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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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Stig Lindberg Unique bowl/ vide poche in black Glaze Made by Hand Sweden 60s
Stig Lindberg Unique bowl/ vide poche in black Glaze Made by Hand Sweden 60s

Stig Lindberg Unique bowl/ vide poche in black Glaze Made by Hand Sweden 60s

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Forest, BE

Brown glazed bowl / vide poche by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku gl...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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

Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a tall, stately design. Striking decor of young man standing on the back of a dragon. Lovely subtle bubble detail on the rim. Beautifully...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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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 Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

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

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

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

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Paris, IDF

WILHELM KÅGE. Large bowl, "Argenta", Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Green glaze with silver decoration of a mermaid. Diameter 22 cm, height 10 cm. Marked Gustavsberg ...

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

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Silver

Stig Lindberg Unique bowl/ vide poche in blue Glaze Made by Hand Sweden 60s
Stig Lindberg Unique bowl/ vide poche in blue Glaze Made by Hand Sweden 60s

Stig Lindberg Unique bowl/ vide poche in blue Glaze Made by Hand Sweden 60s

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Forest, BE

Brown glazed bowl / vide poche by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark blackVarious shades of blue. There's...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Midcentury Chamotte Sculptures, Jan De Rooden & Johnny Rolf, Gustavsberg, 1967
Midcentury Chamotte Sculptures, Jan De Rooden & Johnny Rolf, Gustavsberg, 1967

Midcentury Chamotte Sculptures, Jan De Rooden & Johnny Rolf, Gustavsberg, 1967

By Jan de Rooden, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of three stoneware sculptures by Jan De Rooden and Johnny Rolf, a Dutch ceramicist duo. They were invited by Stig Lindberg to work at Gustavsberg as guest designers, and their ye...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956

Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

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. Excellent condition. Incised s...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

1920’s Swedish Grace Art Deco Josef Ekberg Large Leaf-shaped Green Lustre Centre
1920’s Swedish Grace Art Deco Josef Ekberg Large Leaf-shaped Green Lustre Centre

1920’s Swedish Grace Art Deco Josef Ekberg Large Leaf-shaped Green Lustre Centre

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A large leaf-shaped Art Deco centrepiece by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Amazing sea green lustre glaze with hand decorated gilt embellishment. Made of flintware. Josef E...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Luster, Stoneware

Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsbergs studio, Sweden, 1952
Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsbergs studio, Sweden, 1952

Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsbergs studio, Sweden, 1952

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

“Farsta” Footed vase or bowl, in a cylindrical form, colored stoneware with beautiful flowing glaze in ochre and rust tones. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and m...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Miniature Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1944-47
Midcentury Stoneware Miniature Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1944-47

Midcentury Stoneware Miniature Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1944-47

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an oval form with a wide opening. Glazed velvety blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for h...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

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 Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

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 original condition....

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Blue Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Blue Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

Blue Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware bowl with blue glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Impressed wit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

By Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Rörstrand, Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cra...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Stoneware "BORIS" Sculptures by Boris Stojkov, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Stoneware "BORIS" Sculptures by Boris Stojkov, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

Stoneware "BORIS" Sculptures by Boris Stojkov, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

By Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of two surrealistic animal stoneware sculptures by Boris Stojkov for Gustavsberg, model number 2 and 4 in the series “BORIS”. Partially made in unglazed matte off-white color wit...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957

Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957

By Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg

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, 1957. Great condi...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960

Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960

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, 1960. Great condition, but ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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 Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

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

Wilhelm Kage vase ceramic "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
Wilhelm Kage vase ceramic "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

Wilhelm Kage vase ceramic "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Paris, IDF

Wilhelm Kage "Argenta" round vase Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s. Marked on the bottom with “Gustavsberg Argenta,” model number, and “Made in Sweden. Deep green glaze with a speckled finis...

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

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Ceramic, Silicone

Wilhelm Kage Argenta Ceramic Bowl for Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s Marked
Wilhelm Kage Argenta Ceramic Bowl for Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s Marked

Wilhelm Kage Argenta Ceramic Bowl for Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s Marked

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Paris, IDF

BOWL, Stoneware, Argenta, Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, 1950s. Green glaze and fish in silver decoration. Marked Gustavsberg Argenta Made in Sweden. Height 5. diameter 18 cm. Good condi...

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

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Silver

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 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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Large Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Large Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

Large Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

Beautiful and rare vase made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Carrara glazed stoneware. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / KÅGE / CARRARA / Swe...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware vase with blue glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962. Good condition. Some spots in the glaze and some metal mar...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1931
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1931

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1931

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Malmö, SE

A large and beautiful bowl with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1931. Great original...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Swedish Mid Century Stoneware "Farsta" Vase Urn by Wilhelm Kåge, 1950s
Large Swedish Mid Century Stoneware "Farsta" Vase Urn by Wilhelm Kåge, 1950s

Large Swedish Mid Century Stoneware "Farsta" Vase Urn by Wilhelm Kåge, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

A unique and large Swedish mid century "Farsta" stoneware urn vase in a decorative brown green glaze designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1940. In good or...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Blue Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Large Blue Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

Large Blue Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A large and beautiful stoneware bowl with blue glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Imp...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Box by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1946
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Box by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1946

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Box by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1946

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely stoneware “Argenta” box by Wilhelm Kåge in a rectangular form. Beautiful decor of a reclining woman, lovely attention to detail. Scalloped pattern around the rim, checkered de...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975. Beige / Off White
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975. Beige / Off White

Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975. Beige / Off White

By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975. Great condition. Incised signature 'Fribe...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

Five stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vases with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s

Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in High Point, NC

A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Rare Early Swedish Mid Century Farsta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge by Gustavsberg, 1940
Rare Early Swedish Mid Century Farsta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge by Gustavsberg, 1940

Rare Early Swedish Mid Century Farsta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge by Gustavsberg, 1940

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare, early and unique Swedish mid century "Farsta" stoneware vase in a decorative turquoise blue and brown glaze by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1940. In good original co...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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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 rather large Art deco vase known as "Argenta" designed by Wilhelm Kåge and handmade for Gustavsberg in the 1930s. Green ceramic with fish scale decoration. The Argenta series is ve...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

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 stu...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Set of 3 Faience Dishes by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Set of 3 Faience Dishes by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

Set of 3 Faience Dishes by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A set of 3 beautiful faience dishes with amazing geometric patterns. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg...

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

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Gustavsberg Stig Lindberg SILUR Vide Poche Keep All Dish Bowl Stoneware Ceramic
Gustavsberg Stig Lindberg SILUR Vide Poche Keep All Dish Bowl Stoneware Ceramic

Gustavsberg Stig Lindberg SILUR Vide Poche Keep All Dish Bowl Stoneware Ceramic

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Stig Lindberg Silur Stoneware Bowl Designed by the renowned Sig Lindberg in Sweden, this Silur pattern Gustavsberg bowl, made from high-quality gl...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Lisa Larson Signed Mid-Century Gustavsberg Large Lion Swedish Pottery Sculpture
Lisa Larson Signed Mid-Century Gustavsberg Large Lion Swedish Pottery Sculpture

Lisa Larson Signed Mid-Century Gustavsberg Large Lion Swedish Pottery Sculpture

By Gustavsberg

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully designed, beautifully made Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian lion sculpture/figurine by Swedish master potter/ceramicist Lisa Larson (1931-2024) for Gustavsberg, Sweden (...

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

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962

By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Blue Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960s
Blue Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960s

Blue Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing 'aniara' glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Incised signat...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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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

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Stoneware

Unique "Surrea" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Unique "Surrea" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Unique "Surrea" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Unique “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a captivating form of half a vase, decorated with an organic vine that contrasts with clean vessel. Glazed with white carrara glaze with brow...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Scandinavian "Karneval" Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian "Karneval" Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian "Karneval" Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a strict block shape. Large size and a humoristic decor of a mermaid one one side and a ship on the other. The rim and corners are unglaz...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Faience

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

Elegant stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall, stately form. Brown hare’s fur glaze with blue around the rim and base. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Green Footed Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Green Footed Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

Green Footed Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware footed bowl with green glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. Factory second due to it being slightly a...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1953
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1953

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, 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 Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, 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

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Ceramic

Large Faience Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Large Faience Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

Large Faience Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful faience bowl with amazing geometric pattern. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio hand...

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

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Low “Farsta” bowl or platter, made from stoneware in a smooth, thick form. Vibrant blue glaze. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s

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.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'. Wilhelm ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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 Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

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

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

Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1971
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1971

Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1971

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Malmö, SE

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

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg , Studio ceramic/stoneware matte green glaze .
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg , Studio ceramic/stoneware matte green glaze .

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg , Studio ceramic/stoneware matte green glaze .

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an adorable little bowl and Rare by the well known artist/designer Stig Lindberg .

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s

Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s

By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark blue-green hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Grea...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, 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 Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

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

Materials

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, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg

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. Good condition. Some we...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Decorative Objects

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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.