. This piece was made in 1970.
The darker glaze is typical for Lindberg work in the late sixties and the be...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large Wilhelm Kage Hand Decorated vase Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
A large hand decorated ceramic vase, form designed by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg. The vase depicts a close up view of a garden with various flowers and a mouse. Very good condition...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow Vase from the Reptile Series by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Goteborg, SE
Yellow vase from the Reptile series by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware 'Pungo' Vase by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Pungo” vase by Stig Lindberg, made in smooth Carrara glazed stoneware. This is a very rare piece in the “Pungo” series, which was produced between 1953 and 1964. Beautiful, clean li...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Vase
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted Ceramic vase. Signed on underside.
This item is currently on view in our NYC Greenwich Street Location.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
"Stampe" Jars by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of five "Stampe" jars designed by Bengt Berglund. Made at Gustavsberg in the late 1960s. Stoneware with blue/green glaze on the jars and contrasting mate glaze on the lids. Excel...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gustavsberg Argenta Vase, Swedish Art Deco
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Stoneware vase with silver inlay, circa 1930s, Sweden.
Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Scandinavian Modern Josef Ekberg Unique Fish Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
Unique hand decorated Swedish Art Deco vase by Josef Ekberg depicting a fish underwater. Made at Gustavsberg, circa 1930.
Measure: Height 7.75"
Diameter 5".
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Art Deco Lidded Pale Yellow Vase Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco, hand decorated ceramic vase with lid from Gustavsberg. Designed and signed by Josef Ekberg, 1920s, in pale green-yellow luster glaze with details in gold.
Measu...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern, Ceramic Luster Glazed Vase Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, 1936
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Art Deco hand decorated ceramic vase in white pearl uster glaze with details in gold and blue, from Gustavsberg. Designed and signed by Josef Ekberg, 193...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase in Yellow, Green, Gold by Josef Ekberg
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Art Deco, hand decorated ceramic vase from Gustavsberg. Designed and signed by Josef Ekberg, 1930s, in pale green luster glaze with details in gold.
...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 'Veckla' Vases by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 4 beautiful 'Veckla' vases.
Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed Gustavsberg studio hand.
The largest vase is 36 cm tall (14.2 in.).
Stig Lindberg’s “Veckla...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large spherical stoneware vase fish motif "Argenta"-series, Scandinavian Modern
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large spherical stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge from the ‘Argenta’ series for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Signature green glaze with decor of a mythical fish at play, and str...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Monumental stoneware vase by Wilhelm Kåge, ‘Argenta’ series, Gustavsberg, 1930s.
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Monumental stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge from the ‘Argenta’ series for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Signature green glaze with decor of a mythical lion, (typical for the Swe...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Silver
Swedish Modern Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, "Veckla" vase G939
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, "Veckla" vase with matte white glaze model G9399 porcelain finish beautiful and rare.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a conical form with a wide mouth. Rare, dramatic decor of a dragon fighting with a snake. Beautifully rendered with great attention to de...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Gustavsberg Ceramic Vases with Silver Overlay Stig Lindberg, Grazia
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
White ceramic vases with silver overlay. Wonderful design from one of Sweden great Stig Lindberg.
The vases are in good condition. Small loss of silver on the top.
Marked on t...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Farsta Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall ‘Farsta’ high fired stoneware vase hand crafted by Wilhelm Kage from the limited production G Studio unit of Gustavsberg Pottery of which Kage was its art director. Kage produ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Studio Vases by Master Ceramicist Wilhelm Kåge
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern studio vases by master ceramicist Wilhelm Kåge made at the Kåge Work Studio.
Measures: Height 8.25", diameter: 5.75".
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gustavsberg vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Gustavsberg vases and vessels are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gustavsberg vases and vessels, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels by Gustavsberg were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Stig Lindberg, and Gunnar Nylund. Prices for Gustavsberg vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $140 and can go as high as $20,792, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,707.
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