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.
Mid Century Modern Gustavsberg Flameldfast Terma Brown Stoneware Covered Pot #6
By Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Gustavsberg Flameldfast Terma Brown Stoneware Covered Pot #6. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 11" W x 8.75" D.
Stoneware
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
"Nude Archers, " Rare Art Deco Dish Celebrating Stockholm Archery Competition
By Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and stunning example of the Argenta line of porcelain art wares produced by the Gustavsberg works in Sweden, characterized by a glowing, turquoise blue-green glaze decorated w...
Porcelain
Midcentury stoneware vase 'Argenta' by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1940s. A surrea vase from the series 'Argenta'.
Stoneware
$290Sale Price|72% Off
Mid-century modern miniature vase "Castrol" by Swen Wejsfeldt, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very rare handmade vintage miniature pottery vase known as "Castrol" made and signed by Swen Wejsfeldt for Gustavsberg, Sweden. This is an ...
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Jar In Glazed Ceramic, Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg -1925
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and early jar in glazed ceramic, Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg -1925. Each side decorated with a number 1 9 2 5. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and pati...
Ceramic
Tall Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg features an extended, thin neck and a smooth glaze in hues of soft greens and aqu blues.. It exemplifies Friberg’s refined craftsma...
Stoneware
Pair of Stig Lindberg Veckla Vases Gustavsberg Ceramics Sweden 1950s White Glaze
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Basel, BS
Tall pair of Stig Lindberg stoneware vases from the ‚Veckla‘ series, designed around 1952 and produced until the late 1950s to early 1960 at Gustavsberg factory in Sweden. Matte wh...
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Vaga Wave Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Stoneware White Glaze
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Basel, BS
Wilhelm Kåge white ‚Carrara‘ glazed ‚Våga‘ (wave) bowl for Gustavsberg in the late 1940s to early 1950s, hand-crafted in Sweden. Good condition with signs of use and age, staining ...
Stoneware
Vintage Stig Lindberg For Gustavsberg Ceramic Tray, Dish 1950's, Sweden
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage chic Swedish Mid-Century Modern hallmarked Stig Lindberg glazed ceramic tray, dish or desk accessory is hallmarked in 2 places with numbers; Gustavsberg Sweden with a sy...
Ceramic
Lidded vessel designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s, Floral
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lidded vessel designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Signed.
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Surrea from early 1940’s Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Forest, BE
Series of 3 bowls in powerful white glaze by master ceramicist Wilhelm Kage. It’s a series he worked on int he late 1930’s. The idea behind those pieces is to cut them then reassembl...
Clay
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of small candlesticks with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Great origin...
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Vases Konvex by Karin Björquist Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Karin Björquist
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 ...
Ceramic
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...
Crystal
Exceptional Ceramic Lamp by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Bengt Berglund
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and large ceramic lamp by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg. Large ceramic base sits on a wood stand, with a long neck and double pull chain socket. Completely unique to the ...
Ceramic, Wood
Wilhelm Kåge, stoneware bowl model Våga / Wave, Gustavsberg. Scandinavian Modern
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative stoneware bowl, model Våga / Wave, designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Scandinavian Modern 1950s. This bowl is a part of a series with different sizes and shapes,...
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...
Stoneware
“The Man with the Mask” by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
A parin porcelain bust by Stig Lindberg (1916 - 1982) titled "Mannen med masken" (The Man with the Mask). Made of parian porcelain with a matte white finish. Designed by Lindberg in ...
Porcelain
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden Marked
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Lock urn, stoneware, "Argenta" 1207, Gustavsberg. Green glaze with silver decoration. Marked Gustavsberg ARGENTA 1207. Made in Sweden Height: approx. 27 cm. Width: appr...
Silver
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Lock urn with lid and two handles, stoneware, "Argenta", Gustavsberg. Marked Gustavsberg Kage. Green glaze with silver decoration of dragons. Height: approx. 29 cm. Wid...
Silver
Stig Lindberg Terma Pitcher for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Dark purple toned pitcher. Stamped on underside.
Ceramic
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of small candlesticks with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Great condit...
Ceramic
Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely vase designed by renowned designer Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, during the 1950s. Unique glaze in brown tones. Signed by artist on bottom.
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Bowl plate, "Farsta", Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
Bowl plate, glazed in green and turquoise. Signed Kåge Farsta from Gustavsberg studio. "Farsta" stoneware is recognized as the finest and most exclusive to come out of Swedish crafts...
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Carrara Bowl, "Wave" by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Stoneware Bowl "Wave" by Gustavsberg. White stoneware with Carrara Glaze. 1940s. Fantastic condition. An eye-catcher object, for every design hunter.
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Plate "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1940. Signed
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
Wilhelm Kåge, plate "Argenta" Gustavsberg, marked Argenta 1609. Decor of a winged griffon in silver against a green background, diameter approximately 21 cm. Good vintage condition. ...
Silver
'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg 1930
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Farsta, SE
'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg 1930 A beautiful swedish modern stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze in great condition. Height: 20 cm/7.8 inch Diameter: 13 cm/5.1 inch ...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Monumental Vase, with Matte and Green, Glaze
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stig Lindberg by Gustavsberg studio, Sweden, Unique stoneware with relief pattern in this monumental vase with matte green and charcoal grey glaze. Very rare vase. We list the piece ...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage Plate ceramic "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s. Marked
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
Wilhelm Kåge, square plate in ceramic "Argenta" Gustavsberg, 1950s. Green glaze stoneware with silver decoration of fish. Dimensions approximately 29 x 29 cm. Inscription on the bott...
Silver
Wilhelm Kage Dish 1035 I 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Dish, "Argenta", model 1035 I, Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Decor with mermaid, marked, height approx. 4.5 cm, diameter 30 cm. Marked Gustavsberg Arge...
Silver
$7,030Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique Huge bowl vase in black Glaze Tenmoku handmade Sweden 1977
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 ...
Ceramic
$2,343Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1970
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 ...
Ceramic
$6,093Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1970
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
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 ...
Ceramic
$7,030Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1978
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
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 ...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage Vase ceramic ‘Argenta’ for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Vase with handle, "Argenta", Gustavsberg 1940s, green-glazed stoneware in the shape of a bottle, with decoration of silver leaf arrow/fish scale along the vase body an...
Silver
Wilhelm Kage Plate "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1950. Signed
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
Wilhelm Kåge, plate "Argenta" Gustavsberg Decor in silver against a green background, diameter approximately 26 cm. Good vintage condition. Insignificant wear. Wilhelm Kåge was a Sw...
Silver
Stig Lindberg, ceramic faience bowl / bucket for Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Uppsala, SE
Ceramic faience bowl / bucket design by Swedish design legend Stig Lindberg for his long time collaborator Gustavsberg. Quite rare model a multicoloured plant on a white background. ...
Faience
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Green Stoneware and Silver Footed Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1949
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Berlin, DE
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta footed bowl, model 927 I, produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden in 1949. Made from glazed stoneware, the bowl pairs the series’ characteristic mottled emerald-green ...
Ceramic
Post Modern Flash Vases by Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Margareta Hennix
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...
Porcelain, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage stoneware vase "Argenta Celadon" for Gustavsberg, model 1602
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
This stoneware vase "Argenta Celadon" for Gustavsberg, model 1602 is decorated with a celadon-colored glaze and silver accents. It is hand-cranked and deep-stamped. Wilhelm Kåge was...
Ceramic
Two Off-White Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm KågeSurrea Vases, Sweden 1940s.
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge Surrea vases with off white Carrara glaze in a plump, skewed form. The “Surrea” stoneware series was first int...
Stoneware
Five Mid-Century Terracotta Planters by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
The finest planter by Wilhelm Kåge, designed for Gustavsberg in the 1940s. The Swedish love for potted plants is confirmed in Gustavsbergs advertising brochure on "Planta" from 1940s...
Terracotta, Porcelain
Pair of Mid-Century Terracotta Planters by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
The finest planter by Wilhelm Kåge, designed for Gustavsberg in the 1940s. The Swedish love for potted plants is confirmed in Gustavsbergs advertising brochure on "Planta" from 1940s...
Porcelain, Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg Planters or Bowls for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg handmade planters or use as bowls for Gustavsberg. Lindberg designed "Silur" series in 1962 for Gustavsberg. Typical for Swedish design at this time ...
Clay, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg Planters for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg handmade planters for Gustavsberg. Lindberg designed "Silur" series in 1962 for Gustavsberg. Typical for Swedish design at this time is the geometric...
Clay, Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A matte white glazed and chroma-printed vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Set of Three Wilhelm Kage Planters Terracotta Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Basel, BS
Set of three Wilhelm Kåge terracotta planters for Gustavsberg in Sweden, circa 1940s. Very good condition, they have been cleaned, no cracks or damages. Width: 10 cm x 10 cm Heig...
Earthenware, Terracotta
Karin Björquist, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Karin Björquist, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware and fabric table lamp, designed by Karin Björquist and produced by Gustavsbergs, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25" H x 10" Diameter Bulb Sp...
Stoneware, Fabric
Three Scandinavian Modern "Wave" ‘Våga’ Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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 ...
Stoneware
Carl-arne Breger Plastic Watering Cans Pitchers Gustavsberg Sweden Black White
By Carl-arne Breger, Gustavsberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of sculptural. Very good vintage condition, one retains paper label.
Plastic
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Sold without Lampshade Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12 x 5.33 x 5.3 (Heig...
Stoneware
$796Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Skohg Sterling Paintings on Swedish Stones
By Borje Skohg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pair of rare studio craft Scandinavian collectibles.
Stone
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Incised Stoneware Vase, Sweden
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Pasadena, CA
A sculptural stoneware vase designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. The elongated form features a slender, gently flared neck rising from a cylindrical base, finished in a...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Small Pencil Tray w Silver Motif by Sven Johnson for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small green glazed ceramic pencil tray, with silver motif of Gustavsberg village sky/city-line, designed by Sven Johnson as a homage to the city where the factory of Gustavsberg sits...
Silver Leaf
$620Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Stig Lindberg Leaf Bowl Hand Painted Studio Pottery Sweden Polkadots
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and iconic Lindberg hand-painted pattern in lemon yellow. No chips, and no cracks, but there are some glaze skips to front left tip and rear side of stem, pictured. Just ov...
Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Vase, Black / Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1976
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A black and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1976. Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. In very good original...
Stoneware
Two Scandinavian Modern "Wave" 'Våga' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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...
Stoneware
Tiny Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and tiny miniature stoneware bowl with amazing yellow-green glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great con...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1964
By Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964. Great condi...
Ceramic, Stoneware