Mid-century vintage Berndt Friberg design for Gustavsberg stoneware vase, made in Sweden in the 1950s-60s.
Beautifully marked on the base is the Gustavsberg anchor and BF intials for Berdnt Friberg. Selecta is the range and 8 is the style number. Lovely smooth semi-matte haresfur glaze in a stunning royal blue colour. There are some pinholes in the glaze - these are from production. Elegant, slender form with 4 rounded sides and a short neck. This is a rare collector's item of iconic Swedish design.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or damage.
Measurements:
20.5cm tall x 7cm diameter = approx 8" x 2.75"
Round opening, 1.5cm diameter at top edge.
Other Selecta style shown in last image.
Berndt Friberg was a renowned Swedish stoneware artist. He began working for Gustavsberg in 1934 and eventually developed a reputation as the master of Chinese inspired modern ceramics. He worked at the Gustavsberg factory until his death in 1981. Friberg hand-threw many of his own pieces but also produced a series of designs that were made in small production runs by the Gustavsberg studio in the 1950s and 60s. His works are rare and collectible and remain in high demand.
Gustavsberg was established in Sweden as a brick factory in 1640. In 1825 it began producing ceramics and continued production of outstanding stoneware well into the 1970s.
Beautifully marked on the base is the Gustavsberg anchor and BF intials for Berdnt Friberg. Selecta is the range and 8 is the style number. Lovely smooth semi-matte haresfur glaze in a stunning royal blue colour. There are some pinholes in the glaze - these are from production. Elegant, slender form with 4 rounded sides and a short neck. This is a rare collector's item of iconic Swedish design.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or damage.
Measurements:
20.5cm tall x 7cm diameter = approx 8" x 2.75"
Round opening, 1.5cm diameter at top edge.
Other Selecta style shown in last image.
Berndt Friberg was a renowned Swedish stoneware artist. He began working for Gustavsberg in 1934 and eventually developed a reputation as the master of Chinese inspired modern ceramics. He worked at the Gustavsberg factory until his death in 1981. Friberg hand-threw many of his own pieces but also produced a series of designs that were made in small production runs by the Gustavsberg studio in the 1950s and 60s. His works are rare and collectible and remain in high demand.
Gustavsberg was established in Sweden as a brick factory in 1640. In 1825 it began producing ceramics and continued production of outstanding stoneware well into the 1970s.
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