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.
Three Swedish Decorative Blue Brown Vases by Berndt Friberg & Gustavsberg 1970s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and decorative set of three Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware vases in a beautiful blue / brown hare fur glaze by Berndt Friberg produced by Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970s. A...
Stoneware
Josef Ekberg Swedish Grace Footed Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1927
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Knivsta, SE
Josef Ekberg Swedish Grace Footed Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1927 A large and striking Swedish Grace footed bowl, designed by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg Porslinsfabrik and dated 1927. Ex...
Ceramic
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Horse, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1952-1972
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Probably made 1956-1957, painted in black and brown against white backdrop. Signed G, studio hand Stig L.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Blue 3-piece Stoneware Tea Set, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1955
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 3-piece stoneware tea set stoneware with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Tea pot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gu...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Miniature Stoneware Vase with Aniara Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1972
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning green-ish miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg, the vase has a lovely aniara glaze. The vase is 5.5 cm (2.2") tall and in excellent condition. Bernd...
Stoneware
2 Miniature vases - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 Miniature vases designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. The vases are 8 cm and 4.5 cm tall. They are both in excellent condition and marked as on photos. Stig Lindberg is one o...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Red Melamine Ashtray Gunnar Larson Gustavsberg, 60s
By Gunnar Larsen, Gustavsberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Space Age Red Melamine Ashtray by Gunnar Larson for Gustavsberg, 1960s
Plastic
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
$351Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Majolica Pitcher, Gustavsberg, Cobalt Relief, 19th Century
By Gustavsberg
Located in Valencia, VC
Early Gustavsberg Victorian Majolica Pitcher – Cobalt Relief on Ivory Crackle Glaze This early Gustavsberg Victorian majolica pitcher is a fine example of 19th-century Scandinavian ...
Majolica, Porcelain, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, The Våga Series, Small 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
Mid-Century Modern Swedish White Melamine Ashtray Gunnar Larson Gustavsberg, 60s
By Gustavsberg, Gunnar Larsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Space Age White Melamine Ashtray by Gunnar Larson for Gustavsberg, 1960s
Plastic
19th Century Antique majolica plate Gustavsberg Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rare exemplar of antique majolica Gustavsberg Sweden 1860-1890 according mark A fantastic antique Regency plate, d 18,6 cm ( 7,32 inches) A beautiful blue green high gloss glazed fin...
Ceramic
Antique Gustavsberg Majolica Plate, Floral Design, Sweden, 1860-1890
By Gustavsberg
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rare exemplar of antique majolica Gustavsberg Sweden 1860-1890 according mark A fantastic antique majolica plate, d 18 cm ( 7,08 inches) A beautiful rich floral design with high glos...
Ceramic
$262Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Majolica Gustavsberg Sweden 19th Century
By Gustavsberg
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Majolica Rare exemplar of antique majolica Gustavsberg Sweden 1860-1890 according mark A fantastic antique majolica plate, d 23,3 cm ( 9,17 inches) A beautiful rich flora...
Ceramic
Abstract, Ceramic Sculpture - Bengt Berglund - Gustavsberg 1970s
By Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small sculpture by Bengt Berglund at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden designed the late 20th century. The sculpture is 11 cm (4.4") tall and in excellent condition. It is incised with t...
Ceramic
Swedish Ceramic Red Stripe Sugar and Creamer by Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Karin Björquist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish modern flintporslin/flintware lidded sugar bowl and creamer set from the 1952 "Tea" series by Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg. Stylish set with rounded forms and attractive, ...
Porcelain
1970s "Dora" Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Sweden ABC Girls Figure Pottery
By Gustavsberg
Located in Brescia, IT
"Dora" ABC Girls by Lisa Larson Gustavsberg, 1958 Stoneware figure Perfect condition Measure: H 27 cm.
Stoneware
2 Gray Stoneware Vases with Harfur Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
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...
Stoneware
$6,093Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique Tray in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1973
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Forest, BE
Black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese. Elegant ...
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Collection of "Pungo" Vases Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The pungo vase made in Sweden 1950s by the master Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. The pungo vase have the most beautiful form and with its matt white glaze this is a piece for many en...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Vessel and Bowls Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of 2 vessels from the "Veckla" series designed by Stig Lindberg and one "Surrea" Wilhelm Kåge. Made from Carrara ware with matte white glaze. The pieces are in good vint...
Ceramic
$7,030Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Forest, BE
Brown and black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese...
Ceramic
Charming Swedish Dish in faience by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg from 1958-1962
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Swedish Dish in faience by Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg Porslinsfabrik. From the Karneval series 1958-1962. Wear consistent with age and use
Faience
Stig Lindberg, Bone porcelain 10 Espresso cups Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare beautiful espresso set 10 cups + 10 saucers + 4 pieces (ten in good condition, four with smaller dents, one with dents and smaller crack). Designed by Stig Lindberg (1916-198...
Porcelain
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, The Våga Series, Medium White Vase, Sweden c. 1940
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
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
Stig Lindberg Set of 10 Unique Ceramics in Brown Glazed Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 10 brown glazed by Swedish master Stig Lindberg in various size and shapes. From light brown to dark brown. It took a few years to complete this series. Stig Lindberg (17 Au...
Ceramic
$487Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg - Bersa - Bowls
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The Bersa-series is arguably the most famous series of porcelain of Scandinavia. The Bersa-series combines an excellently formed set of high quality porcelain ta...
Porcelain
Brown & Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg 1962, Mid Century Vintage
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase with a brown & blue har fur glaze designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 27 cm high. It's marked as on picture and was made in 1962. It...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vase 'Celadon' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful vase made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Celadon glazed stoneware. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Gustavsberg / CELADON / KÅGE / HANDDREJAD...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Gustavsberg Ceramic Bowl "Surrea" Wilhelm Kåge, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This abstract matt white stoneware bowl model was named Surrea (surreal) and designed by Wilhelm Kåge in the 1950s and manufactured at Gustavsberg, Sweden. Not signed in bottom, s...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Breakfast Bowls, Porcelain, Berså Pattern, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of breakfast bowls in the very famous pattern Berså designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. They are made in porcelain and are 17,3 cm in diam...
Porcelain
Stig Lindberg Set of 10 Unique Ceramics in Brown Glazed Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 10 brown glazed by Swedish master Stig Lindberg in various size and shapes. From light brown to dark brown. It took a few years to complete this series. Stig Lindberg (17 ...
Ceramic
$7,030Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique huge bowl vase in black Glaze Tenmoku handmade Sweden 1977
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Forest, BE
Black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese. Elegant ...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage Dish ceramic 'Argenta' A 29 for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Marked
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Dish, "Argenta", Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Decor with silver woman, marked, height approx. 5 cm, diameter 32 cm. Marked and stamped Gustavsberg Arg...
Silver
$7,030Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1969
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese. Elegant ...
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg, Salix, Trio Set, Gustavsberg (x3)
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This popular series called Salix, designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, draws attention due to the delicate lines drawn on the pure white and transparent bo...
Porcelain
Argenta Stoneware by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two pieces of Argenta stoneware designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Swedish Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
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
$1,874Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1964
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese. Elegant ...
Ceramic
Lisa Larson Unique Bowl
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This is a unique piece designed by arguably Sweden's most famous artist Lisa Larson. The signature of Lisa Larson and the hand of the studio Gustavsberg are cle...
Earthenware
White 'Vaga' Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful 'Våga' bowl. Stoneware with white 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Swedish Grace. Great condition. Some metal marks. Impresse...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Eterna Yellow Bowl
By Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Gunnar Nylund, one of Sweden's leading ceramic artists, lived and worked all over Scandinavia being involved with Bing & Gröndahl in Denmark, Rörstrand in Swed...
Earthenware
Set of 3 White 'Vaga' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 3 beautiful 'Våga' vases. Stoneware with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. 'Swedish Modern'. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gusta...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Salix, Sugar Bowl & Creamer, Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This sugar bowl and creamer belong to the popular series called Salix by Stig Lindberg and decorator Bibi Breger. The Salix serie dra...
Porcelain
Stig Lindberg, Salix, Trio Set, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This popular series called Salix, designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, draws attention due to the delicate lines drawn on the pure white and transparent b...
Porcelain
Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Swedish "Argenta" Stoneware Plate
By Gustavsberg
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Mid-Century ceramic stoneware plate in a mottled turquoise glaze with a silver overlay image of a snake and dragon entwined (Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Swedish "Argenta")
Ceramic
Britt Louise Sundell, Santos, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Designer: Britt Louise Sundell Series: Santos Product Description: The Santos-series has been designed by Britt Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. The artist is most famous for her col...
Earthenware, Ceramic
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
$154Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg, Reptil, Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The reptil series of Stig Lindberg gets its name from the reptile-skin-like relief covering all its items. The reptil series consists of vases and plates all in...
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,...
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...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage bowl in Ceramic and Silver 'Argenta' Gustavsberg Sweden 1950
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Large bowl, "Argenta", model 1107 II, Gustavsberg, stoneware with silver decoration. Marked Argenta 1107 11 Made in Sweden, inside with fish, height approx. 10, diamete...
Silver
Vintage Gustavsberg Argenta Ceramic Bowl, Turquoise Green, Silver Lines 50's
By Gustavsberg
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage hallmarked Swedish Gustavsberg Argenta ceramic stone bowl from the 1950's. Marked on the bottom , Argenta, 1521, Made in Sweden. The color is a combination turqu...
Sterling Silver
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...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Large dish ceramic "Argenta" for Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Paris, IDF
WILHELM KÅGE. Large round dish, "Argenta", Gustavsberg. Marked underneath Gustavsberg Argenta 1157. Stoneware in green glaze, with silver decoration of figures and fish, height 6, d...
Silver
Adorable Mid-Century Ceramic Children by Lisa Larson
By Gustavsberg
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
In wonderful condition. This adorable ceramic set is designed by Lisa Larsen for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Ceramic
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...
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. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Gustavsberg / KÅGE / HANDDR...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Surrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'. Wilhelm Kåge...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful vase made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Carrara glazed stoneware. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA / 1132'. Wilhelm K...
Ceramic, Stoneware