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.
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Creator: Gustavsberg
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Jar In Glazed Ceramic, Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg -1925
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Antique majolica plate Gustavsberg Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rare exemplar of antique majolica Gustavsberg Sweden
1860-1890 according mark
A fantastic antique Regency plate, d 18,6 cm ( 7,32 inches)
A beautiful blue green high gloss glazed fin...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Porcelain, Terracotta
Midcentury unique stoneware bowl by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Large and unique stoneware bowl designed by Stig Lindberg and produced in Gustavsberg studios in the 1960s.
Graphic pattern with a beautiful turquoise matt glaze.
Marked with sig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Vase with Handle by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, Sweden. Handled Vase by Wilhelm Kåge from his Argenta collection of stoneware produced for the Gustavsberg Factory. Speckled turquoise glaze with silver leaf arrow along the v...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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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 Furniture
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Stoneware
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...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware, Porcelain
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg with blue Hare Furs Glaze, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg. Hand made at Gustavsbergs Studio, ca 1950s. Hand turned with glaze shifting in various blue, grey and brown tones. Very good condition with...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swedish Argenta Vase with Floral Sprigs in Silver by Wilhelm Kage
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic Scandinavian Modern Vase is from the Argenta series designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. A beautiful example of Swedish Grace and Mid-Century design, the elegant va...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
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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 Furniture
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Stoneware
Split vase 'Gold Surrea' by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Vase 'Gold Surrea' designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, produced during the 1930s or 1940s.
White carrara glaze with golden vertical and horizontal stripes.
Marked w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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 ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Unique ceramics wall mirror by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1950s, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
One of kind wall mirror in ceramics designed and made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio during the 1950s.
Hand signed on bottom and signed by Dan Grip who run Stig Lindbergs s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"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 Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Ceramic
Berndt Friberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5” H x 6.25” Diameter
Dimen...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware "Gnurgla" Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, model called “Gnurgla”. Unique, in a whimsical, drop form. Glazed glossy, dark purple.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Made at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg. Made at Gustavsberg in sweden during the 1950s. Stoneware with a bone colored hares fur glaze. Signed. Good vintage condition with small si...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully crafted Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1940s. This elegant piece features the signature deep green crackled glaze with verti...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Silver Leaf
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Wilhelm Kåge Green & Brown Stoneware Dish, Bowl, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Elegant dish, bowl by Wilhelm Kåge from the “KAPA” series. The design was a collaboration between Kåge and three colleagues Björn Alskog, Axel Pettersson, and Birger Arvidsson. Desig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Large ceramic Urne by Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1980
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Large Ceramic Urne by Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1980 overall gray with a lid handle in an organically shape with various colors t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gustavsberg Argenta Red and Silver Charger Wilhelm Kage Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Lausanne, CH
An imposing charger depicting a silver mythical creature to the center, similar to the Níðhöggr, a water dragon on a mottled deep red background. Silver air bubbles are scattered acr...
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Miniature ceramic vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A miniature light blue speckled ceramic bowl designed by Berndt Friberg, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950s.
Berndt Friberg began working at Gustavsberg in 1934, mastering both f...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge "Gold Surrea" Bowl by Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carrara glazed 'Surrea' (meaning 'surreal' in Swedish) bowl from the 'Guldsurrea' series by Wilhelm Kåge.
The Surrea series designs are characteristic because of their different cou...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Eterna Yellow Bowl
By Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
Gunnar Nylund, one of Sweden's leading ceramic artists, lived and worked all over Scandinavia being involved with Bing & Gröndahl in Denmark, Rörstrand in Swed...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Large Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg stu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
6 Caramel Brown Stoneware Planters by Erik Hennix for Gustavsberg, 1985, Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
6 Caramel Brown Stoneware Planters by Erik Hennix for Gustavsberg, 1985, Sweden.
The serie "Platina" series was designed by Erik Hennix for Gustavsberg. . They are an example of Henn...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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 Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Tray or Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool rectangular ceramic tray or wall plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg of Sweden, circa 1960s. The piece has a wonderful hand pa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
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 “Vec...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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 Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Table lamp by Sven Jonson, glazed stoneware with silver inlay, Gustavsberg, 1960
By Gustavsberg, Sven Jonson
Located in Göteborg, SE
Illuminate your space with the exceptional artistry of Sven Jonson's table lamp, featuring luxurious glazed stoneware with intricate silver inlay from the prestigious Gustavsberg stu...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
2 Mid-Century Modern White Vases "Pungo" by Stig Lindberg, made in Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 Mid-Century Modern White Vases "Pungo" by Stig Lindberg, made in Gustavsberg.
The "Pungo" vases are part of an exclusive series with limited produc...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic, Wood
'Farsta’ vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1957
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
'Farsta’ vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Sweden, 1957
Stoneware.
Signed 'FARSTA KÅGE Å'
H: 28.5 cm/ 11 1/4"
D: 10 cm/ 3 7/8".
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Sculpture by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand built sculpture made of stamped, stained and glazed stoneware slabs. Signed 'B. Berglund' with Gustavsberg Sweden sticker numbered '47'.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
Josef Ekberg Swedish Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Shade, 1928
By Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exquisite Swedish Art Deco table lamp by Josef Ekberg, dated 1928, crafted at the renowned Gustavsberg porcelain factory. The ceramic base features Ekberg’s signature sgraffito te...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Ceramic
$1,148 Sale Price
20% Off
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg. Known for its collaborations with master ceramists like Friberg, Gustavsberg was a cornerstone of Scandinavian design...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Furniture
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Stoneware
Price Upon Request
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.