Gustavsberg Vases
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
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA' and impres...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
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Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA' and impres...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1977
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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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1977
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...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Faience Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful faience vase with amazing floral decor.
Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Signed with the Gustavsberg studio hand.
St...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
Faience "Karneval" Vase by Stig Lindberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a long cylinder shape. Rare motif with a graphic look, of playful vases in different forms. The rim is unglazed, giving an organic touch ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
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Faience
Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, in a small, sensitive form. Unglazed outside and inside in vibrant, glossy blue.
“Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has come out of Swedish arts and crafts...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Josef Ekberg Unique Fish Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Unique hand decorated Swedish Art Deco vase by Josef Ekberg depicting a fish underwater. Made at Gustavsberg, circa 1930.
Measure: Height 7.75"
Diameter 5".
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large White 'Surrea' Floor Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1940s.
Swedish Modern.
Great condition.
Wilhelm Kåge was a Swedish artist,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960
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. 1960.
Excellent condition.
Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio han...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s.
Great condition.
Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg studio ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
“Veckla” Vase by Stig Lindberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Veckla” vase, designed by Stig Lindberg. Graphic black decor on the white carrara stoneware, where the visible brush strokes create a nice contra...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Unique hand decorated Swedish Art Deco vase by Josef Ekberg
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Unique Scandinavian Modern hand thrown and decorated Swedish Art Deco vase by Josef Ekberg depicting a fish underwater. Made at Gustavsberg, circa 1930.
Measures: Height: 7.75", D...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware 'Pungo' Vase by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
“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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Four Post-Modern "Kombi" Vases by the Artist Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Margareta Hennix
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four Post-Modern "Kombi" vases in white glazed stoneware made by the Swedish artist Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg. Made in the 80´s and are in great condition.
Measures: Small v...
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Art Deco Lidded Pale Yellow Vase Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco, hand decorated ceramic vase with lid from Gustavsberg. Designed and signed by Josef Ekberg, 1920s, in pale green-yellow luster glaze with details in gold.
Measu...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase in Yellow, Green, Gold by Josef Ekberg
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Art Deco, hand decorated ceramic vase from Gustavsberg. Designed and signed by Josef Ekberg, 1930s, in pale green luster glaze with details in gold.
...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg, "Vitrin" Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1956
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware "Vitrin" vase designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Made at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg. Made at Gustavsberg in sweden during the 1950s. Stoneware with a bone colored hares fur glaze. Signed. Good vintage condition with small si...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Gustavsberg Vase, Sweden, 1940
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Green ceramic vase by Gustavsberg Sweden quartz colored green with silver inlays surround the top of the rim with motif of fish silver inlayed ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg with blue Hare Furs Glaze, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg. Hand made at Gustavsbergs Studio, ca 1950s. Hand turned with glaze shifting in various blue, grey and brown tones. Very good condition with...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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
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Stoneware
Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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
Materials
Silver Leaf
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
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Stoneware
Two Off-White Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm KågeSurrea Vases, Sweden 1940s.
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge Surrea vases with off white Carrara glaze in a plump, skewed form. The “Surrea” stoneware series was first int...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1979
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.
Good condition.
Incised signature "F...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Börje Skohg / WALL TILE / Gustavsberg / 1977
By Gustavsberg, Borje Skohg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Börje Skohg began his career in 1947 as a silver decorative painter in Gustavsberg's Argenta department.
In 1949, Wilhelm Kage recognised her decorative skills and allowed her to lea...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware "Veckla" Vase by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Veckla” vase by Stig Lindberg, made in white Carrara stoneware. Unique, innovative design where the clay is folded inwards in a very sensual way. The “Vec...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
2 Mid-Century Modern White Vases "Pungo" by Stig Lindberg, made in Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 Mid-Century Modern White Vases "Pungo" by Stig Lindberg, made in Gustavsberg.
The "Pungo" vases are part of an exclusive series with limited produc...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Börje Skohg / WALL TILE / Gustavsberg / 1977
By Gustavsberg, Borje Skohg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Börje Skohg began his career in 1947 as a silver decorative painter in Gustavsberg's Argenta department.
In 1949, Wilhelm Kage recognised her decorative skills and allowed her to lea...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Two Scandinavian Modern "Wave" 'Våga' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
'Farsta’ vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1957
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
'Farsta’ vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Sweden, 1957
Stoneware.
Signed 'FARSTA KÅGE Å'
H: 28.5 cm/ 11 1/4"
D: 10 cm/ 3 7/8".
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg. Known for its collaborations with master ceramists like Friberg, Gustavsberg was a cornerstone of Scandinavian design...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Price Upon Request
Gustavsberg vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Gustavsberg vases 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, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases 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 by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, and Stig Lindberg. Prices for Gustavsberg vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $199 and can go as high as $20,792, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,721.