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.
Large 1950s Faience Ceramic Bowl by Stig Lindberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Large Faience ceramic bowl and plate by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Milky white ceramic featuring a selection of flower motifs in bright colors painted by faience painter...
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...
Ceramic
$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
Antique Gustavsberg Majolica Plate, Floral Design, Sweden, 1860-1890
By Gustavsberg
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rare exemplar of antique majolica Gustavsberg Sweden 1860-1890 according mark A fantastic antique majolica plate, d 18 cm ( 7,08 inches) A beautiful rich floral design with high glos...
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
Art Deco Unique Green Lidded Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, 1956
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This rare and highly decorative lidded vase is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian ceramic artistry, designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg and dated 1956. Executed in t...
Stoneware
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
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant form with beautiful, sought-after white hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his ston...
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1977
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a lovely ovoid form with a wide mouth. Bright yellow hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases...
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1976
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a plump, round form. Dark blue hare’s fur glaze with streaks. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases...
Stoneware
Midcentury Miniature Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a plump form with a drawn in neck. Glazed in dark brown hare’s fur glaze with streaks. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist,...
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cute stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a plump round form, with a funnel neck, glazed in milky chocolate brown hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned...
Stoneware
$262Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Majolica Gustavsberg Sweden 19th Century
By Gustavsberg
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Majolica Rare exemplar of antique majolica Gustavsberg Sweden 1860-1890 according mark A fantastic antique majolica plate, d 23,3 cm ( 9,17 inches) A beautiful rich flora...
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1972
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking yellow stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an appealing round form with a thin neck. Glazed yellow hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for ...
Stoneware
Börje Skohg / WALL TILE / Gustavsberg / 1977
By Borje Skohg, Gustavsberg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Börje Skohg began his career in 1947 as a silver decorative painter in Gustavsberg's Argenta department. In 1949, Wilhelm Kage recognised her decorative skills and allowed her to lea...
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Plate "Mykene", Britt-Louise Sundell, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Britt-Louise Sundell
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Britt-Louise Sundell designed the iconic Mykene series for Gustavsberg in 1961. This collection features objects with sturdy forms, matte cream white glaze, and a distinctive brown ...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Textured Stoneware Table Lamp, Studiohanden Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Dedar, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by the Studiohanden workshop at Gustavsberg in Sweden in the 1950s. The lamp is signed with 'Stig L' and the Stud...
Stoneware, Fabric
Desert Brown Sahara Vase by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1970s
By Gustavsberg, Sven Wejsfelt
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Sven Wejsfelt's vase boasts a robust, earthy form, adorned with a rich brown glaze and an intricate relief stamp. This chamotte creation hails from the 1970s and is a notable additio...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stig Lindberg “Veckla” Ceramic Bowl for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully sculptural ceramic bowl designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1960s. This example from the sought-after “Veckla” series showcases Lindberg’s playful ...
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed incised stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5” H x 2.75” Diameter Dimensions of...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Swedish Studio Pottery Bowl from Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Studio Pottery Bowl from Gustavsberg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials...
Ceramic
Abstract, Ceramic Sculpture - Bengt Berglund - Gustavsberg 1970s
By Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small sculpture by Bengt Berglund at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden designed the late 20th century. The sculpture is 11 cm (4.4") tall and in excellent condition. It is incised with t...
Ceramic
Scalloped Wilhelm Kåge “Carrara” Stoneware Vase, Sweden, Gold Decor, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Wilhelm Kåge “Carrara” Stoneware Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden, Gold Decor, 1940s An elegant Swedish stoneware vase from the “Carrara” series designed by W...
Stoneware
Swedish Ceramic Red Stripe Sugar and Creamer by Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Karin Björquist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish modern flintporslin/flintware lidded sugar bowl and creamer set from the 1952 "Tea" series by Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg. Stylish set with rounded forms and attractive, ...
Porcelain
Unique Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studiohanden Large Ceramic Bowl 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Saxbo
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage bowl by Swedish designer Stig Lindberg for the exclusive Studiohanden workshop at Gustavsberg. Manufactured ca 1960s. The bowl features a dark grey, almost black g...
Ceramic
$782Sale Price|20% Off
Lisa Larson Trapp Cat, Tripp Trapp Trull, Gustavsberg, 1972–74
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
“Trapp” stoneware cat sculpture designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden, from the series Tripp Trapp Trull. The Tripp Trapp Trull series was desig...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Post-Modern Kombi Vases by Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg, 1980s, Set of 7
By Gustavsberg, Margareta Hennix
Located in Bochum, NRW
Collection of Seven Post-Modern "Kombi" Vases, Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg. Six vases in white glazed stoneware and one in black satin glaze, made by the Swedish artist Margare...
Ceramic
1970s "Dora" Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Sweden ABC Girls Figure Pottery
By Gustavsberg
Located in Brescia, IT
"Dora" ABC Girls by Lisa Larson Gustavsberg, 1958 Stoneware figure Perfect condition Measure: H 27 cm.
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1944-1947
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an oval, plump form. Vibrant blue hare’s fur glaze, paler on the top half of the body. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renown...
Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
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, 1956. Great condition. Incised signa...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Art Deco Lustre Bowl, Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and rare dish with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Th...
Ceramic
Stoneware "Farsta Rust" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking “Farsta Rust” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with a geometric pattern contrasting with the characteristic “Farsta” rustic feeling. “Farsta” stoneware is reco...
Stoneware
Unique rustic stoneware bowl by Lisa Larson, Gustavsbergs studio 1975
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Unique stoneware vase made by Lisa Larson. Hand made at Gustavsbergs Studio ca 1954-1959. Organic shape with hand incised abstract decor in black on a light grey stoneware. Very earl...
Stoneware
Early unique stoneware vase by Lisa Larson, Gustavsbergs studio 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Unique stoneware vase made by Lisa Larson. Hand made at Gustavsbergs Studio ca 1954-1959. Organic shape with hand incised abstract decor in black on a light grey stoneware. Very earl...
Stoneware
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Berndt Friberg was one of the most accomplished Swedish ceramicists of the 20th century, renowned for his exceptional glazes and forms. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Friberg per...
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a beautiful plump, apple form with a cylinder neck. Beautiful royal blue hare’s fur glaze lower part with dove blue inlay. Berndt Friberg was a ...
Stoneware
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
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. Good original cond...
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs studio, Sweden, 1963
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking and unique vase or bowl by Stig Lindberg, in cylindrical shape with a widening waist and profiled rim, grid-like decor to the upper body, beautifully glazed in green and tur...
Stoneware
Modernist Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very cool stoneware table lamp by Stig Lindberg. Cylinder shaped with an embossed checkered pattern typical of Lindberg. Brown and olive green glaze.
Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Small Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
$782Sale Price|20% Off
Lisa Larson - Appeletrad 'Tile', Gustavsberg - 1970 - 1980s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This tile of an apple tree by Lisa Larson is very rare. There exists a more common version of this tile which has a man and woman sitting in front of the tree, ...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1977
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. Excellent condition. Incised signa...
Ceramic, Stoneware
2 Gray Stoneware Vases with Harfur Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 2 stunning gray miniature stoneware vases by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in the 1950s, the vases has lovely har-fur glazes. Th...
Stoneware
$835Sale Price|24% Off
Lisa Larson - Unique Piece - Gustavsberg - 1970s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This is a unique piece designed by arguably Sweden's most famous artist Lisa Larson. The signature of Lisa Larson and the hand of the studio Gustavsberg are clea...
Earthenware, Ceramic
$6,093Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique Tray in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1973
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, Blue glazed bowl, Unique Farsta from 1957 Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Forest, BE
Bowl in powerful blue glaze by master ceramicist Wilhelm Kage who worked 30 years on his Farsta project. This is one of his unique creation. Bowl on 4 small feet. Inspired by Japan t...
Clay
Sven Wejsfelt Ceramic Table Lamp with Josef Frank Shade, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Sven Wejsfelt and produced by Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamp is marked with the maker's initials "SW" on the bottom of the b...
Ceramic, Fabric
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden, 1963
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely unique stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, shaped like an old school milk bootle with beautiful impressed tear drop relief decor, glazed in ocean blue and dark brown nuances.
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking yellow stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a plump round form, with a neat funnel neck. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and vesse...
Stoneware
Unique Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Bengt Berglund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Unique stoneware bowl by Bengt Berglund, in a wide, organic form with an uneven edge. Vibrant aquamarine glazed inside, unglazed outside with an embossed pattern of stripes.
Stoneware
Lisa Larson Studio Stoneware Cylindrical Vase, Gustavsberg Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description A studio stoneware cylindrical vase by Swedish ceramic artist Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden, produced between 1960 and 1980. The vase is wheel-thrown in ch...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
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
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1967
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing, large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a beautiful round apple form with a cylinder neck. Vibrant yellow hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, reno...
Stoneware
Faience Vase 'Karneval' by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Karneval' faience vase. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio hand. Stig Lindberg and...
Ceramic, Earthenware
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elevate your home decor to a new level of sophistication with the Carrara Vase, a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned artist Wilhelm Kåge. This extraordinary piece effortlessly ...
Stoneware
Large Celadon Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1953
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing green and yellow hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953. Grea...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gustavsberg Art Deco Bowl and Candlesticks Josef Ekberg
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful bowl and candlesticks created by Josef Ekberg and manufactured by Gustavsberg Sweden in 1920s. Wonderful green glaze with hand painted gold pattern on the bowl and Candle...
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Collection of "Pungo" Vases Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The pungo vase made in Sweden 1950s by the master Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. The pungo vase have the most beautiful form and with its matt white glaze this is a piece for many en...
Ceramic
Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware vase produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1953
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, 1953. Great condition. Occasional gla...
Ceramic, Stoneware