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.
Stig Lindberg Ceramic, Stoneware, Vase / Vessel for Gustavsberg, Grazia
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silver paint in this Lindberg vase by Gustavsberg, Grazia model.
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Sgraffito, Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg -1921
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful art nouveau table lamp, sgraffito, Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg -1921. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Please notice, the shade is not ...
Ceramic
“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
Art Deco "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge "Argenta" Vase in stoneware and inlays in silver for Gustavsberg, Sweden. This beautiful piece is part of the Wilhelm Kages (Kåge) Argenta series, pr...
Silver
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
Wilhelm Kage Vase ceramic ‘Argenta’ for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Vase, "Argenta", Gustavsberg 1940s, green-glazed stoneware with silver decoration of 5 fishes and air bubbles all around the vase. Marked on the bottom with “Gustavsb...
Silver
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
Oval Shaped Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
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
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
Wilhelm Kage Large Vase "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s Marked
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Large Vase, stoneware, Argenta, Gustavsberg. 1950s. Marked 1243 Argenta Made in Sweden. Green glaze stoneware decorated with a female figure standing among trails of se...
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
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
Wilhelm Kage vase "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1950. Signed
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Vase, stoneware, argenta, Gustavsberg. Marked Argenta Made in Sweden. Height approx 22 cm. With inscription. Good condition. Wilhelm Kåge was a Swedish artist and cer...
Silver
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
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Signed
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Lock urn, stoneware, "Argenta", Gustavsberg. Marked Gustavsberg Kage. Green glaze with silver decoration of dragons. Bears a gift inscription in silver inlay on the ins...
Silver
16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Made in Sweden. Green enamel with interior gilding. The gilded details on the espresso cups give ...
Porcelain
Split vase 'Gold Surrea' by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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...
Stoneware
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...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage Dish ceramic 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Dish, "Argenta", Gustavsberg, green glazed stoneware with silver decoration. Decor with silver mermaid, marked, height approx. 4.5 cm, diameter 31 cm. Marked GUSTAVSBER...
Silver
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...
Stoneware
A Black Aniara-glazed Stoneware vase - Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg - Scandinavian
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning black miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg, the vase has a lovely aniara glaze. The vase is 12 cm (4.8") tall and in excellent condition. Berndt Fri...
Stoneware
Tall Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Glazed Finish, Sweden, 1962
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 bold olives and greys. It exemplifies Friberg’s refined craftsmanship...
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
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
Wilhelm Kage Bowl Ceramic Silver 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s Marked
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Large bowl with handles, "Argenta", Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Green glaze with silver decoration of a dragon. Diameter 23 cm, height 14 cm. Signed ...
Silver
Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Berndt Friberg
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A glazed stoneware bowl in rich mustard and brown tones. Inscribed with the artist’s signature and the Gustavsberg hands studio mark. Very nice condition with no chips, scratches, o...
Stoneware
Three Swedish Decorative Blue Brown Vases by Berndt Friberg & Gustavsberg 1970s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
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
Gustavsberg Argenta Mermaid Motif Bowl
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Gustavsberg Argenta was a series of stoneware objects designed by Wilhelm Kåge for the Gustavsberg pottery company in Sweden. Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known ...
Sterling Silver
Large Argenta W. Kage for Gustavsberg Art Deco Pottery Bowl with Applied Silver
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large turquoise or 'argenta' Art Deco pottery bowl was done by Wilheim Kage for Gustavsberg of Sweden in approximately 1939. The bowl is done with scrolled handles and a pedesta...
Silver
Gustavsberg urn with lid by Josef Ekberg, Sweden 1930
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Green ceramic urn By Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930 in excellent condition quartz colored with gold ornament golden handles . Surface has a color play like a pearl.
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant form. Beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and vesse...
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1976
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an ample, compact form with a funnel shaped neck. Beautiful yellow hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for...
Stoneware
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of candlesticks with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, o...
Ceramic
Josef Ekberg Swedish Grace Footed Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1927
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Knivsta, SE
Josef Ekberg Swedish Grace Footed Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1927 A large and striking Swedish Grace footed bowl, designed by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg Porslinsfabrik and dated 1927. Ex...
Ceramic
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...
Ceramic
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Horse, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1952-1972
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Probably made 1956-1957, painted in black and brown against white backdrop. Signed G, studio hand Stig L.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Blue 3-piece Stoneware Tea Set, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1955
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 3-piece stoneware tea set stoneware with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Tea pot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gu...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Elegant Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Knivsta, SE
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966 Elegant stoneware bowl by renowned Swedish ceramic artist Berndt Friberg (1899–1981), active at the Gustavsberg porcelai...
Stoneware
$923Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Large Commemorative Stoneware Wall Plaque, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product information: Large stoneware relief tile by Stig Lindberg, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, in the 1960s. Lindberg created a series of highly expressive and narrative ceramic...
Enamel
Blue Eggshaped Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1964
By Stig Lindberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful egg-shaped stoneware vase with amazing blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964. Great condition...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1954
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a striking discus form with a slender neck, with a nice greyish hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned fo...
Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Anders Bruno Liljefors, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1953
By Anders Bruno Liljefors, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing incised and hand-painted decoration. Made by Anders Bruno Liljefors, in the artist's studio a...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Miniature Stoneware Vase with Aniara Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1972
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning green-ish miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg, the vase has a lovely aniara glaze. The vase is 5.5 cm (2.2") tall and in excellent condition. Bernd...
Stoneware
2 Miniature vases - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 Miniature vases designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. The vases are 8 cm and 4.5 cm tall. They are both in excellent condition and marked as on photos. Stig Lindberg is one o...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge 'Argenta' Vase for Gustavsberg, 1940s – Silver Inlaid Flower Design
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Göteborg, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta vase for Gustavsberg, made in Sweden in the 1940s. This vintage ceramic vase features a deep green glaze and an elegant silver inlaid flower design. A fine examp...
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Red Melamine Ashtray Gunnar Larson Gustavsberg, 60s
By Gunnar Larsen, Gustavsberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Space Age Red Melamine Ashtray by Gunnar Larson for Gustavsberg, 1960s
Plastic
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25" H x 4.75" Diameter Dimensions of ...
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge 'Argenta' Vase for Gustavsberg, 1940s – Silver Inlaid Fish Design
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Göteborg, SE
This round ceramic vase from the Argenta series was designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in the 1940s. It features a deep green glaze with a speckled finish and is decorated wit...
Silver
Large Art Deco Lustre Lidded Urn by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and rare lidded urn with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930. Great conditio...
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1961
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking, large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a beautiful plump, apple form with a cylinder neck. Caramel brown hare’s fur glaze.
Stoneware
$351Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Majolica Pitcher, Gustavsberg, Cobalt Relief, 19th Century
By Gustavsberg
Located in Valencia, VC
Early Gustavsberg Victorian Majolica Pitcher – Cobalt Relief on Ivory Crackle Glaze This early Gustavsberg Victorian majolica pitcher is a fine example of 19th-century Scandinavian ...
Majolica, Porcelain, Stoneware
Unique, Tall Ceramic Sculpture - Bengt Berglund - Gustavsberg 1963
By Gustavsberg, Bengt Berglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique sculpture by Bengt Berglund at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden designed in 1963 to the debut exhibition at the PUB department store in Stockholm. The sculpture is 72 cm (28.8") ...
Ceramic
Faience Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful faience vase with amazing geometric pattern. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio hand...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Ceramic Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Turquoise & Silver, 1935
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Art Deco ceramic bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg and produced in Sweden in 1935, with a turquoise-green glaze and sterling silver overlay decoration from the celebra...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1937
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a round form. Decorated with a graphic zigzag pattern. Lovely attention to detail. “Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exh...
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, The Våga Series, Small White Vase, Sweden c. 1940
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
In 1917, Gustavsberg hired Kåge to make its dinnerware and other everyday products more beautiful—he would serve as the company's Artistic Director until 1948. During this fruitful p...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Swedish White Melamine Ashtray Gunnar Larson Gustavsberg, 60s
By Gunnar Larsen, Gustavsberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Space Age White Melamine Ashtray by Gunnar Larson for Gustavsberg, 1960s
Plastic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
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, 1969. Great condition. Incised signa...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$487Sale Price|20% Off
Lisa Larson Bird figurine, a rare studio production for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
By Gustavsberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very rare Bird figurine, by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg from a limited studio production known as "Fåglar" from 1964. This is typical of Lisa Larson's Scandinavian minimalism, a ni...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase with Silver Fish, Gustavsberg Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined and highly collectible Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, dating to the 1940s. This elegant example of Scandinavian Art Deco ceramics features t...
Ceramic