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Gustavsberg Sculptures

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
VTG Gustavsberg Sweden Art Pottery Kennel Spaniel Figurine Design Lisa Larson
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage pottery Cocker Spaniel figurine of the "Kennel" series, designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in the 1970s. Manufacturer: Gustavsberg, Sweden Design: Lisa Larson Marks: ...
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1980s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lisa Larson, Lodjur 'WWF', Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Between 1975 and 1981 Lisa Larson made a design every year of which the benefits went to the World Wildlife Fund. This particular design was made in 1975 and was...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Ceramic

Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1950s. Beautifully glazed relief carvings and incisions. Stamped at the back and the artist’s signature at the front in...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bulldog Sculpture Figurine in Ceramic by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Troy, MI
Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Bulldog Sculpture Figurine Ceramic bulldog sculpture from the Large Zoo series Designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Sweden c. 1960s Labeled to underside ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lisa Larson - Malin
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This cute boy called "Malin" was brought to this world in 1961 by Lisa Larson. Malin is part of the Lisa Larson family called "Larsons Ungar" and consists of mor...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Earthenware

Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Tilburg, NL
Product Description: A wonderful animal figure by Lisa Larson, it is a shiny looking cat "Piggy Bank. The production of this cat started in 1960. The cat, which looks cute but eleg...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Ceramic

Enamel Sculpture / Painting by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare enamel sculpture / painting. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. In 1949, Stig painted his first enamel painting o...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Enamel, Steel

Vintage Swedish Stoneware Horse by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish stoneware horse by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1950s. This small Scandinavian modern ceramic horse figurine is part of the Small Zoo collection. The series consis...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Stoneware

Lisa Larsen Ceramic Lion, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Lisa Larsen
Located in Round Rock, TX
A fun and whimsical ceramic lion by famed ceramic artist Lisa Larsen for Gustavsberg's "Africa Series". Well crafted with a lovely form and beautiful eart...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lisa Larson, Fåglar, Figure, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:  On offer is another wonderful animal figure by Lisa Larson, this time it is a shiny looking bird. The production of this bird started in 1965 and lasted until ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Earthenware

Lisa Larson - Lilla Zoo - Katt - Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Studio: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Series : Lilla Zoo Katt Years of production: 1956 - 1978 Product Description: This item is part of Lisa's early series, translating to "sma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Earthenware

Lisa Larson - Stora Zoo - Hippotamus and Little Bird
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:  Lisa Larson is arguably the most famous ceramist from Scandinavia. She is known for her cute looking animal figures as well as for unique design pieces. On off...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Earthenware

Lisa Larson - Trapp 'from Tripp Trapp Trull' - Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Another cat animal from Lisa Larson is on offer here. This time we offer and item from the The Tripp Trapp Trull - series, consisting...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Earthenware

Lisa Larson Phoenix 'Fenix' Series, Trio of Fingal, Gottfrid and Tekla
By Gustavsberg
Located in Frome, GB
This trio of sweetly adorable and hand-decorated bird sculptures is by leading Swedish ceramicist and designer Lisa Larson (b. 1931 - ) designed in the early 1990s. Originally designed for Larson's exhibition, the production of the figures were by Larsons pottery...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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 Sculptures

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Porcelain, Stoneware

Sculpture, "De Tu" in parian ware by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Goteborg, SE
Sculpture, "De Tu" ("The two") by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Stig Lindberg made a series of sculptures in Parian ware. This one was made in a limited edition of 1000 copies.   
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Ceramic

"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 Sculptures

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Stoneware

Pair of Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Skohg Sterling Paintings on Swedish Stones
By Gustavsberg, Borje Skohg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pair of rare studio craft Scandinavian collectibles.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Stone

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 Sculptures

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Ceramic

Stoneware Sculpture by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg
By Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand built sculpture made of stamped, stained and glazed stoneware slabs. Signed 'B. Berglund' with Gustavsberg Sweden sticker numbered '47'.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Ceramic

Stig Lindberg "springare" Stoneware Horse Sculpture, Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s.
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Skanninge, SE
Really fun and crazy ceramic horse sculpture, “Springare”, by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. “Springare” means “Steed”. This design was executed in different sizes at Gustavsbergs St...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lisa Larson - Bulldog 'Stora Zoo' - Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Lisa Larson, arguably the most famous Swedish ceramist, is famous for her design of animals. She is able to capture the animals in an original and essential way. With this bulldog from the Stora Zoo - series, she managed to create a humoristic caricature of the animal with its round...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Earthenware

Lisa Larson - UNIK / Fåglar - Wall Plate - Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Lisa Larson designed this tile along with 8 other tiles with different motifs in a series called 'unik'. The color and texture of the tiles in the series differs...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Gustavsberg Sculptures

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Earthenware

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Gustavsberg sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Gustavsberg sculptures 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 sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures 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 sculptures by Lisa Larson, Gunnar Nylund, and Rörstrand. Prices for Gustavsberg sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $356 and can go as high as $6,154, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $873.

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