Stig Lindberg vase

This rare and large ceramic vase was designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden in 1964. The vase is wheel-thrown in stoneware, featuring a tapering ovoid form with a gently flared neck and rounded lip. Its body is adorned with a repeating geometric relief pattern of small triangular impressions arranged in a regular grid, providing a richly tactile surface texture. The glaze combines blue and green hues, shifting from deep turquoise to moss green, with darker brown accents that highlight the relief and add depth to the surface.

The upper neck area displays a smoother glaze transition, moving from semi-matte textures to a more fluid, semi-gloss finish at the lip. This glazing technique accentuates the vase’s form and structure while lending a unique character to the surface. The overall profile balances symmetry with expressive surface detail, demonstrating Lindberg’s sculptural approach.

Stig Lindberg (1916–1982) was one of Sweden’s most influential mid-20th-century designers, renowned for his contributions to ceramics, industrial design, and illustration. His work for Gustavsberg ranges from playful decorative pieces to refined studio ceramics. This vase exemplifies his more experimental and sculptural work from the 1960s, combining modern form with intricate surface articulation.

The base is marked with the Gustavsberg studio mark and Lindberg’s incised signature. The vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations, showing only minimal wear consistent with age.

Measuring 15.5 centimeters (6.1 inches) in diameter and 31 centimeters (12.2 inches) in height, this vase is a distinguished example of Stig Lindberg’s ceramic artistry and mid-century Swedish design.