Gustavsberg Furniture
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.
Color: Black
Creator: Gustavsberg
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a smooth form with dark blue hare’s fur glaze, lighter around the neck. Somewhat glossy finish.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish cera...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Unique bowl/ vide poche in black Glaze Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Forest, BE
Brown glazed bowl / vide poche by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku gl...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Unique Tray in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1973
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese. Elegant ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Unique bowl/ vide poche in black Glaze Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Brown glazed bowl / vide poche by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku gl...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Set of 4 Unique Ceramics in Brown Glazed Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 3 brown glazed plates by Swedish master Stig Lindberg in various size and shapes. From light brown to dark brown. Unique pieces made by hand and signed by the artist.
Stig ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
Lisa Larson - Malin
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
This cute boy called "Malin" was brought to this world in 1961 by Lisa Larson. Malin is part of the Lisa Larson family called "Larsons Ungar" and consists of mor...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Earthenware
Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely miniature stoneware bowl by Berndt Friberg. Triangular form with rounded corners, undulating edge. Elegant blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ren...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Precious miniature stoneware bowl by Berndt Friberg in an oval form, blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and vessels for...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Modernist Miniature Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a plump apple form. Vibrant blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and vess...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Set of Three Berndt Friberg Bowls Stoneware Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful stoneware bowls by the one and only ceramic artist Berndt Friberg.
All thrown and glazed by the master himself in his workshop at Gustavsberg porcelain factory, Sweden.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an appealing, round form. Brown hare’s fur glaze with a streak of blue around the rim.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowne...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant sleek form. Beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and ves...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant sleek form. Beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and ves...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Unique Piece, Bowl, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
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Berndt Friberg was one of the most influential ceramists in mid-century Sweden, his works are still popular world-wide and are known for their elegance and bea...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Earthenware
Small Blue and Red Stoneware Bowl by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1986
By Gustavsberg, Sven Wejsfelt
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wonderful bowl by Sven Wejsfelt Gustavsberg Sweden. Beautiful glaze in purple and blue, manufactured in 1986. The bowl has a wonderful color with coloring it sees to change from some...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Pottery
Mid-Century Stoneware Floor Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware floor vase by Stig Lindberg, in a plump form and imposing size. Graphic striped pattern, rich brown tenmoku glaze.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Gustavsberg Vase, Sweden, 1940
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Green ceramic vase by Gustavsberg Sweden quartz colored green with silver inlays surround the top of the rim with motif of fish silver inlayed ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
Berndt Friberg, Unique Piece, Bowl, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
Berndt Friberg was one of the most influential ceramists in mid-century Sweden, his works are still popular world-wide and are known for their elegance and beat...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavsberg Furniture
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Earthenware
Stig Lindberg - Pungo Bowl - Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
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On offer is this beautifully shaped bowl designed by Stig Lindberg which is part of the Pungo series. The Pungo series consists of three vases and two bowls,. T...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavsberg Furniture
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Earthenware
Swedish Modern Stoneware Pungo Vase and Veckla Bowl by Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
Set of "Veckla" bowl and "Pungo" vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1950s. The fluted bowl is model 240 from the ”Veckla” series, designed in 1950. The series consisted of 12 bowls...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cute stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, in a plump design. Decor of spheres around the mouth. Brown glaze in lighter and darker hues.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, in a small, sensitive form. Unglazed outside and inside in vibrant, glossy blue.
“Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has come out of Swedish arts and crafts...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Berndt Friberg Stoneware Bowl Brown Hare‘S Fur Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Basel, BS
Berndt Friberg bowl in brown hare‘s fur glaze, signed with the letter „d“, hand-crafted at his studio in 1962 at Gustavsberg factory.
Measures: diameter: ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Blue-Glazed Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Faience "Karneval" Vase by Stig Lindberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a long cylinder shape. Beautiful, playful motif of a fantasy town with graphic houses and people. The ri...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Faience
Wilhelm Kåge, Fluted Vase, Blue-Glazed Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Large Vase "Kreta" by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Britt-Louise Sundell
Located in Goteborg, SE
Britt-Louise Sundell was attached to Gustavsberg for a period of three decades. She designed tableware and unique ceramic pieces. This majestic vase was made at Gustavsbergs Studio a...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
Post Modern Flash Vases by Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Margareta Hennix, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Post Modern flash vases by Margaretha Hennix for Gustavsberg, Sweden, shaped as trees.
Margareta Hennix is a Swedish ceramicist, glass artist and designer. During her long career as...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware, Porcelain
Argenta Stoneware by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two pieces of Argenta stoneware designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Swedish Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Stoneware "Farsta Rust" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Farsta Rust” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with a geometric pattern contrasting with the characteristic “Farsta” rustic feeling.
“Farsta” stoneware is reco...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Gustavsberg Art Deco Bowl Josef Ekberg
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful bowl created by Josef Ekberg and manufactured by Gustavsberg Sweden in 1920s. Wonderful green glaze with hand painted gold pattern on the bowl.
Excellent condition.
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Britt-Louise Sundell, Vases and Dish for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Britt-Louise Sundell, Gustavsberg
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 Furniture
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Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Charger, Gustavsberg, 1980
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
A unique Scandinavian Modern ceramic studio charger by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Signed and dated 1980.
Measures: Diameter 16.5", height 1.5".
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
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 Furniture
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Stoneware
Mid Century Teapot and Jug Blå eld by Hertha Bengtsson for Gustavsberg Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A Mid Century Modern teapot and milk jug from the series "Blå eld" translated to Blue fire in English is quality earthenware from Rörstrand, Sweden desig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
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Earthenware
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 Furniture
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Stoneware
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 Furniture
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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 Furniture
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Plastic
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 Furniture
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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 Furniture
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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 Furniture
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Ceramic
"Stampe" Jars by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Bengt Berglund
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 Furniture
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Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Terma Pitcher for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Dark purple toned pitcher. Stamped on underside.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Studio Bowl by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Britt-Louise Sundell
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern studio bowl by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg, circa 1960. This piece is highly textured with horizontal grooves, circles and glazed in earthy, neutral co...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
Gustavsberg furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Gustavsberg furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Gustavsberg were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Upsala Ekeby, Carl-Harry Stålhane, and Stig Lindberg. Prices for Gustavsberg furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $95 and can go as high as $20,792, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,502.