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.
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
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960
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, 1969. Great condition. A dark spot in...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
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
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. Great condition. Inc...
Ceramic, 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
Mid-Century Stoneware Floor Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stoneware floor vase by Stig Lindberg, in a plump form and imposing size. Graphic striped pattern, rich brown tenmoku glaze.
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. Great condition. Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg studio ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, 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. Excellent condition. Incise...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1961
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall design, with a deep and lustrous oxblood glaze, contrasted with jade colored streaks and unglazed speckles. Berndt Friberg was a S...
Stoneware
Stoneware Platter by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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
Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s. Great condition. Incised 'Stig L.' and Gustavsberg studio hand. Stig Lind...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'. Wilh...
Ceramic, 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
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
Faience Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1966
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful faience vase with amazing decor. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1966. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio hand. Stig Lindb...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
Faience Vase 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. The condition is not perfect. Please note that there is a ch...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
Large Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
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
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
Brown Hare's Fur Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Tall stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant, drawn out bulbous shape. Warm brown hare’s fur glaze blends into beige tones. Signed "Friberg,...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Sculptural Stoneware Vase with Geometric Relief, Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A cylindrical stoneware vase produced at Gustavsberg during the 1950s. The surface is decorated with an abstract relief composition formed by individually applied geometric elements ...
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Carrara Bowl, "Wave" by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Stoneware Bowl "Wave" by Gustavsberg. White stoneware with Carrara Glaze. 1940s. Fantastic condition. An eye-catcher object, for every design hunter.
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
Midcentury Stoneware 'Pungo' Vase by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Pungo” vase by Stig Lindberg, made in smooth Carrara glazed stoneware. This is a very rare piece in the “Pungo” series, which was produced between 1953 and 1964. Beautiful, clean li...
Stoneware
Post Modern Flash Vases by Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Margareta Hennix
Located in Stockholm, SE
Post Modern flash vases by Margaretha Hennix for Gustavsberg, Sweden, shaped as trees. Margareta Hennix is a Swedish ceramicist, glass artist and designer. During her long career as...
Porcelain, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Asymmetric Hand Built Bowl by Artist Bengt, Berglund
By Gustavsberg, Bengt Berglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern hand built bowl by artist Bengt, Berglund. The asymmetric form are typical for Bengt Berglunds design series with organic shapes produced at Gustavsberg Studio be...
Stoneware
Vase in Stoneware Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Goteborg, SE
Vase in stoneware designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden. This piece was made in 1970. The darker glaze is typical for Lindberg work in the late sixties and the be...
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
Unique, Tall Ceramic Sculpture - Bengt Berglund - Gustavsberg 1963
By Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique sculpture by Bengt Berglund at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden designed in 1963 to the debut exhibition at the PUB department store in Stockholm. The sculpture is 72 cm (28.8") ...
Ceramic
Tall Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Glazed Finish, Sweden, 1962
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
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, 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
White VÅGA Sculptural Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Bromma, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Creamy Vase "Våga" by Gustavsberg. Sculptural Organic formed vase with two openings with the characteristic wavy “Våga” decor around the rims. 1950s. White Stoneware Vas...
Ceramic, Stoneware
“Veckla” Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg 1950's
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Lovely “Veckla” bowl by Stig Lindberg, white carrara stoneware. Folded form. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Blemishes as seen on the pictures.
Stoneware
Carl-arne Breger Plastic Watering Cans Pitchers Gustavsberg Sweden Black White
By Carl-arne Breger, Gustavsberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of sculptural. Very good vintage condition, one retains paper label.
Plastic
“Veckla” Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg 1950's
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Lovely “Veckla” bowl by Stig Lindberg, white carrara stoneware. Folded form. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Blemishes.
Stoneware
$796Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Skohg Sterling Paintings on Swedish Stones
By Borje Skohg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pair of rare studio craft Scandinavian collectibles.
Stone
$692Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Vase
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted Ceramic vase. Signed on underside. This item is currently on view in our NYC Greenwich Street Location.
Ceramic
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
Three Scandinavian Modern "Wave" ‘Våga’ Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three Scandinavian Modern, "Swedish Modern" Våga vase with Carrara glaze. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge, circa 1930s. Made in Gustavsberg, Sweden. Marked with Gustavsberg logo. The vases ...
Stoneware
Two Scandinavian Modern "Wave" 'Våga' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Scandinavian Modern, "Swedish Modern" Våga vase with Carrara glaze. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge, circa 1930s. Made in Gustavsberg, Sweden. Marked with Gustavsberg logo. The vases fe...
Stoneware
White and Gold 'Carrara' Tea Caddy by Wilhelm Kage. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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
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
Brown Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing glossy glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Incise...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Bowl in Hare fur glaze, 1960's
By Gustavsberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Bowl in Hare fur glaze, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Hare fur glaze, ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Gustavsberg in ...
Ceramic
$873Sale Price|20% Off
Berndt Friberg, Unique Piece, Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1970
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 bea...
Earthenware, Ceramic
$470Sale 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
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing blue and brown hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Plate ceramic "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s. Marked
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
Wilhelm Kåge, square plate in ceramic "Argenta" Gustavsberg, 1950s. Green glaze stoneware with silver decoration of fish. Dimensions approximately 29 x 29 cm. Inscription on the bott...
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.
Midcentury Stoneware "Gnurgla" Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, model called “Gnurgla”. Unique, in a whimsical, smooth drop form. Glazed glossy nuances of rich brown.
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware "Gnurgla" Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, model called “Gnurgla”. Unique, in a whimsical, smooth drop form. Glazed glossy eggshell white.
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge / SURREA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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...
Stoneware
Large ceramic Urne by Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1980
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Large Ceramic Urne by Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1980 overall gray with a lid handle in an organically shape with various colors t...
Ceramic
Stoneware "Dragon Puppy" figurine by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Adorable “Dragon Puppy” figurine by Wilhelm Kåge, made from stoneware with white cararra glaze. Fun and mischievous design, inspired by Chinese Ming era dragon sculptures and execute...
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1968
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an ample apple form with a thin neck. Decorated with warm ochre hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, reno...
Stoneware
Set of 2 White 'Vaga' Bowls by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s.
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful 'Våga' bowls. Stoneware with white 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Swedish Grace. Great condition. Stamped with...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1968
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an ample apple form with a thin neck. Decorated with warm ochre hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, reno...
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1968
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a stout form with elegant blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and vessels for...
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant, classic form with bright blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and ...
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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