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Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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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Art Nouveau Vase Ceramics, Floral Turquoise & Blue Josef Ekberg Sgrafitto 1919
Art Nouveau Vase Ceramics, Floral Turquoise & Blue Josef Ekberg Sgrafitto 1919

Art Nouveau Vase Ceramics, Floral Turquoise & Blue Josef Ekberg Sgrafitto 1919

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

An art nouveau vase in ceramics designed by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg in 1919, this vase is from the classic Sgrafitto-serie. The vase is 34.5 cm (13.8") tall. It is in very good c...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Good condition. Some we...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg

Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A substantial and highly collectible Art Deco ceramic vase, titled “Leda and the Swan,” designed by Wilhelm Kåge as part of the renowned Argenta series for Gustavsberg, Sweden, produ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Silver

1930s Wilhelm Kåge Silver Decor Argenta Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden
1930s Wilhelm Kåge Silver Decor Argenta Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden

1930s Wilhelm Kåge Silver Decor Argenta Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden

By Wilhelm Kage, Upsala Ekeby, Josef Ekberg, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gustavsberg

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sculptural stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with soft fluted body and elegant slender neck. From top to bottom silver inlay lines and floral decor on matte deep ocean green g...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Silver, Silver Leaf

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Signed
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Signed

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Signed

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Exceptional Large Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Exceptional Large Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

Exceptional Large Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

A truly exceptional and monumentally scaled Argenta vase/floorvase, hand-thrown by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. Measuring 35 cm (13.8 in) in height and 27 cm (1...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely, unique miniature stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, formed like an onion with a slightly asymmetric shape. Embossed striped pattern, glazed light blue and clay.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kage Argenta Vase, Model 1029/2, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Wilhelm Kage Argenta Vase, Model 1029/2, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

Wilhelm Kage Argenta Vase, Model 1029/2, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description This small cylindrical ceramic vase was designed by Wilhelm Kage and produced by Gustavsberg as part of the celebrated Argenta series designed in the 1930s. The s...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Art Deco Large Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922
Art Deco Large Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922

Art Deco Large Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922

By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Art Deco Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Sgraffito is a way of combining two layers into a pattern, the second layer is scraped of and ...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Art Deco Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922
Art Deco Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922

Art Deco Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Art Deco Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Sgraffito is a way of combining two layers into a pattern, the second layer is scraped of and ...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Planters by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Pair of Art Deco Planters by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Pair of Art Deco Planters by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of beautiful Art Deco planters by Wilhelm Kåge, made from stoneware. Decor in diluted celadon green, glazed.

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kåge, sculptural vase "Surrea", Gustavsberg Studio, Swedish Modern
Wilhelm Kåge, sculptural vase "Surrea", Gustavsberg Studio, Swedish Modern

Wilhelm Kåge, sculptural vase "Surrea", Gustavsberg Studio, Swedish Modern

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare, beautifully sculptural stoneware vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio. Swedish Modern, 1950s. This is a timeless decorative beauty. In good condition, smaller scratche...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kage vase 1076 IE 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
Wilhelm Kage vase 1076 IE 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

Wilhelm Kage vase 1076 IE 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Paris, IDF

WILHELM KÅGE. Vase, "Argenta", model 1076 IE, Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Marked Gustavsberg Argenta, height approx. 11 cm. Good condition. Wilhelm Kåge was a Swe...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a curvesome form. Decorated with a motif of a contemplative mermaid. Lovely attention to detail. “Argenta” was introduced at the S...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Brown and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge made in 1938 from Gustavsberg
Brown and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge made in 1938 from Gustavsberg

Brown and Silver "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge made in 1938 from Gustavsberg

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and early example from Wilhelm Kåge’s iconic Argenta series, produced at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory in 1938. Crafted in stoneware with an unusual mottled brown glaze — ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Large Art Deco Lustre Lidded Urn by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930
Large Art Deco Lustre Lidded Urn by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930

Large Art Deco Lustre Lidded Urn by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A large and rare lidded urn with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930. Great conditio...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an appealing round form with a cylinder shaped neck. Creamy pale blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking, large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a beautiful plump, apple form with a cylinder neck. Dark blue hare’s fur glaze with brown streaks. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

2 Gray Stoneware Vases with Harfur Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1950s
2 Gray Stoneware Vases with Harfur Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1950s

2 Gray Stoneware Vases with Harfur Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A group of 2 stunning gray miniature stoneware vases by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in the 1950s, the vases has lovely har-fur glazes. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Rare Midcentury Large “Argenta” Vase Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Rare Midcentury Large “Argenta” Vase Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Rare Midcentury Large “Argenta” Vase Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Rare, oversized stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a round shape. Silver decor of a mermaid and merman in playful interaction among bubbles and flowers. Lovely attention to...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Tall, stately stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant form with beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vase...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kage Vaga Wave Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Kåge Stoneware Vase
Wilhelm Kage Vaga Wave Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Kåge Stoneware Vase

Wilhelm Kage Vaga Wave Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Kåge Stoneware Vase

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Basel, BS

Wilhelm Kåge white ‚Carrara‘ glazed ‚Våga‘ (wave) bowl for Gustavsberg in the late 1940s to early 1950s, hand-crafted in Sweden. Very good condition with normal signs of use and ag...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Box by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Box by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Box by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Decorative stoneware “Argenta” box by Wilhelm Kåge in a comfact form. Decorated with a silver griffin, lovely attention to detail. “Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhibiti...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Art Deco Bowl Gustavsberg Art Deco Bowl Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1920s
Art Deco Bowl Gustavsberg Art Deco Bowl Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1920s

Art Deco Bowl Gustavsberg Art Deco Bowl Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

A wonderful bowl created by Josef Ekberg and manufactured by Gustavsberg Sweden in 1920s. Wonderful green glaze with hand painted gold pattern on the bowl. Very good vintage cond...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Green 'Argenta' Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s
Green 'Argenta' Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s

Green 'Argenta' Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing green glaze and hand-painted sterling silver decor, hence the name 'Argenta'. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Stig Lindberg Vase Gustavsberg Sweden Blue Glaze 1963
Unique Stig Lindberg Vase Gustavsberg Sweden Blue Glaze 1963

Unique Stig Lindberg Vase Gustavsberg Sweden Blue Glaze 1963

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Basel, BS

Unique Stig Lindberg vase in a wonderful turquoise blue glaze, hand-crafted for Gustavsberg in Sweden in 1963. Hand-thrown stoneware with impressed pattern, overglazed. Signed with ...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Stig Lindberg large faience vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Stig Lindberg large faience vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

Stig Lindberg large faience vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Forserum, SE

A large faience vase, model 116 F.10, designed by Swedish ceramicist Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio in the 1940s. A hand-turned urn-shaped vessel with an applied handle, glazed...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Faience

Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941
Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941

Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941

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...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A beautifully crafted Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1940s. This elegant piece features the signature deep green crackled glaze with verti...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Silver Leaf

Unique Stig Lindberg Vase Gustavsberg Sweden Blue Glaze 1963
Unique Stig Lindberg Vase Gustavsberg Sweden Blue Glaze 1963

Unique Stig Lindberg Vase Gustavsberg Sweden Blue Glaze 1963

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Basel, BS

Unique Stig Lindberg vase in a wonderful turquoise blue glaze, hand-crafted for Gustavsberg in Sweden in 1963. Hand-thrown stoneware with impressed pattern, overglazed. Signed with ...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s

Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in High Point, NC

A green-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956

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, 1956. Great condition. Slightly obliq...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an appealing round form with a thin neck. Glazed intense blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowne...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Brown Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
Brown Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963

Brown Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing brown hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963. Excellent condition. Inc...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Classic stoneware vase ‘Argenta’ series, Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern 1938
Classic stoneware vase ‘Argenta’ series, Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern 1938

Classic stoneware vase ‘Argenta’ series, Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern 1938

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Swedish modern classic, stoneware vase in signature green glaze with decor of a mythical fish at play, and stripe at the rim in silver. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge from the ‘Argenta’ ...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful globe vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. N...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a rare, tiny size. Round form with dark brown somewhat glossy hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for h...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963

Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963

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. 1963. Excellent condition. Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio han...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an ample, compact form with a funnel shaped neck. Decorated with soft blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicis...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Art Deco Green Lustre Glaze Lidded Vase by Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, 1920's
Art Deco Green Lustre Glaze Lidded Vase by Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, 1920's

Art Deco Green Lustre Glaze Lidded Vase by Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, 1920's

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This large and exquisite handmade lidded vase, is skillfully crafted by the renowned Swedish ceramic artist Josef Ekberg. He is recognized as one of Sweden's foremost ceramic artists...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware, Luster

Yellow Vase from the Reptile Series by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden
Yellow Vase from the Reptile Series by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden

Yellow Vase from the Reptile Series by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Goteborg, SE

Yellow vase from the Reptile series by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden.  

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s

Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s

By Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark blue-green hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Grea...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962

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. Excellent condition. Incised signa...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware vase with blue glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962. Good condition. Some spots in the glaze and some metal mar...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Argenta Vase with Lion, Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Argenta Vase with Lion, Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Argenta Vase with Lion, Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

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 vase is de...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden Marked
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden Marked

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful globe vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. N...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

“Farsta” vase with thick, blue glazed walls balancing on an unglazed base decorated with etched stripes. Production year inscripted on the base. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized a...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957

Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957

By Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957. Great condi...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cra...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1958
Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1958

Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1958

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg

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, 1958. Great condition...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stig Lindberg Unique Ceramic Cylindrical Bowl Planter in Oxblood for Gustavsberg
Stig Lindberg Unique Ceramic Cylindrical Bowl Planter in Oxblood for Gustavsberg

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...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Wilhelm Kage vase  "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1950. Signed
Wilhelm Kage vase  "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1950. Signed

Wilhelm Kage vase "Argenta" Gustavsberg Sweden 1950. Signed

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Paris, IDF

WILHELM KÅGE. Vase, stoneware, argenta, Gustavsberg. Marked Argenta Made in Sweden. Height approx 22 cm. With inscription. Good condition. Wilhelm Kåge was a Swedish artist and cer...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. No chi...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Urn 'Argenta' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1930s
Large Urn 'Argenta' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1930s

Large Urn 'Argenta' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1930s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

Large and Beautiful Urn made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1930s. Argenta glazed stoneware. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Gustavsberg' and "HANDDREJAD". Wilhel...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
Unique Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg

Unique Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg

By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg

Located in New York, NY

Unique Scandinavian Modern hand thrown and painted ceramic vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. The vase depicts a boat carved as a serpents body at sea. Circa 1930. Meas...

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Malmö, SE

Five stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vases with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg

1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Elevate your home decor to a new level of sophistication with the Carrara Vase, a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned artist Wilhelm Kåge. This extraordinary piece effortlessly ...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Gustavsberg vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Gustavsberg vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels by Gustavsberg were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Stig Lindberg, and Gunnar Nylund. Prices for Gustavsberg vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $140 and can go as high as $20,792, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,707.