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.
"Karneval" Faience vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a clean cylinder shape. Beautiful, playful motif of a woman with a rooster in her arms on one side, and a bird on the other. The rim is u...
Faience
Large White VÅGA Shell Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Bromma, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Shell Formed Vase "Våga" by Gustavsberg. Creamy white Stoneware Vase with Carrara Glaze. 1950s. Good vintage condition with light signs of wear. Small production crack...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Faience Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful faience bowl with amazing hand painted flower decor. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio ...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted, blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25" Height x 4.75" Diameter All items s...
Stoneware
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Josef Ekberg, 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...
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Sculpture, Susanna and the Elders, Gustavsberg Sweden 1940-50s.
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very unusual biscuit sculpture by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg depicting Susanna and the elders. Made in Sweden around 1950. In excellent condition with no issues! Signed "Stig L 89...
Ceramic
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1961
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1961. Great cond...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware dragon sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning, unique dragon sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, made from stoneware with beautiful green glaze. Rare, large size. Very expressive and lively design, inspired by Chinese Ming era d...
Stoneware
White 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Surrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. The glaze is a bit shinier than it usually ...
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. Marked Gustavsberg Kage. Green glaze with silver decoration of dragons. Bears a gift inscription in silver inlay on the ins...
Silver
1940's Argenta Stoneware Plate by Wilhelm Kåge
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
1940's Argenta stoneware plate with female siluett decor by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. The now iconic Argenta stoneware collection with its green gl...
Ceramic
Stoneware Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s. Great condition. Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg studio ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique White Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1960s. Excellent condition. Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio ha...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown and Blue Floor Vase by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning stoneware floor vase with a beautiful hand carved geometric pattern. Designed by Lisa Larson at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1960s. Good condition. Some metal marks and...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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. Great condition. Incised signature "F...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vase 'Celadon' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful vase made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Celadon glazed stoneware. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Gustavsberg / CELADON / KÅGE / HANDDREJAD...
Ceramic, Stoneware
“Farsta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely “Farsta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a small design with thick sides. Beautiful scalloped pattern and rich green glaze running over the body, gathering ...
Stoneware
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"Sea Dragon", Art Deco Low Bowl w/ Silver Overlay in Rare Red Glaze, Argenta
By Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, heavy and impressive, this low bowl produced by the Gustavsberg porcelain works in Sweden features a sea dragon at its center, expressed in silver over a rich deep red glaze. ...
Porcelain
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. Great condition. Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg studio ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Full Set of White 'Surrea' Bowls by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Three stunning 'Surrea' stoneware bowls with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg'. This is a ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Ceramic, Stoneware, Vase / Vessel for Gustavsberg, Grazia
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silver paint in this Lindberg vase by Gustavsberg, Grazia model.
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden. Excellent condition. Incised signa...
Ceramic, Stoneware
"Karneval" Faience vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a strict block shape. Beautiful, playful motif of a fantasy town with graphic houses and people. The rim and corners are unglazed, giving...
Faience
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1971
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
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, 1971. Great condition. Slig...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White and Gold 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Guldsurrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1950s. Good condition. Some tiny firing spots a...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Ceramic Vase, Sweden
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique vase designed by Stig Lindberg circa 1950s. Features a wonderful form with bulbous body tapering into a smaller neck. Excellent colors and glaze.
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage vase 'argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1950
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KAGE. Vase, "Argenta", Gustavsberg 1950, stoneware with silver decoration of a boy with flowers. Green glaze with silver decoration. Number 978. Marked Gustavsberg Argenta Ma...
Silver
Scandinavian Modern Jar In Glazed Ceramic, Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg -1925
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and early jar in glazed ceramic, Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg -1925. Each side decorated with a number 1 9 2 5. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and pati...
Ceramic
Veckla Vase by Stig Lindberg, Stoneware, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking “Veckla” vase, designed by Stig Lindberg. Graphic black decor on the white carrara stoneware, where the visible brush strokes create a nice contra...
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage bowl in Ceramic and Silver 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1950
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. 10, diamete...
Silver
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...
Silver
Vintage Stig Lindberg For Gustavsberg Ceramic Tray, Dish 1950's, Sweden
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage chic Swedish Mid-Century Modern hallmarked Stig Lindberg glazed ceramic tray, dish or desk accessory is hallmarked in 2 places with numbers; Gustavsberg Sweden with a sy...
Ceramic
Green Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase drop shaped inner is an earthy amber surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass, almost massive except from the mi...
Crystal
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of small candlesticks with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Great condit...
Ceramic
2 Mid-Century Modern White Vases "Pungo" by Stig Lindberg, made in Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 Mid-Century Modern White Vases "Pungo" by Stig Lindberg, made in Gustavsberg. The "Pungo" vases are part of an exclusive series with limited produc...
Stoneware
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...
Silver
Midcentury stoneware vase 'Argenta' by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1940s. A surrea vase from the series 'Argenta'.
Stoneware
Four Post-Modern "Kombi" Vases by the Artist Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg
By Margareta Hennix, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four Post-Modern "Kombi" vases in white glazed stoneware made by the Swedish artist Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg. Made in the 80´s and are in great condition. Measures: Small v...
Stoneware
Gustavsberg Argenta Red and Silver Charger Wilhelm Kage Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Lausanne, CH
An imposing charger depicting a silver mythical creature to the center, similar to the Níðhöggr, a water dragon on a mottled deep red background. Silver air bubbles are scattered acr...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage Plate "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s. Signed
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
Wilhelm Kåge, plate "Argenta" Gustavsberg. Stamped Gustavsberg Kage. Painter's signature Calle Blomquist Gustavsberg. Decor in silver against a green background “Queen of Hearts.” Di...
Silver
Wilhelm Kage Bowl Ceramic Silver 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s Marked
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Large bowl with handles, "Argenta", Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Green glaze with silver decoration of a dragon. Diameter 23 cm, height 14 cm. Signed ...
Silver
Wilhelm Kage Plate "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1940. Signed
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
Wilhelm Kåge, plate "Argenta" Gustavsberg, marked Argenta 1609. Decor of a winged griffon in silver against a green background, diameter approximately 21 cm. Good vintage condition. ...
Silver
Tall Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Glazed Finish, Sweden, 1962
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg features an extended, thin neck and a smooth glaze in hues of bold olives and greys. It exemplifies Friberg’s refined craftsmanship...
Stoneware
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 glossy glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Incise...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White and Gold 'Carrara' Tea Caddy by Wilhelm Kage. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful rectangular Art Deco stoneware box / tea caddy with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Good original conditi...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Five Mid-Century Terracotta Planters by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
The finest planter by Wilhelm Kåge, designed for Gustavsberg in the 1940s. The Swedish love for potted plants is confirmed in Gustavsbergs advertising brochure on "Planta" from 1940s...
Terracotta, Porcelain
Gustavsberg urn with lid by Josef Ekberg, Sweden 1930
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Green ceramic urn By Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930 in excellent condition quartz colored with gold ornament golden handles . Surface has a color play like a pearl.
Ceramic
Large Argenta W. Kage for Gustavsberg Art Deco Pottery Bowl with Applied Silver
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large turquoise or 'argenta' Art Deco pottery bowl was done by Wilheim Kage for Gustavsberg of Sweden in approximately 1939. The bowl is done with scrolled handles and a pedesta...
Silver
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1962
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962. Great cond...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Surrea" Gustavsberg Studio by Wilhelm Kage
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, made in Carrara stoneware. The design are Kåge’s best from the 1930s Produced in Sweden by Gustavsberg during the ...
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969. Great condition. Incised signa...
Ceramic, Stoneware
2 Miniature vases - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 Miniature vases designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. The vases are 8 cm and 4.5 cm tall. They are both in excellent condition and marked as on photos. Stig Lindberg is one o...
Ceramic
White Carl-Arne Breger Modernist Watering Can Vessel for Gustavsberg Sweden 1959
By Gustavsberg, Carl-arne Breger
Located in Troy, MI
Sculptural plastic watering pitcher designed by Carl-Arne Breger for Gustavsberg Sweden circa 1950 Asymmetric form with narrow spout and larger fill hole Original label intact to un...
Plastic
Wilhelm Kåge 'Argenta' Vase for Gustavsberg, 1940s – Silver Inlaid Fish Design
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Göteborg, SE
This round ceramic vase from the Argenta series was designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in the 1940s. It features a deep green glaze with a speckled finish and is decorated wit...
Silver
Wilhelm Kåge "Gold Surrea" Bowl by Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carrara glazed 'Surrea' (meaning 'surreal' in Swedish) bowl from the 'Guldsurrea' series by Wilhelm Kåge. The Surrea series designs are characteristic because of their different cou...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge 'Argenta' Vase for Gustavsberg, 1940s – Silver Inlaid Flower Design
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Göteborg, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta vase for Gustavsberg, made in Sweden in the 1940s. This vintage ceramic vase features a deep green glaze and an elegant silver inlaid flower design. A fine examp...
Silver
Majolika Jardiniere Gustavsberg Sweden 1860-1890
By Gustavsberg
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rare piece of Swedish majolica Gustavsberg Antique Swedish Majolica Jardinière Cache Pot Planter. Direct from Sweden, a beautiful antique 19th century majolica jardinière or cac...
Ceramic
Gustavsberg Vase, Sweden, 1940
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Green ceramic vase by Gustavsberg Sweden quartz colored green with silver inlays surround the top of the rim with motif of fish silver inlayed ...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Green Stoneware and Silver Footed Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1949
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Berlin, DE
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta footed bowl, model 927 I, produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden in 1949. Made from glazed stoneware, the bowl pairs the series’ characteristic mottled emerald-green ...
Ceramic
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...
Stoneware