Gustavsberg Ceramics
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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Gustavsberg
Group of 4 Red & Black Ceramic Vases - Gustavsberg - Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of four vases designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1950s. The vases are between 9.5 - 20.5 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all marked as 1st quality. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Porcelain
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Ceramic
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.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
'Endive' Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg 1956
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Farsta, SE
'Endive' Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg 1956
Heigth: 31 cm/12.2 inch
Diamter: 6 cm/2.3 inch
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg 1930
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Farsta, SE
'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg 1930
A beautiful swedish modern stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze in great condition.
Height: 20 cm/7.8 inch
Diameter: 13 cm/5.1 inch
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge Green & Brown Stoneware Dish, Bowl, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant dish, bowl by Wilhelm Kåge from the “KAPA” series. The design was a collaboration between Kåge and three colleagues Björn Alskog, Axel Pettersson, and Birger Arvidsson. Desig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
Rare midcentury ceramic 'Japanskan' by Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big stoneware figurine named 'Japanskan' by Lisa Larson, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, between 1958 and 1973.
Beautiful blue glaze.
Makers mark on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Unique Ceramic Bowl Sven Wejsfelt Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This bowl was handmade and glazed in the G-studio factory at Gustavsberg by Sven Wejsfelt. At the K-studio designers was given the spirit to produce unique art for Gustavsberg.
The ...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique stoneware bowl ‘Farsta’ series by Wilhelm Kåge, Scandinavian Modern
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking unique stoneware bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge from the ‘Farsta’ series for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1952. Vibrant blue hare’s fur glaze with an exposed base creates a dramatic ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
Argenta Stonewear by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg 1930
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Farsta, SE
Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge 1930 "Argenta" Spherical Vase with striking geometric patternin stoneware and inlays in silver for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
“Argenta” was introduced at...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1968
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Unique Huge bowl vase in black Glaze Tenmoku handmade Sweden 1977
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 ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1970
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 ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1970
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 ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Unique Tray in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1973
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 ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1978
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 ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Set of 4 Unique Ceramics in Brown Glazed Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 3 brown glazed plates by Swedish master Stig Lindberg in various size and shapes. From light brown to dark brown. Unique pieces made by hand and signed by the artist.
Stig ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Set of 3 Unique Ceramics in Brown Glazed Made by Hand Sweden 60s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 3 brown glazed plates by Swedish master Stig Lindberg in various size and shapes. From light brown to dark brown. Unique pieces made by hand and signed by the artist.
Stig ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Group of 6 Stig Lindberg Studio Ceramic Cabinet Bowls and Vases
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful group of unique, one-of-a-kind handmade pottery objects by master ceramists Stig Lindberg, for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
The group includes two delicate bowls with haresfur glaze, one yellow and one brown, the yellow bowl with an interesting insert wood handle; two vases with textured surface, one cylindrical with blue glaze, the other footed, with a mottled brown glaze; together with a small pair of brown long-necked vases.
Each example signed 'Stig L', most with the Gustavsberg Studio hand cipher, one with paper label.
Yellow bowl is 1 7/8" high, 3 3/4" diameter.
Brown bowl is 2 1/8" high, 4 1/4" diameter
Tall blue vase is 4 7/8" high, 1 1/4" diameter.
Large brown vase...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Stoneware "Argenta" Dish with Silver Decor, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
Large "Argenta" plate or dish designed by Wilhelm Kåge and made by Gustabsberg. The Argenta series was designed for the 1930's world fair and became one of Gustavsberg's most succesf...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Silver
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
1940's Argenta Stoneware Plate by Wilhelm Kåge
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940's Argenta stoneware plate with female siluett decor by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. The now iconic Argenta stoneware collection with its green gl...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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 Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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 Ceramics
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Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg with Brown Hare Furs Glaze, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Vase made from stoneware designed by Berndt Friberg. Hand made at Gustavsbergs studio in 1949. With brown hares fur glaze. Signed Friberg, Gustavsbergs Studio hand and with age mark ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
Large Vase "Kreta" by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Britt-Louise Sundell
Located in Goteborg, SE
Britt-Louise Sundell was attached to Gustavsberg for a period of three decades. She designed tableware and unique ceramic pieces. This majestic vase was made at Gustavsbergs Studio a...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in plump form with deep and lustrous oxblood glaze, contrasted with blueish-green speckles.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a stately shape with a sharp finish to the body where it transitions to the nozzle. Rich blue hare’s fur glaze.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Vases Konvex by Karin Björquist Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Karin Björquist
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful vases, manufactured by Gustavsberg Sweden in the 1960s, designed by the very talented Karin Björquist. The vases have a beautiful form ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Ceramic
Light Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an interesting shape with an elongated, cylinder formed neck. Pale yellow hare’s fur glaze.
About Berndt Friberg:
Berndt Friberg was a Swe...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Asymmetric Hand Built Bowl by Artist Bengt, Berglund
By Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg
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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
"Leda and the Swan" Sculpture by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning stoneware sculpture by Stig Lindberg, narrating the mythological story of Queen Leda and the Swan. Beautiful attention to detail and expressiveness in Leda’s face, flowing h...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
Brown Hare's Fur Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tall stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant, drawn out bulbous shape. Warm brown hare’s fur glaze blends into beige tones. Signed "Friberg,...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
Sven Wejsfelt, Unique Swedish Modern Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg, 1989
By Gustavsberg
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique stoneware vase with blue or brown haresfur glaze by Swedish artist Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009).
Gustavsberg Studio hand incised G Sven, unik, 1989.
Perfect condition.
S.W. wo...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Ceramic Bottle Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg, 1970s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful unique bottle made in Sweden early 1970s by the master Stig Lindberg for K-studio Gustavsberg. The bottle is unusually large 27.5 cm and has a...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Ceramic
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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Ceramic
"Stampe" Jars by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of five "Stampe" jars designed by Bengt Berglund. Made at Gustavsberg in the late 1960s. Stoneware with blue/green glaze on the jars and contrasting mate glaze on the lids. Excel...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge Verkstad Dark Blue Hare Fur Glazed Stoneware Bowl, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wilhelm Kåge dish/bowl from the “KAPA” series. The design was a
collaboration between Kåge and three colleagues Björn Alskog,
Axel Pettersson, and Birger Arvidsson. Designed and...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 3 pieces of Argenta serie, Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Farsta, SE
1930s Argenta collection made by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg.
The iconic argenta vase, with its green glaze surfuce, is one of Wilhelm Kåge's most recognizable designs. Designed in ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Ceramics
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Gustavsberg ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Gustavsberg ceramics 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 ceramics, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics by Gustavsberg were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ceramics by Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kåge, and Stig Lindberg. Prices for Gustavsberg ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $122 and can go as high as $16,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,842.