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.
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a tall, stately design. Striking decor of young man standing on the back of a dragon. Lovely subtle bubble detail on the rim. Beautifully...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Danish Modern Pottery Platter
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century modern pottery platter designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, circa 1950s.
Ceramic
Biscuit Figure "Oriental Man", Sweden by Gustavsberg, 1860s - 1870s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Rīga, LV
Biscuit figure "Oriental man", Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1860s - 1870s Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain (biscuit) Vintage from the 19th century Artist/Maker: Gustavsberg...
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Wall Plaque, Heinz Erret, Gustavsberg -1970's
By Heinz Erret, Gustavsberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern earthenware wall plaque, Heinz Erret for Gustavsberg, 1970's. Silver inlays, dark blue glaze with decoration from Småland's landscape flower. Signed with makers m...
Earthenware
Sven Jonson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Sven Jonson
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Sven Jonson, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s-1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.5” H x 4.5” W x 4.5” D Dimensions...
Stoneware
"Karneval" Faience vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a strict block shape. Beautiful, playful motif of three people in a ship on one side, and a winged man and a fish on the other. The rim a...
Faience
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...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Faience Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful faience bowl with amazing geometric pattern. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Good condition (there is a small mark in the glaze shown in ...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Wilhelm Kage vase ceramic "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
Wilhelm Kage "Argenta" round vase Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s. Marked on the bottom with “Gustavsberg Argenta,” model number, and “Made in Sweden. Deep green glaze with a speckled finis...
Ceramic, Silicone
Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Wilhelm Kage studied painting at art school and worked as a poster artist after graduation. As art director of Gustavsberg from 1917, he laid the foundations for modern design in Swe...
Stoneware
Large White VÅGA Shell Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Bromma, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Shell Formed Vase "Våga" by Gustavsberg. Creamy white Stoneware Vase with Carrara Glaze. 1950s. Good vintage condition with light signs of wear. Small production crack...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vases by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of five stoneware vases by Stig Lindberg, from the series “Drejargods”. Bulbous forms with striking colors. One blue and one yellow, the others green with hues of blue and streak...
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960. Great condition, but ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Faience Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful faience bowl with amazing geometric pattern. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio hand...
Ceramic, Earthenware
"Karneval" Faience vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a clean cylinder shape. Beautiful, playful motif of a woman riding a horse, a man playing a trumpet on the other side. The rim is unglaze...
Faience
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful eggshaped stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969. Eggcellent condition....
Ceramic, Stoneware
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Stig Lindberg, Coq, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The coq-series by Stig Lindberg is very appealing to the eye. The light-brown color will make it look good on almost any table. Interesting is that the black de...
Porcelain
Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Five stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vases with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'. Th...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Blue Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware bowl with blue glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Imp...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Faience Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful faience bowl with amazing geometric pattern. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio hand...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
By Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s. This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
Brass
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1975
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975. Great condition. Slightly obliq...
Ceramic, Stoneware
“Veckla” Bowl by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking, large “Veckla” bowl by Stig Lindberg. Rare model with the characteristic, smoothly folded design. Made in carrara stoneware.
Stoneware
White and Gold 'Carrara' Tea Caddy by Wilhelm Kage. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful rectangular Art Deco stoneware box / tea caddy with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Good original conditi...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Three Iconic "Kulan" Ashtrays by Gustavsberg – Red, White & Beige
By Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Kulan ashtray was first produced in the 1970s by the renowned Gustavsberg porcelain factory in Sweden. Made from heat-resistant melamine plastic, it was notable for its sleek, mo...
Plastic
Set of 3 Faience Dishes by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 beautiful faience dishes with amazing geometric patterns. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Swedish Mid Century Blue Ceramic Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish decorative mid century ceramic bowl in blue turqoise impressed glaze by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Sweden, 1963. In good original condition and signed by the a...
Ceramic
Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Low “Farsta” bowl or platter, made from stoneware in a smooth, thick form. Vibrant blue glaze. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most...
Stoneware
Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with blue glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962. Good condition. Some spots in the glaze and some metal mar...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Footed Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware footed bowl with green glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. Factory second due to it being slightly a...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Chamotte Sculptures, Jan De Rooden & Johnny Rolf, Gustavsberg, 1967
By Gustavsberg, Jan de Rooden
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of three stoneware sculptures by Jan De Rooden and Johnny Rolf, a Dutch ceramicist duo. They were invited by Stig Lindberg to work at Gustavsberg as guest designers, and their ye...
Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s.
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing 'aniara' glossy glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Good condition....
Ceramic, Stoneware
Modernist Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool, unique stoneware table lamp by Stig Lindberg, in an imaginative design. Relief pattern of dots, brown glaze.
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden. Excellent condition. Incised signatur...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Tall Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Glazed Finish, Sweden, 1962
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 bold olives and greys. It exemplifies Friberg’s refined craftsmanship...
Stoneware
Large Brown Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing brown hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963. Great condition. Incised...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden. Excellent condition. Incised signatur...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Argenta Gourd Shaped Vase
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic piece of mid century design by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Shape is that of a double gourd and has spectacular form. This particular example is unmarked.
Ceramic
Mid Century Teapot and Jug Blå eld by Hertha Bengtsson for Gustavsberg Sweden
By Hertha Bengtson, Gustavsberg
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...
Earthenware
Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s. Great condition. Incised 'Stig L.' and Gustavsberg studio hand. Stig Lind...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Surrea" Gustavsberg Studio by Wilhelm Kage
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, made in Carrara stoneware. The design are Kåge’s best from the 1930s Produced in Sweden by Gustavsberg during the ...
Stoneware
“Veckla” Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg 1950's
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Lovely “Veckla” bowl by Stig Lindberg, white carrara stoneware. Folded form. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Blemishes as seen on the pictures.
Stoneware
Mid-Century Sculptural Stoneware Vase with Geometric Relief, Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A cylindrical stoneware vase produced at Gustavsberg during the 1950s. The surface is decorated with an abstract relief composition formed by individually applied geometric elements ...
Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s. Great condition. Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg studio ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rare midcentury ceramic 'Japanskan' by Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big stoneware figurine named 'Japanskan' by Lisa Larson, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, between 1958 and 1973. Beautiful blue glaze. Makers mark on bottom.
Stoneware
Stoneware "Dragon Puppy" figurine by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Adorable “Dragon Puppy” figurine by Wilhelm Kåge, made from stoneware with white cararra glaze. Fun and mischievous design, inspired by Chinese Ming era dragon sculptures and execute...
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden. Excellent condition. Incised signa...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'. Wilh...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Three Swedish Decorative Blue Brown Vases by Berndt Friberg & Gustavsberg 1970s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and decorative set of three Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware vases in a beautiful blue / brown hare fur glaze by Berndt Friberg produced by Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970s. A...
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 ...
Porcelain
Oval Shaped Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very small oval shaped stoneware vase with a hare's fur glaze of various rich brown tones. Original Gustavsberg Sweden sticker on base covering the makers mark. Very nice condition...
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Vase ‘Argenta’ for Gustavsberg Sweden 1935 Signed
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
Wilhelm Kåge, an 'Argenta' vase, Gustavsberg. Sweden 1940s. Green glaze with silver decoration of a seahorse with rider. Signed Gustavsberg Argenta 978 IV EGY Made in Sweden. Height ...
Silver
$2,900 / set
Gustavsberg ceramic collection, Sweden, 1950
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Bronx, NY
Collection of ceramics By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden quartz colored with silver inlays various sizes and shapes.
Ceramic
Light Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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...
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Dish ceramic 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Dish, "Argenta", Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Decor with silver dragon, marked, height approx. 4.5 cm, diameter 31 cm. Marked and stamped Gustavsberg ...
Silver
Veckla Vase by Stig Lindberg, Stoneware, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking “Veckla” vase, designed by Stig Lindberg. Graphic black decor on the white carrara stoneware, where the visible brush strokes create a nice contra...
Stoneware
Berndt Friberg Table Lamp Gustavsberg Sweden Stoneware Brown Ceramic 1970s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Basel, BS
A unique Berndt Friberg table lamp made of hand-thrown stoneware with a perfect brown hare‘s fur glaze, made by the master himself in his workshop at Gustavsberg in Sweden in the 197...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Ceramic Vase, Sweden
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique vase designed by Stig Lindberg circa 1950s. Features a wonderful form with bulbous body tapering into a smaller neck. Excellent colors and glaze.
Stoneware
Porcelain Biscuit Figure "Oriental Man", Sweden by Gustavsberg, 1860s - 1870s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Rīga, LV
Biscuit figure "Oriental man", Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1860s - 1870s Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain (biscuit) Vintage from the 19th century Artist/Maker: Gustavsberg...
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern mirror by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Scandinavia Modern wall mirror designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s. Made in ceramic with hand painted geometrical pattern. Signed on back. Stains on glass.
Ceramic