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Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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.

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Art Nouveau Vase Ceramics, Floral Turquoise & Blue Josef Ekberg Sgrafitto 1919
Art Nouveau Vase Ceramics, Floral Turquoise & Blue Josef Ekberg Sgrafitto 1919

Art Nouveau Vase Ceramics, Floral Turquoise & Blue Josef Ekberg Sgrafitto 1919

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

An art nouveau vase in ceramics designed by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg in 1919, this vase is from the classic Sgrafitto-serie. The vase is 34.5 cm (13.8") tall. It is in very good c...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Bowl with Silver Fish Relief, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Bowl with Silver Fish Relief, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's

Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Bowl with Silver Fish Relief, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

A striking Art Deco ceramic bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. This exceptional example from the celebrated Argenta series features a rich, mottled e...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

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. Great condition, o...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Good condition. Some we...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

“The Man with the Mask” by Stig Lindberg
“The Man with the Mask” by Stig Lindberg

“The Man with the Mask” by Stig Lindberg

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in New York, NY

A parin porcelain bust by Stig Lindberg (1916 - 1982) titled "Mannen med masken" (The Man with the Mask). Made of parian porcelain with a matte white finish. Designed by Lindberg in ...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

1930s Wilhelm Kåge Silver Decor Argenta Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden
1930s Wilhelm Kåge Silver Decor Argenta Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden

1930s Wilhelm Kåge Silver Decor Argenta Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden

By Upsala Ekeby, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sculptural stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with soft fluted body and elegant slender neck. From top to bottom silver inlay lines and floral decor on matte deep ocean green g...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Silver, Silver Leaf

Pair of Art Deco Planters by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Pair of Art Deco Planters by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Pair of Art Deco Planters by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of beautiful Art Deco planters by Wilhelm Kåge, made from stoneware. Decor in diluted celadon green, glazed.

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Exceptional Large Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Exceptional Large Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

Exceptional Large Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A truly exceptional and monumentally scaled Argenta vase/floorvase, hand-thrown by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. Measuring 35 cm (13.8 in) in height and 27 cm (1...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Wilhelm Kage bowl Ceramic and Silver 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
Wilhelm Kage bowl Ceramic and Silver 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

Wilhelm Kage bowl Ceramic and Silver 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Paris, IDF

WILHELM KÅGE. Large bowl, "Argenta", model 1107 II, Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Marked Argenta 1107 11 Made in Sweden, inside with fish, height approx. 8, diameter...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Silver

Sculpture designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Sculpture designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

Sculpture designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Chamotte stoneware, partially glazed. Signed “Stig L” with the Gustavsberg Studio hand mark on the underside. A characteristic early studio work by Lindberg, featuring the textured ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Art Deco Large Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922
Art Deco Large Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922

Art Deco Large Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Art Deco Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Sgraffito is a way of combining two layers into a pattern, the second layer is scraped of and ...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Small Art Deco Lustre Lidded Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Small Art Deco Lustre Lidded Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Small Art Deco Lustre Lidded Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Rörstrand, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A small lidded bowl with amazing green lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Swedish Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. So...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Art Deco Bowl - Silver Inlay - Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Art Deco Bowl - Silver Inlay - Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's

Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Art Deco Bowl - Silver Inlay - Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

An exceptional Argenta stoneware bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, dated 1935. The bowl is executed in a rich turquoise-green glaze and decorated with an elegan...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Wilhelm Kage Argenta Vase, Model 1029/2, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Wilhelm Kage Argenta Vase, Model 1029/2, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

Wilhelm Kage Argenta Vase, Model 1029/2, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description This small cylindrical ceramic vase was designed by Wilhelm Kage and produced by Gustavsberg as part of the celebrated Argenta series designed in the 1930s. The s...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Silver

Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Wilhelm Kåge, sculptural vase "Surrea", Gustavsberg Studio, Swedish Modern
Wilhelm Kåge, sculptural vase "Surrea", Gustavsberg Studio, Swedish Modern

Wilhelm Kåge, sculptural vase "Surrea", Gustavsberg Studio, Swedish Modern

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare, beautifully sculptural stoneware vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio. Swedish Modern, 1950s. This is a timeless decorative beauty. In good condition, smaller scratche...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely, unique miniature stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, formed like an onion with a slightly asymmetric shape. Embossed striped pattern, glazed light blue and clay.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kage vase 1076 IE 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
Wilhelm Kage vase 1076 IE 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

Wilhelm Kage vase 1076 IE 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Paris, IDF

WILHELM KÅGE. Vase, "Argenta", model 1076 IE, Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Marked Gustavsberg Argenta, height approx. 11 cm. Good condition. Wilhelm Kåge was a Swe...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Silver

Stig Lindberg / CHESS PIECE "QUEEN" / Gustavsberg
Stig Lindberg / CHESS PIECE "QUEEN" / Gustavsberg

Stig Lindberg / CHESS PIECE "QUEEN" / Gustavsberg

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Queen chess piece designed by Stig Lindberg. Since his assistant, Dan Grip, was a chess player, he began developing chess pieces in the early 1960s, and in 1973, they were produced ...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Bulldog Sculpture Figurine in Ceramic by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1960s
Bulldog Sculpture Figurine in Ceramic by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1960s

Bulldog Sculpture Figurine in Ceramic by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1960s

By Gustavsberg

Located in Troy, MI

Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Bulldog Sculpture Figurine Ceramic bulldog sculpture from the Large Zoo series Designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Sweden c. 1960s Labeled to underside ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s

Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s

By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A set of 4 candlesticks with amazing pink lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. For narrow candles. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a curvesome form. Decorated with a motif of a contemplative mermaid. Lovely attention to detail. “Argenta” was introduced at the S...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kage Vaga Wave Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Kåge Stoneware Vase
Wilhelm Kage Vaga Wave Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Kåge Stoneware Vase

Wilhelm Kage Vaga Wave Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Kåge Stoneware Vase

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Basel, BS

Wilhelm Kåge white ‚Carrara‘ glazed ‚Våga‘ (wave) bowl for Gustavsberg in the late 1940s to early 1950s, hand-crafted in Sweden. Very good condition with normal signs of use and ag...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

2 Gray Stoneware Vases with Harfur Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1950s
2 Gray Stoneware Vases with Harfur Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1950s

2 Gray Stoneware Vases with Harfur Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kåge Exquisite “Argenta” Mermaid Vase c1930s Sweden
Wilhelm Kåge Exquisite “Argenta” Mermaid Vase c1930s Sweden

Wilhelm Kåge Exquisite “Argenta” Mermaid Vase c1930s Sweden

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Oakland, CA

Absolutely stunning "Argentina" ceramic vase depicting a beautiful mermaid incised in silver by the famous ceramicist, Wilhelm Kage c1930s. This is a museum quality example. Fully si...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Silver

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Dish by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Dish by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Dish by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Josef Ekberg, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful dish with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Some s...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brown and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge made in 1938 from Gustavsberg
Brown and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge made in 1938 from Gustavsberg

Brown and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge made in 1938 from Gustavsberg

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and early example from Wilhelm Kåge’s iconic Argenta series, produced at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory in 1938. Crafted in stoneware with an unusual mottled brown glaze — ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Large Art Deco Lustre Lidded Urn by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930
Large Art Deco Lustre Lidded Urn by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930

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...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Rare Midcentury Large “Argenta” Vase Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Rare Midcentury Large “Argenta” Vase Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Rare Midcentury Large “Argenta” Vase Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Rare, oversized stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a round shape. Silver decor of a mermaid and merman in playful interaction among bubbles and flowers. Lovely attention to...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Tall, stately stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant form with beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vase...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Lisa Larson Bird figurine, a rare studio production for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Lisa Larson Bird figurine, a rare studio production for Gustavsberg, Sweden.

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...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg

Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A substantial and highly collectible Art Deco ceramic vase, titled “Leda and the Swan,” designed by Wilhelm Kåge as part of the renowned Argenta series for Gustavsberg, Sweden, produ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Silver

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an appealing round form with a cylinder shaped neck. Creamy pale blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Art Deco Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922
Art Deco Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922

Art Deco Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Art Deco Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Sgraffito is a way of combining two layers into a pattern, the second layer is scraped of and ...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful large bowl with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. ...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Wilhelm Kage dish  "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1944. Signed and Dated
Wilhelm Kage dish  "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1944. Signed and Dated

Wilhelm Kage dish "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1944. Signed and Dated

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Paris, IDF

Wilhelm Kage "argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s. Marked Gustavsberg Argenta 909. Green glazed and with painted monogram in silver. Diameter approx. 34 cm. Good condition: minor scuff...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Silver

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful bowl with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Stamp...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

"Cavorting Mermaids", Large, Exceptional Art Deco Bowl in Deep Red and Silver
"Cavorting Mermaids", Large, Exceptional Art Deco Bowl in Deep Red and Silver

"Cavorting Mermaids", Large, Exceptional Art Deco Bowl in Deep Red and Silver

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunning in size, color and subject matter, this large bowl --a magnificent example of Art Deco style -- is bathed in a rich, deep red glaze and features a pair of cavorting mermaids...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Stig Lindberg large faience vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Stig Lindberg large faience vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

Stig Lindberg large faience vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Forserum, SE

A large faience vase, model 116 F.10, designed by Swedish ceramicist Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio in the 1940s. A hand-turned urn-shaped vessel with an applied handle, glazed...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Faience

Green 'Argenta' Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s
Green 'Argenta' Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s

Green 'Argenta' Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing green glaze and hand-painted sterling silver decor, hence the name 'Argenta'. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Green 'Argenta' Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s
Green 'Argenta' Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s

Green 'Argenta' Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware bowl with amazing green glaze and hand-painted sterling silver decor, hence the name 'Argenta'. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustav...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking, large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a beautiful plump, apple form with a cylinder neck. Dark blue hare’s fur glaze with brown streaks. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful bowl with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great original conditio...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

A beautifully crafted Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1940s. This elegant piece features the signature deep green crackled glaze with verti...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Silver Leaf

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful globe vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. N...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Classic stoneware vase ‘Argenta’ series, Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern 1938
Classic stoneware vase ‘Argenta’ series, Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern 1938

Classic stoneware vase ‘Argenta’ series, Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern 1938

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Swedish modern classic, stoneware vase in signature green glaze with decor of a mythical fish at play, and stripe at the rim in silver. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge from the ‘Argenta’ ...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Silver

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden Marked
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden Marked

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden Marked

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Paris, IDF

WILHELM KÅGE. Lock urn, stoneware, "Argenta" 1207, Gustavsberg. Green glaze with silver decoration. Marked Gustavsberg ARGENTA 1207. Made in Sweden Height: approx. 27 cm. Width: appr...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Silver

Elegant Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
Elegant Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966

Elegant Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966

By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg

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...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a rare, tiny size. Round form with dark brown somewhat glossy hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for h...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Sgraffito plate from 1917 by Josef Ekberg
Sgraffito plate from 1917 by Josef Ekberg

Sgraffito plate from 1917 by Josef Ekberg

By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg

Located in New York, NY

Blue Sgraffito plate from 1917 by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Beautiful flower motif in Swedish Jugend (or Art Nouveau) style. The artist si...

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1910s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Art Deco Green Lustre Glaze Lidded Vase by Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, 1920's
Art Deco Green Lustre Glaze Lidded Vase by Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, 1920's

Art Deco Green Lustre Glaze Lidded Vase by Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, 1920's

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This large and exquisite handmade lidded vase, is skillfully crafted by the renowned Swedish ceramic artist Josef Ekberg. He is recognized as one of Sweden's foremost ceramic artists...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Earthenware, Luster

Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963

Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963

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. 1963. Excellent condition. Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio han...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941
Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941

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...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Green Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960
Green Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Unique Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studiohanden Large Ceramic Bowl 1960s
Unique Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studiohanden Large Ceramic Bowl 1960s

Unique Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studiohanden Large Ceramic Bowl 1960s

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Saxbo, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Small Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1929
Small Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1929

Small Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1929

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A small beautiful bowl with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1929. Great condition. So...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kage Bowl ceramic "Argenta" for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
Wilhelm Kage Bowl ceramic "Argenta" for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

Wilhelm Kage Bowl ceramic "Argenta" for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Paris, IDF

WILHELM KÅGE. Footed bowl with a rounded form, "Argenta", Gustavsberg 1940s, green-glazed stoneware with silver geometric decor. Marked on the bottom with “Gustavsberg Argenta, A9"....

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful bowl with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Stampe...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gustavsberg decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Gustavsberg decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gustavsberg decorative objects, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Gustavsberg were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Upsala Ekeby, and Stig Lindberg. Prices for Gustavsberg decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $140 and can go as high as $20,792, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,515.