Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) quickly became one of Sweden's most prominent and popular designers during the 20th century. His playful aesthetics are still considered timeless classics and are sought-after collector's items on the market. His prolific output spanned ceramics, glass, textiles, and industrial design. As a key figure at the Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory, Lindberg was celebrated for his whimsical ceramics and innovative patterns. His work, characterized by a unique blend of functionality, humor, and beauty, reflects a deep engagement with the material and a masterful command of form.

Gustavsberg Studio

Ceramics

Vase

Glazed stoneware, impressed decoration.
Signed by artist and manufacturer's mark to the underside.

Glazed stoneware, impressed decoration.
Manufacturer's mark and artist's signature to the underside.

Glazed stoneware with hand applied detailing.

Each signed 'Stig L.' with the Studio Hand and dated 71

Two Large Floor Vases

Glazed stoneware with Faience decoration by Hellinä Pitkänen.
Signed and paper label to the base with manufacturers marks.

Ceramic, applied silver decorations. 
Signed in silver: 'Gift inscription, Till SMR FRÅN KF', 'Made in Sweden Gustavsberg', 'A Grazia 228 EK', and manufacturers mark.

'Grazia' Vase

Glazed stoneware with hand-painted faience pattern. 
Underside painted with Gustavsberg studio hand,'Sweden', 'F-14'.

Vessel with Cover

Glazed stoneware, with relief in decor.
Inscribed to the underside with manufacturers studio hand. Two manufacturers paper labels to the underside.

Hand thrown, glazed stoneware.
Signed by artist and manufacturers studio hand. Dated to the underside: -51.

Miniature Vase

Glazed stoneware with sgraffitto pattern.
Signed and dated to base.

Glazed stoneware, with relief in decor. 
Inscribed with 'STIG L' and studio hand.

Hand thrown glazed stoneware with carving. 
Inscribed 'STIG L' with Gustavsberg Studio Hand.

Miniature Ceramic

Impressed and glazed stoneware. 
Gustavsbergs Studio Hand to the underside, and signed: 'Stig L.'

Glazed stoneware. 
Stamped studio hand to the underside: 'Stig L. Drejargods'.

Partiaally impressed glazed stoneware with brown/red glaze. 
Inscribed 'Stig L' to base as well as Gustavsberg Studio Hand.

Hand painted faience vase. Signed Gustavsberg studio SWEDEN 142.F.10

Large Vase

glazed earthenware with hand painted faience pattern, bamboo handles.
Underside painted with Gustavsberg Studio hand, decorator's cypher and SWEDEN / X/47-100

Big pot height: 13cm
Small pot: 10cm, 17cm inc. handle

Stacking Tea and Coffee Pots

Impressed and glazed stoneware. 
Inscribed 'STIG L' with Gustavsberg studio hand, impressed 'GUSTAVSBERG'.

Impressed and glazed decoration. Gustavsberg studio hand signature And artist signature Stig L.

NK Nordiska Kompaniet

Enamelled top signed "Stig L. -52". Metal tag "AB NK Made in Sweden". Oak base designed by David Rosen. From the NK Triva series.

Furniture

Table

Glazed stoneware. Inscribed decoration. Gustavsberg studio hand signature. Artist signature.

Enamled top, frame in oak designed by David Rosén. Signed Stig L.

Stig Lindberg Table

Impressed and glazed decoration. Signed, Stig L and studio hand, Gustavsberg.