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.
Gunnar Nylund, Eterna Yellow Bowl
By Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund
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...
Earthenware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1944-1947
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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
Wilhelm Kage Surrea Bowl Stoneware White Glazed Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Basel, BS
Wilhelm Kåge ‚Surrea‘ bowl in ‚carrara‘ white glazed stoneware, hand-crafted at Gustavsberg in Sweden in the late 1940s. Very good condition with ...
Stoneware
Adorable Mid-Century Ceramic Children by Lisa Larson
By Gustavsberg
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
In wonderful condition. This adorable ceramic set is designed by Lisa Larsen for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
This table lamp was designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1960s. Made of incised and glazed stoneware, it features a signature and maker's marks ...
Stoneware
Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed incised stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11” H x 8” Diameter Dimensi...
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great con...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of Three Swedish Stoneware Bowls Sven Wejsfelt & Lasse Östman Gustavsberg
By Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg
Located in Basel, BS
Stoneware bowls by Sven Wejsfelt & Lasse Östman for Gustavsberg in Sweden in the 1980s. Left to right first photo: • Lasse Östman acquamarine glossy bow...
Stoneware
Stoneware "Farsta" Sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing, unique “Farsta” sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, in the form of a stylized pike with a playful expression. Beautiful details, varying rust-colored glaze. Can be used as a vase, wa...
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1962
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, 1962. Great condition. Incised signa...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Mid-Century 'Johanna' Swedish Pottery Figurine 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, signed and delightful little vintage Midcentury modern Swedish European ceramic studio pottery sleepy 'Johanna' figure by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa mid 1960s. ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1958
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg
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, 1958. Great condition...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall, curved form. Beautiful sky blue nuances of hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases an...
Stoneware
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 "Farsta Rust" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
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
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, in a plump form with handles. Graphic embossed pattern, partially unglazed.
Stoneware
Stoneware Platter by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking, oversized stoneware platter by Berndt Friberg. Weighty. Beautiful blue hare’s fur glaze, rusty brown in the center. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for...
Stoneware
Pair of Stoneware Vases Peacock Decor by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Sven Jonson, Gustavsberg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of dark brown glazed stoneware vases, designed by Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg. Overlay silver decor, stylised peacock to the front and sailing ship + fish to the back.
Silver
Stig Lindberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A matte white glazed and chroma-printed vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, "Vitrin" Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1956
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware "Vitrin" vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963
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. Excellent condition. Incise...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Gustavsberg Argenta Ceramic Bowl, Turquoise Green, Silver Lines 50's
By Gustavsberg
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage hallmarked Swedish Gustavsberg Argenta ceramic stone bowl from the 1950's. Marked on the bottom , Argenta, 1521, Made in Sweden. The color is a combination turqu...
Sterling Silver
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, 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, 1965. Great condition. A dark spot in...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$469Sale Price|25% Off
Berndt Friberg, Unique Piece, Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Berndt Friberg was one of the most influential ceramists in mid-century Sweden, his works are still popular world-wide and are known for their elegance and beat...
Earthenware, Ceramic
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Gustavsberg, Art Nouveau Iridescent Vase, Artist Signed, 1904
By Gustavsberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gustavsberg, Art Nouveau Iridescent vase, artist signed, 1904 Sweden, 1904 An exquisite Gustavsberg Art Nouveau iridescent vase from 1904,...
Pottery
Lisa Larson - Malin
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This cute boy called "Malin" was brought to this world in 1961 by Lisa Larson. Malin is part of the Lisa Larson family called "Larsons Ungar" and consists of mor...
Earthenware
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1959-
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a large, stately design. Striking dekor of a lion on its hind legs. Beautifully rendered with great attention to details. “Argenta” was ...
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
Green Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
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
Lisa Larson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown beige and grey vase designed by Lisa Larsson and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. “LISA L.” stamp on bottom
Stoneware
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
"Nude Archers, " Rare Art Deco Dish Celebrating Stockholm Archery Competition
By Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and stunning example of the Argenta line of porcelain art wares produced by the Gustavsberg works in Sweden, characterized by a glowing, turquoise blue-green glaze decorated w...
Porcelain
White VÅGA Sculptural Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Bromma, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Creamy Vase "Våga" by Gustavsberg. Sculptural Organic formed vase with two openings with the characteristic wavy “Våga” decor around the rims. 1950s. White Stoneware Vas...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant, small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a smooth form with dark blue hare’s fur glaze, lighter around the neck. Somewhat glossy finish. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish cera...
Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1954
By Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark brown hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1954. Great cond...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Mid-Cen Stoneware Table Lamp CARRARA for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1940s.
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Bromma, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Stoneware Table Lamp "Carrara" in beautiful creme color. Textured, Matte, Creme Colored Lamp Base featuring a Gold Colored Treifold Print. Design by Wilhelm Kåge (1889-...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
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, 1958. Great condition. The ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Börje Skohg / WALL TILE / Gustavsberg / 1977
By Gustavsberg, Borje Skohg
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
Yellow Eggshaped Stoneware Vase Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957
By Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful egg-shaped stoneware vase with amazing yellow hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957. Great conditi...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great cond...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy 'aniara' glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
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
Small Pencil Tray w Silver Motif by Sven Johnson for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small green glazed ceramic pencil tray, with silver motif of Gustavsberg village sky/city-line, designed by Sven Johnson as a homage to the city where the factory of Gustavsberg sits...
Silver Leaf
Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s.
By Stig Lindberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
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
$791Sale 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 "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Farsta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a plump, tapering form. Graphic decor, elevated on unglazed feet. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has c...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Tile 'Pratbubblor', Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This ceramic plate shines with Lindberg's imagination representative of the fantastic style used in all his tiles. On this tile the bust of a person can be seen...
Earthenware
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
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, 1963. Excellent condition. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Surrea' Vase and Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vase and bowl with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing celadon / light blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Börje Skohg / WALL TILE / Gustavsberg / 1977
By Gustavsberg, Borje Skohg
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
Stig Lindberg, Salix, Sugar Bowl & Creamer, Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This sugar bowl and creamer belong to the popular series called Salix by Stig Lindberg and decorator Bibi Breger. The Salix serie dra...
Porcelain
Stig Lindberg, Salix, Trio Set, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This popular series called Salix, designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, draws attention due to the delicate lines drawn on the pure white and transparent b...
Porcelain
Brown Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing glossy glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Incise...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Dish ceramic 'Argenta' A 29 for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Dish, "Argenta", Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Decor with silver woman, marked, height approx. 5 cm, diameter 32 cm. Marked and stamped Gustavsberg Arg...
Silver
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 s...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Signed
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Lock urn, stoneware, "Argenta", Gustavsberg. Signed Calle B. Green glaze with silver decoration.“Walking prize in chess tournament Gustavsberg KF Luma - Tre Kronor”. Ma...
Silver
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of green & gold candlesticks with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Great...
Ceramic