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.
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1965
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965. Great condition. A dark spot in...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing celadon / light blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1967
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a lovely onion form with a long neck. Beautiful royal blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware...
Stoneware
Stoneware "Farsta Rust" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking “Farsta Rust” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with a geometric pattern contrasting with the characteristic “Farsta” rustic feeling. “Farsta” stoneware is reco...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg bowl for Gustavsberg Sweden
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in BELFORT, FR
Stig Lindberg bowl for Gustavsberg. Perfect condition. Watermelon decor.
Ceramic
Brown & Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg 1962, Mid Century Vintage
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase with a brown & blue har fur glaze designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 27 cm high. It's marked as on picture and was made in 1962. It...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1962
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962. Great condition. Incised signa...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1957
By Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957. Great condition...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studiohanden Large Ceramic Bowl 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, Saxbo, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
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...
Ceramic
Stoneware Platter by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking, oversized stoneware platter by Berndt Friberg. Weighty. Beautiful blue hare’s fur glaze, rusty brown in the center. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Small Organic Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A small organic blue-glazed ceramic vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Ceramic
Green & Red Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing green and red glossy glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great cond...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
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, 1956. Great condition. Slightly obliq...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Desert Brown Sahara Vase by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1970s
By Gustavsberg, Sven Wejsfelt
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
Large Hand-Glazed Bowl by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg K-Studion, Sweden, 1980s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Large Hand-Glazed Bowl by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, K-Studion, Sweden, circa 1982–1984. A striking large earthenware pedestal bowl designed by Lisa Larson and produced at the K-S...
Earthenware, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden. Excellent condition. Incise...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Planter by Wilhelm Kåge – Swedish Grace, 1920s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Knivsta, SE
Planter by Wilhelm Kåge – Swedish Grace, 1920s A decorative earthenware planter designed by Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) for Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory. Featuring a stylized floral...
Earthenware
Berndt Friberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A matte beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Unique Ceramic Cylindrical Bowl Planter in Oxblood for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Troy, MI
Large unique ceramic vessel by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Sweden circa 1960's Cylindrical form with molten spotted glaze in contrasting oxblood and mossy green Signed to u...
Ceramic
$292Sale Price|72% Off
Mid-century modern miniature vase "Castrol" by Swen Wejsfeldt, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very rare handmade vintage miniature pottery vase known as "Castrol" made and signed by Swen Wejsfeldt for Gustavsberg, Sweden. This is an ...
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Reptile Satin White Ceramic Bowl Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Miami, FL
Stig Lindbergh for Gustavsberg, Sweden, His REPTILE Series (1953-1963) #264 large size leaf shaped vessel bowl in white satin glaze with texture design on inside of vessel. Measures...
Ceramic, Pottery
Green Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing green hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great conditio...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall, curved form. Beautiful sky blue nuances of hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases an...
Stoneware
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of small candlesticks with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Great origin...
Ceramic
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great con...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$467Sale Price|25% Off
Berndt Friberg, Unique Piece, Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Berndt Friberg was one of the most influential ceramists in mid-century Sweden, his works are still popular world-wide and are known for their elegance and beat...
Earthenware, Ceramic
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
Karin Björquist, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
By Karin Björquist, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Karin Björquist and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Surrea from early 1940’s Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Forest, BE
Series of 3 bowls in powerful white glaze by master ceramicist Wilhelm Kage. It’s a series he worked on int he late 1930’s. The idea behind those pieces is to cut them then reassembl...
Clay
Stig Lindberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted brown-glazed stoneware vase, designed by Stig Lindberg, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Stoneware
$1,086Sale Price|20% Off
Lisa Larson - Trapp 'from Tripp Trapp Trull' - Gustavsberg - 1970s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Another cat animal from Lisa Larson is on offer here. This time we offer and item from the The Tripp Trapp Trull - series, consisting...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Lisa Larson - Malin
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This cute boy called "Malin" was brought to this world in 1961 by Lisa Larson. Malin is part of the Lisa Larson family called "Larsons Ungar" and consists of mor...
Earthenware
Unique Stig Lindberg Vase Gustavsberg Stoneware Checker Pattern Glaze 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Basel, BS
Unique Stig Lindberg stoneware vase with a beautiful checkered pattern in green and bronze tones, hand-crafted in the artists studio at Gustavsberg factory in Sweden in 1967. Height...
Stoneware
Swedish Modern Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Sweden, "Reptile" vase #261
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, "Reptil" Carrara vase with matte white Textured finish glaze model 261 porcelain finish beautiful and rare.retains labels. Early produ...
Ceramic
White 'Vaga' Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful 'Våga' bowl. Stoneware with white 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Swedish Grace. Great condition. Some metal marks. Impresse...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
"Nude Archers, " Rare Art Deco Dish Celebrating Stockholm Archery Competition
By Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and stunning example of the Argenta line of porcelain art wares produced by the Gustavsberg works in Sweden, characterized by a glowing, turquoise blue-green glaze decorated w...
Porcelain
Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gabi Citron-Tengborg for Gustavsberg Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and decorative Swedish mid century ceramic bowl with an enamelled outside and golden green glazed inside with sculptural edges. Designed and made by Gabi Citron-Tengborg ...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge, stoneware bowl model Våga / Wave, Gustavsberg. Scandinavian Modern
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative stoneware bowl, model Våga / Wave, designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Scandinavian Modern 1950s. This bowl is a part of a series with different sizes and shapes,...
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant, small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a smooth form with dark blue hare’s fur glaze, lighter around the neck. Somewhat glossy finish. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish cera...
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Vases Konvex by Karin Björquist Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Karin Björquist
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful vases, manufactured by Gustavsberg Sweden in the 1960s, designed by the very talented Karin Björquist. The vases have a beautiful form ...
Ceramic
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1950s. Beautifully glazed relief carvings and incisions. Stamped at the back and the artist’s signature at the front in...
Ceramic
Unique Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960
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. 1960. Excellent condition. Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio han...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Stoneware Vases Peacock Decor by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Sven Jonson, Gustavsberg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of dark brown glazed stoneware vases, designed by Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg. Overlay silver decor, stylised peacock to the front and sailing ship + fish to the back.
Silver
Wilhelm Kåge, ceramic vase "Våga" Gustavsberg, Swedish / Scandinavian Modern
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase, top with beautiful wavey shape model "Våga" by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950s. Mark: Gustavsberg, Sweden. In good condition, smaller signs of wear and a...
Ceramic
Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Farsta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a plump, tapering form. Graphic decor, elevated on unglazed feet. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has c...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Vase Veckla Stoneware White Glaze Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Basel, BS
Tall Stig Lindberg stoneware vase from the ‚Veckla‘ series, designed around 1952 and produced until the late 1950s to early 1960 at Gustavsberg factory in Sweden. Matte white ‚Carra...
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Surrea Bowl Stoneware White Glazed Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Basel, BS
Wilhelm Kåge ‚Surrea‘ bowl in ‚carrara‘ white glazed stoneware, hand-crafted at Gustavsberg in Sweden in the late 1940s. Very good condition with ...
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953
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
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
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, 1963. Excellent condition. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Anders Bruno Liljefors, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1953
By Anders Bruno Liljefors, Gustavsberg
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
Set of Three Swedish Stoneware Bowls Sven Wejsfelt & Lasse Östman Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Sven Wejsfelt
Located in Basel, BS
Stoneware bowls by Sven Wejsfelt & Lasse Östman for Gustavsberg in Sweden in the 1980s. Left to right first photo: • Lasse Östman acquamarine glossy bow...
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s. Excellent condition. Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg s...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Surrea' Vase and Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vase and bowl with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Green Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing green hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great conditio...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1964
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. 1964. Excellent condition. Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio han...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, in a plump form with handles. Graphic embossed pattern, partially unglazed.
Stoneware
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Berndt Friberg was one of the most accomplished Swedish ceramicists of the 20th century, renowned for his exceptional glazes and forms. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Friberg per...
Stoneware
Faience Vase 'Karneval' by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
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