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.
“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
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1965
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, 1965. Great condition. Inci...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1979
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. Good condition. Incised signature "F...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1962
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1962. Excellent condition. Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio han...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Abstract, Ceramic Sculpture - Bengt Berglund - Gustavsberg 1970s
By Gustavsberg, Bengt Berglund
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
Wilhelm Kage, Blue glazed bowl, Unique Farsta from 1957 Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
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
A beautiful faience vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden from 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful faience vase designed by Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden from 1950s. Very period design and signed with the ”Studio hand”. Wear consistent with ag...
Faience
Bowl 'Veckla' Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bowl Veckla designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950s. Stoneware. Dimensions: H: 16 cm/ 6 1/4'' L: 29 cm/ 11 1/2'' Stig Lindberg’s “Veckla...
Stoneware
$845Sale 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
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
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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
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
$6,164Sale 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
Stig Lindberg, Small Organic Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A small organic blue-glazed ceramic vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
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
Sven Wejsfelt Ceramic Table Lamp with Josef Frank Shade, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Josef Frank, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Svenskt Tenn
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
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Studio Pottery Bagdad Series House 2 Bertil Vallien
By Bertil Vallien, Gustavsberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Studio Pottery Bagdad Series House 2 by Bertil Vallien for Gustavsberg, 1960s
Pottery
Unique Brown Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1961
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1961. Good condition. It has a tiny chip to the base (pictured) probab...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$493Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg - Bersa - Bowls
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The Bersa-series is arguably the most famous series of porcelain of Scandinavia. The Bersa-series combines an excellently formed set of high quality porcelain ta...
Porcelain
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
Large Celadon Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1953
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
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
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
Unique Stoneware Vase by Anders Bruno Liljefors, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1953
By Gustavsberg, Anders Bruno Liljefors
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
Stig Lindberg Karneval Rectangular Studio Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957–62
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rectangular studio vase from Stig Lindberg’s Karneval series, produced at Gustavsberg between 1957 and 1962. Hand-painted with a graphic composition ...
Faience
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
Large Hand-Glazed Bowl by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg K-Studion, Sweden, 1980s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Large Hand-Glazed Bowl by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, K-Studion, Sweden, circa 1982–1984. A striking large earthenware pedestal bowl designed by Lisa Larson and produced at the K-S...
Earthenware, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted, blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25" Height x 4.75" Diameter All items s...
Stoneware
$7,113Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Forest, BE
Brown and 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...
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted brown-glazed stoneware vase, designed by Stig Lindberg, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage
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. Excellent condition. Inc...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Blue 3-piece Stoneware Tea Set, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1955
By Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
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
Karin Björquist, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Karin Björquist
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Karin Björquist and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Ceramic
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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
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
Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1957
By Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957. Great condition...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Green & Red Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing green and red glossy glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great cond...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Small Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Bone porcelain 10 Espresso cups Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare beautiful espresso set 10 cups + 10 saucers + 4 pieces (ten in good condition, four with smaller dents, one with dents and smaller crack). Designed by Stig Lindberg (1916-198...
Porcelain
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
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
Yellow Rare Lidded Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful lidded stoneware bowl with amazing yellow hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great c...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Green Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing green hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great conditio...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Eggshaped Stoneware Vase Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful egg-shaped stoneware miniature vase with amazing celadon / blue-green hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Swed...
Ceramic, 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
$1,090Sale Price|20% Off
Lisa Larson - Trapp 'from Tripp Trapp Trull' - Gustavsberg - 1970s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Another cat animal from Lisa Larson is on offer here. This time we offer and item from the The Tripp Trapp Trull - series, consisting...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Vessel and Bowls Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of 2 vessels from the "Veckla" series designed by Stig Lindberg and one "Surrea" Wilhelm Kåge. Made from Carrara ware with matte white glaze. The pieces are in good vint...
Ceramic
Charming Swedish Dish in faience by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg from 1958-1962
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Swedish Dish in faience by Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg Porslinsfabrik. From the Karneval series 1958-1962. Wear consistent with age and use
Faience
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
Blue Eggshaped Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1964
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund
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
$9,010Sale Price|20% Off
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Surrea from early 1940’s Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Forest, BE
Series of 3 vases and a bowl 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 the...
Clay
Large Stoneware Relief Tile by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 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
$265Sale 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
Unique White Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing white glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1963. Great condition. Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio h...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Argenta Stoneware by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two pieces of Argenta stoneware designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Swedish Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Set of 10 Unique Ceramics in Brown Glazed Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 10 brown glazed by Swedish master Stig Lindberg in various size and shapes. From light brown to dark brown. It took a few years to complete this series. Stig Lindberg (17 Au...
Ceramic