1950s Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Mid Century Faience Plate

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Mid century ceramic plate by Swedish designer Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) for Gustavsbverg

Hand painted floral design on glazed earthenware, stamped … Read more Mid century ceramic plate by Swedish designer Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) for Gustavsbverg

Hand painted floral design on glazed earthenware, stamped and signed, Sweden, 1950s

One of Sweden's most important postwar designers, Lindberg created whimsical studio ceramics and graceful tableware lines during a long career with the Gustavsberg pottery factory. Lindberg studied painting at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design. In 1937, he went to work at Gustavsberg Fabriker under Wilhelm Kåge. In 1949, he was named Kåge's successor as art director. From this period until he left Gustavsberg in 1980, he designed individual ceramic items, as well as factory produced ranges and lines of dinnerware. He achieved fame for his eccentric forms and whimsical decoration. See less