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.
Stig Lindberg bowl for Gustavsberg Sweden
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in BELFORT, FR
Stig Lindberg bowl for Gustavsberg. Perfect condition. Watermelon decor.
Ceramic
Light Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an interesting shape with an elongated, cylinder formed neck. Pale yellow hare’s fur glaze. About Berndt Friberg: Berndt Friberg was a Swe...
Stoneware
Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, in a small, sensitive form. Unglazed outside and inside in vibrant, glossy blue. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has come out of Swedish arts and crafts...
Stoneware
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s. Great condition. Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Vase with Handle by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, Sweden. Handled Vase by Wilhelm Kåge from his Argenta collection of stoneware produced for the Gustavsberg Factory. Speckled turquoise glaze with silver leaf arrow along the v...
Stoneware
Stoneware Platter by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking stoneware platter by Berndt Friberg, with a checkered decor in aquamarine, blue and purple. Heavy quality. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stone...
Stoneware
Tall Mid-Century Swedish Argenta Vase w/ Geometric Decoration, by Wilhelm Kage
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic Scandinavian Modern Vase is from the Argenta series designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. A beautiful example of Swedish Grace and Mid-Century design, the elegant ta...
Stoneware
Adorable Mid-Century Ceramic Children by Lisa Larson
By Gustavsberg
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
In wonderful condition. This adorable ceramic set is designed by Lisa Larsen for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Ceramic
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
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
Footed Dish by Wilhelm Kage with Silver Leaf Lion in Center
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1972, Sweden. Footed dish part of Wilhelm Kåge’s Argenta stoneware collection made for the Gustavsberg Factory. It features a speckled turquoise glaze, slightly darker than typical, ...
Stoneware
Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely vase designed by renowned designer Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, during the 1950s. Unique glaze in brown tones. Signed by artist on bottom.
Stoneware
Art Deco Stoneware and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco "Argenta" Vase was realized by the esteemed Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in Sweden circa 1940. It features a subtly tapered conical stoneware body handpainted ...
Sterling Silver
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
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, 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, 1960s. Great con...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1962
By Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund
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
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1961
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, 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
"Mermaid Riding Hippocampus, " Large, Unique Argenta Covered Jar by Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in size, composition and execution, this large covered jar by the Gustavsberg porcelain works in Sweden features a highly-detailed mermaid ...
Porcelain
Pair of 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...
Porcelain, Terracotta
Art Deco "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge "Argenta" Vase in stoneware and inlays in silver for Gustavsberg, Sweden. This beautiful piece is part of the Wilhelm Kages (Kåge) Argenta series, pr...
Silver
"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
"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 riding a horse, a man playing a trumpet on the other side. The rim is unglaze...
Faience
$620Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Stig Lindberg Leaf Bowl Hand Painted Studio Pottery Sweden Polkadots
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and iconic Lindberg hand-painted pattern in lemon yellow. No chips, and no cracks, but there are some glaze skips to front left tip and rear side of stem, pictured. Just ov...
Stoneware
$871Sale Price|20% Off
Berndt Friberg, Unique Piece, Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1970
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Berndt Friberg was one of the most influential ceramists in mid-century Sweden, his works are still popular world-wide and are known for their elegance and bea...
Earthenware, Ceramic
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
Gustavsberg vases by Josef Ekberg, Sweden 1930
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Green ceramic vases By Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930 in excellent condition quartz colored with gold ornament surround the top of the rim and the ...
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
Josef Ekberg "Sgraffito" Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1922, Art Nouveau
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Göteborg, SE
This elegant sgraffito vase by Josef Ekberg was made for Gustavsberg in 1922 and remains a beautiful example of early Swedish ceramic artistry. The vase features a soft turquoise gla...
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Monumental Vase, with Matte and Green, Glaze
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stig Lindberg by Gustavsberg studio, Sweden, Unique stoneware with relief pattern in this monumental vase with matte green and charcoal grey glaze. Very rare vase. We list the piece ...
Ceramic
Gustavsberg Argenta Mermaid Motif Bowl
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Gustavsberg Argenta was a series of stoneware objects designed by Wilhelm Kåge for the Gustavsberg pottery company in Sweden. Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known ...
Sterling Silver
$1,995Sale Price|23% Off
Gustavsberg Argenta Vase, Swedish Art Deco
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Stoneware vase with silver inlay, circa 1930s, Sweden. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful eggshaped stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969. Eggcellent condition....
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
Faience
Scandinavian "Karneval" Faience Vase, 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. Large size and a humoristic decor of a lute playing centaur one one side and a flower and sun on the other. The rim...
Faience
Unique Stoneware Vase by Anders Bruno Liljefors, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1953
By Gustavsberg, Anders Bruno Liljefors
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing incised and hand-painted decoration. Made by Anders Bruno Liljefors, in the artist's studio a...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Faience Vase 'Karneval' by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Karneval' faience vase. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio hand. Stig Lindberg and...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Large 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...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
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
$843Sale Price|24% Off
Lisa Larson - Unique Piece - Gustavsberg - 1970s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This is a unique piece designed by arguably Sweden's most famous artist Lisa Larson. The signature of Lisa Larson and the hand of the studio Gustavsberg are clea...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Gustavsberg Argenta Red and Silver Charger Wilhelm Kage Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
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
Two Off-White Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm KågeSurrea Vases, Sweden 1940s.
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge Surrea vases with off white Carrara glaze in a plump, skewed form. The “Surrea” stoneware series was first int...
Stoneware
Miniature brown ceramic vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A miniature brown ceramic vase designed by Berndt Friberg, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950s. Berndt Friberg began working at Gustavsberg in 1934, mastering both form and glaze ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg Planters or Bowls for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg handmade planters or use as bowls for Gustavsberg. Lindberg designed "Silur" series in 1962 for Gustavsberg. Typical for Swedish design at this time ...
Clay, 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
Lidded Urn by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Model 1207
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1934, Sweden. This glazed stoneware lidded urn, model 1207, part of Wilhelm Kåge’s Argenta stoneware collection made for the Gustavsberg Factory. It features silver leaf decorations ...
Stoneware
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
Lisa Larson Polar Bear Lilla Zoo series glazed stoneware by Gustavsberg Sweden.
By Gustavsberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Lisa Larson “Polar Bear” Figurine for Gustavsberg — From the Lilla Zoo Series, 1976 A charming vintage Polar Bear figurine designed by renowned Swedish ceramic artist Lisa Larson fo...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, The Våga Series, Medium White Vase, Sweden c. 1940
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
In 1917, Gustavsberg hired Kåge to make its dinnerware and other everyday products more beautiful—he would serve as the company's Artistic Director until 1948. During this fruitful p...
Ceramic
Desert Brown Sahara Vase by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1970s
By Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Sven Wejsfelt's vase boasts a robust, earthy form, adorned with a rich brown glaze and an intricate relief stamp. This chamotte creation hails from the 1970s and is a notable additio...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Faience Lidded Bottle by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful faience vase with amazing geometric pattern. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio hand...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Studio Pottery Bagdad Series House 2 Bertil Vallien
By Bertil Vallien, Gustavsberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Studio Pottery Bagdad Series House 2 by Bertil Vallien for Gustavsberg, 1960s
Pottery
Lisa Larson Studio Stoneware Cylindrical Vase, Gustavsberg Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description A studio stoneware cylindrical vase by Swedish ceramic artist Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden, produced between 1960 and 1980. The vase is wheel-thrown in ch...
Ceramic, Stoneware
'Farsta’ vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1957
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
'Farsta’ vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1957 Stoneware. Signed 'FARSTA KÅGE Å' H: 28.5 cm/ 11 1/4" D: 10 cm/ 3 7/8".
Stoneware
Mid-Century Swedish Studio Pottery Bowl from Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Studio Pottery Bowl from Gustavsberg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials...
Ceramic
Unique Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1962
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1962. Excellent condition. Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio han...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Plate "Mykene", Britt-Louise Sundell, Gustavsberg
By Britt-Louise Sundell, Gustavsberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Britt-Louise Sundell designed the iconic Mykene series for Gustavsberg in 1961. This collection features objects with sturdy forms, matte cream white glaze, and a distinctive brown ...
Stoneware
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
White Collapsed Ceramic Dish by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This rare curved white glazed ceramic bowl was designed in 1938 by the Swedish ceramist Wilhelm Kåge. It's a part of the soft forms lin (Fin: Mjuka Formernas). The open organic and b...
Ceramic