Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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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Creator: Gustavsberg
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 ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Surrea from early 1940’s Sweden
By Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Clay
Wilhelm Kage, Blue glazed bowl, Unique Farsta from 1957 Sweden
By Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Bowl in powerful blue glaze by master ceramicist Wilhelm Kage who worked 30 years on his Farsta project. This is one of his unique creation. Bowl on 4 small feet. Inspired by Japan t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Clay
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Surrea from early 1940’s Sweden
By Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Series of 3 vases and a bowl 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 the...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Clay
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.
Good condition (there is a small mark in the glaze shown in ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic, Earthenware
Large Berndt Friberg Stoneware Bowl Brown Hares Fur Gustavsberg Sweden 1954
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Basel, BS
Large Bernt Friberg stoneware bowl, hand-crafted in his studio at Gustavsberg factory in 1954.
Beautiful brown hares fur glaze, marked underneath with the artists signature and the ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, "Vitrin" Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1956
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A off-white-glazed stoneware "Vitrin" bowl designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
“Farsta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
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 ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
Set of Three Swedish Stoneware Bowls Sven Wejsfelt & Lasse Östman Gustavsberg
By Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg
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...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
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 Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic, Stoneware
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 Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
Stig Lindberg, Freeform Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed stoneware bowl, model "Veckla" designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
Gustavsberg Art Deco Bowl and Candlesticks Josef Ekberg
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful bowl and candlesticks created by Josef Ekberg and manufactured by Gustavsberg Sweden in 1920s. Wonderful green glaze with hand painted gold pattern on the bowl and Candle...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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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...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
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 Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Unique bowl/ vide poche in black Glaze Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
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 Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Britt-Louise Sundell Bowl for Gustavsberg Studio with Flower
By Gustavsberg, Britt-Louise Sundell
Located in New York, NY
A large unique studio bowl by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg, Sweden. The bowl has a jade colored glaze and is detail in dark blue-black flowers. Signed on the bottom, circa 19...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
Large Faience Ceramic Bowl and Plate by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large Faience ceramic bowl and plate by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Milky white ceramic featuring a selection of flower motifs in bright colors painted by faience painter...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
"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...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Porcelain
Stig Lindberg, Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed stoneware vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
Unique Midcentury Floor Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique stoneware floor vase by Stig Lindberg, in a whimsical design of a large vase and a small one attached to each other. Sleek forms with rich, vibrant oxblood red glaze with aqua...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
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.
Incised signa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Bengt Berglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique stoneware bowl by Bengt Berglund, in an organic form with an undulating edge. Beautiful green and ochre glazed inside, unglazed outside with an embossed graphic pattern.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
Guldsurrea Series Stoneware Bowl by Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
Guldsurrea Series stoneware bowl in white glaze with hand decorated gold stripes. Designed by Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Sweden circa late 1940’s early 1950’s.
Diameter 9.5” Height 3”.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
Full Set of White 'Surrea' Bowls by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1953
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, 1953.
Great condition. Occasional gla...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Modern Rare Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Faience Leaf Bowl
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Stig Lindberg studio ceramic bowl
Sweden, 1950s
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
Glazed ceramic
Signed to underneath very rare piece nice large size sold AS/IS with top repair as shown.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
Berndt Friberg - Browl Bowl
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
Berndt Friberg was one of the most influential ceramists in midcentury Sweden, his works are still popular world-wide and are known for their elegance and beati...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Earthenware
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.
Great condition.
Incised signa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
"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. ...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Porcelain
Berndt Friberg, Unique Piece, Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1960s
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 beat...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Earthenware, Ceramic
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...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
Mid-Century Stoneware Floor Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware floor vase by Stig Lindberg, in a plump form and imposing size. Graphic striped pattern, rich brown tenmoku glaze.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
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...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
“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.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
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...
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Ceramic
“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.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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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 ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Clay, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge Blue Bowl in Stoneware from 1958, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Blue Bowl in Stoneware from 1958, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Wilhelm Kåge's bowl with a gently octagonal form, blue glaze, and relief decor. I...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge Pair of "Surrea" Bowls by Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of white Carrara glazed 'Surrea' (meaning 'surreal' in Swedish) bowls from the 'Guldsurrea' series by Wilhelm Kåge, designed in 1936.
The Surreau series designs are characteri...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury unique stoneware bowl by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Large and unique stoneware bowl designed by Stig Lindberg and produced in Gustavsberg studios in the 1960s.
Graphic pattern with a beautiful turquoise matt glaze.
Marked with sig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Bowls and Baskets
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Stoneware
Gustavsberg bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Gustavsberg bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Stig Lindberg, and Wilhelm Kåge. Prices for Gustavsberg bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $295 and can go as high as $11,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,391.
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