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.
Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg Art Deco Table Lamp with Original Silk Shade, 1928
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptional and rare Swedish Art Deco table lamp designed by Josef Ekberg and produced at the renowned Gustavsberg porcelain factory in 1928. This striking example showcases Ekbe...
Brass
Berndt Friberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5” H x 6.25” Diameter Dimen...
Brass
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Cobalt Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
Deep Cobalt Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950 Tall blue porcelain table lamp with a sculpted pattern by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. This ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” H x 7” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (...
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Mid-Cen Stoneware Table Lamp CARRARA for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1940s.
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Bromma, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Stoneware Table Lamp "Carrara" in beautiful creme color. Textured, Matte, Creme Colored Lamp Base featuring a Gold Colored Treifold Print. Design by Wilhelm Kåge (1889-...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$8,546Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg Big Black/Brown/Blueish Table Lamp, Sweden Unique 1970 Rare Size
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Forest, BE
This is a very unique table lamp with the very famous Japanese glaze (tenmoku). Its a higher piece than usual. This is a real lamp not a vase that was transformed later. You can see ...
Ceramic, Clay, Wool
Blue Art Deco 'Sgrafitto' Table Lamp by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920
By Josef Ekberg, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze. Made by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920. Great original condition. This is a vase made into a lamp. Signed '...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Sgraffito, Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg -1921
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful art nouveau table lamp, sgraffito, Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg -1921. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Please notice, the shade is not ...
Ceramic
Modernist Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very cool stoneware table lamp by Stig Lindberg. Cylinder shaped with an embossed checkered pattern typical of Lindberg. Brown and olive green glaze.
Stoneware
$6,647Sale Price|20% Off
Berndt Friberg Big Blue Table Lamp, Sweden Unique 1970 all original
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Forest, BE
This is a very unique table lamp made by hand with a blue glaze. Impressive measurements. Lamps are very hard to find from this artist, a real must have. This is a real lamp not a va...
Ceramic, Clay
Sven Wejsfelt Ceramic Table Lamp with Josef Frank Shade, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Sven Wejsfelt and produced by Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamp is marked with the maker's initials "SW" on the bottom of the b...
Ceramic, Fabric
Sven Wejsfelt Earth-toned Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Sven Wejsfelt and produced by Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamp is marked with the maker's name SWEN on the bottom of the base,...
Stoneware, Fabric
Berndt Friberg Table Lamp Gustavsberg Sweden Stoneware Brown Ceramic 1970s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Basel, BS
A unique Berndt Friberg table lamp made of hand-thrown stoneware with a perfect brown hare‘s fur glaze, made by the master himself in his workshop at Gustavsberg in Sweden in the 197...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Pink And Red Striped Faience Table Lamp, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950s
By Loro Piana, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking, elegant table lamp was designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden in the 1950s. The lamp is marked on the bottom of the base with the maker...
Faience, Linen
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
This table lamp was designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1960s. Made of incised and glazed stoneware, it features a signature and maker's marks ...
Stoneware
Modernist Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool, unique stoneware table lamp by Stig Lindberg, in an imaginative design. Relief pattern of dots, brown glaze.
Stoneware
Sven Jonson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Sven Jonson
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Sven Jonson, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s-1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.5” H x 4.5” W x 4.5” D Dimensions...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed incised stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11” H x 8” Diameter Dimensi...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.4"H x 4.6"W x 3.6"D Dimensions Shade (inches...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25" H x 4.75" Diameter Dimensions of ...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed incised stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5” H x 2.75” Diameter Dimensions of...
Stoneware
Karin Björquist, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Karin Björquist
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware and fabric table lamp, designed by Karin Björquist and produced by Gustavsbergs, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25" H x 10" Diameter Bulb Sp...
Stoneware, Fabric
Exceptional Ceramic Lamp by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg
By Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and large ceramic lamp by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg. Large ceramic base sits on a wood stand, with a long neck and double pull chain socket. Completely unique to the ...
Ceramic, Wood
Berndt Friberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp in brown-glazed stoneware, designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.5” Height x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.25 H x 6.25” W x 4.75” Dimensions of Shade (inche...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Sold without Lampshade Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12 x 5.33 x 5.3 (Heig...
Stoneware
Table lamp by Sven Jonson, glazed stoneware with silver inlay, Gustavsberg, 1960
By Gustavsberg, Sven Jonson
Located in Göteborg, SE
Illuminate your space with the exceptional artistry of Sven Jonson's table lamp, featuring luxurious glazed stoneware with intricate silver inlay from the prestigious Gustavsberg stu...
Stoneware
$1,843
H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in
Art Deco Japonisme Ceramic Table Lamp, 1928, New Silk Sari Ribbon Lampshade
By Amitābha Studio, Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An Art Deco Dutch ceramic table lamp made from a 1928 PZH Gouda Yozea vase, featuring Japonisme floral decoration in cobalt and teal, paired with a hand-woven silk sari ribbon lampsh...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A grey beige glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8" H x 5.5" Diameter Dimensions of Shade (i...
Stoneware
Rare BIG Table Lamp by COSACK, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Super rare, very large and heavy table lamp by COSACK, Germany (label under the base). Looks larger in reality. Brass and flexible plastic arm. Shade has signs of use (dirty inside,...
Brass
Swedish modern"Grazia" ceramic table lamp by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp from the series "Grazia" designed by Stig Lindberg. produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from carrara ceramic with hand painted floral pattern made wit...
Brass
Blue Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Rolf Palm, Sweden, 1960s.
By Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze. Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. Signed 'Palm'. Sold wit...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stig Blomberg Bronze Table Lamps, Sweden, 1970
By Stig Blomberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Stig Blomberg table lamps from the 1970s by the Swedish artist Stig Blomberg. The pair has each expressionist lion heads embedded on the sides of the lamps very detailed on ...
Bronze
$523
H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in
Art Deco Table Lamp Vienna with Original Hand Painted Galss Shade Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Table lamp vienna with original hand painted opal galss shade around 1920s. Brass polished and stove enameled. Glass sticks are replaced (new).
Brass
On Hold|$1,064
H 7.09 in Dm 4.22 in
Small Brown Ceramic Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze Made by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great original condition. Signed 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R'. So...
Stoneware, Ceramic
Green Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Agne Aronsson, Sweden, 1960s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze. Made by Swedish ceramist Agne Aronsson / Aronson in his own studio in Bjärnum, Sweden, 1960s. Great original conditi...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$899
H 9 in W 8.25 in D 5 in
Art Deco Cast & Bronze Patinated Table Lamp with Robed Woman & Original Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table or accent lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lamp i...
Spelter
Art Deco Aluminium Table Lamp by Josef Hoffmann for Osram
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Marseille, FR
Albatros table lamp in painted aluminium, nickel-plated brass, often attributed to Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by Osram in Germany circa 1934. A rare Art Deco icon, the Albatros la...
Aluminum, Brass
Small Blue Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Rolf Palm, Sweden, 1960s.
By Gustavsberg, Yngve Blixt, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze. Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazi...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 11.82 in
Modernist “Argenta” Table Lamp by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant stoneware “Argenta” table lamp by Wilhelm Kåge with decor of silver stripes in a pleated pattern. “Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhibition in 1930 and became Wil...
Stoneware
Sold
H 18.12 in Dm 11.82 in
Modernist “Argenta” Table Lamp by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant stoneware “Argenta” table lamp by Wilhelm Kåge with silver decor of a mermaid emerging from a shell and catching a fish. Lovely attention to every detail, lively and dramatic...
Stoneware
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in
Unique Art Nouveau Pale Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This art nouveau table lamp is designed by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1919. An exemplar of art nouveau design, this vase, crafted by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, showcase...
Stoneware
Sold
H 21.26 in Dm 11.42 in
Modernist Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool table lamp by Stig Lindberg, with a stoneware base embossed with a graphic pattern and glazed dark red. Original raw silk shade.
Stoneware
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 5.12 in
Modernist Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool earthenware table lamp by Stig Lindberg. Streamlined form, decor of stripes in red and blue. Height without shade: 25 cm.
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5” H x 6.35” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inche...
Ceramic
Karin Björquist, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Karin Björquist, Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown white and black-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top...
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg grey Table Lamp, Sweden Unique 1970 new linen shade
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Forest, BE
This is a very unique table lamp made by hand with a lovely textured grey finish . This is a real lamp not a vase that was transformed later. You can see the glaze around the cable h...
Ceramic, Clay, Wool
Sold
H 9.05 in W 3.03 in D 2.75 in
Mid-century modern pottery lamp base, known as "Lagun", for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
By Gustavsberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very cute and handmade vintage ceramic lamp base made by Sven Jonsson, known as "Lagun" from Gustavsberg, Sweden. The inspiration for the g...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage Argenta Green Stoneware & Sterling Silver Table Lamp
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Oakland, CA
Table lamp by Wihelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden in Argenta Green Stoneware with sterling silver embellishments of small leafs in all original conditi...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 20.48 in Dm 6.3 in
Modernist Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool, unique stoneware table lamp by Stig Lindberg, in an imaginative design. Relief pattern of dots, brown glaze.
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Hand-Painted Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted ceramic table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 11 x 4.5 x 4.5 (Height x Width x Depth) Dime...
Ceramic