This is a unique (one-of-a-kind) flower vase made by Stig Lindberg around the 1960s. It is a large, heavy-looking flower vase with an impressive presence, like a decoration for a tokonoma alcove. The entire body is made up of curved lines, which is typical of Stig Lindberg's style. The red clay underneath peeks through in places from the entire piece, which is painted with natural glaze, giving it an atmosphere similar to Japanese pottery.
The bottom is hand-signed by Stig Lindberg, with a handmark of G and his initials Stig L.
Gustavsberg had a department that mass-produced tableware for the general public, and a department called G-Studion, where famous designers such as Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larson produced artistic porcelain art works. This is a work made in that atelier. It is one of the masterpieces created in the midst of the Scandinavian art movement known as the mid-century.
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Stig Lindberg Year: 1960s (estimated)
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
This is a very good vintage item with no notable damage. It is a perfect piece that has retained the appearance from the time it was made. The workmanship of the pottery is also excellent.
■Size: Height 26cm, Width 17cm, Depth 12.5cm
Stig Lindberg
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982)
Born in Umeå, the central city of northern Sweden. Originally from Stockholm's art school Konstfack ( Learn painting at Konstfack. He joined Gustavsberg in 1937 and gradually rose to prominence under the tutelage of his mentor, Wilhelm Koge. Twelve years later, in 1949, he succeeded Koge as the company's art director in charge of design.
Since then, Lindberg has released numerous works as a standard bearer of Swedish modernism in the mid-20th century. During Lindberg's time, the Gustavsberg workshop was at its peak, and its works from that time are recognized as works from the golden period known as ``mid-century,'' and are highly valued. Lindberg's studio is called G-Studion, where young designers are demonstrating their skills and producing famous artists such as Lisa Larson.
Gustavsberg's G-Studion
Apart from the mass production line, Gustavsberg had a department called G-Studion. Famous designers such as Willhelm Koge, Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larsson created their artwork here.
Founded in 1942, G Studio was a group of artists, designers, craftsmen and illustrators whose activities ranged from creative work to exhibition ceramics, public space art production and industrial design. . It operated until 1993 and served as an ``aesthetic laboratory''. It was also responsible for providing design ideas for Gustavsberg's mass-produced products.
G-Studio was a renovated atelier in an old building from a ceramics factory in Gustavsberg, and was a hub for more than 100 artists and craftsmen. It is no exaggeration to say that Gustavsberg's ceramic tradition of the 20th century originated from here. It was a centerpiece of the Swedish art and design world and served as a breeding ground for new creativity.
Each piece of G Studio's work is handmade, and there are videos showing the production process. The video shows a man wearing round glasses, designer Stig Lindberg. And on the right side you can see Willhelm Koge, who was the studio director.