A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden by Berndt Friberg
A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden by Berndt Friberg
A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden by Berndt Friberg
A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden by Berndt Friberg
A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden by Berndt Friberg
A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden by Berndt Friberg
A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden by Berndt Friberg
A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden by Berndt Friberg
A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden by Berndt Friberg
A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden by Berndt Friberg

A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden 1953

Berndt Friberg

PierreglaçageGrèsPeindre
10 cm, ø 13 cm
ConditionVery good
€ 700

Van Kerkhoff Art

  • Sur l'oeuvre d'art
    A unique glazed stoneware angled footed bowl. Handthrown by Berndt Friberg at the Swedish ceramics studio Gustavsberg in 1953. Fully marked.

    About Berndt Friberg
    Berndt Friberg (1899–1981) was a Swedish ceramic artist known for his refined stoneware with delicate glazes and perfectly balanced forms. His work, characterized by its simplicity and craftsmanship, made him one of Sweden’s most respected ceramicists.

    Friberg was born in Höganäs, Sweden, in 1899 into a family of potters. From a young age, he was exposed to ceramics and began working as an apprentice at Höganäs Pottery when he was just 13. This early training gave him a deep understanding of clay and form, skills that would define his career.

    In 1934, he joined Gustavsberg, one of Sweden’s most renowned porcelain manufacturers. There, he worked as a thrower for the famous designer Wilhelm Kåge, refining the technical skills that would later set his own work apart. Over time, he developed his unique artistic style and moved from being a craftsman to a celebrated ceramic artist in his own right.

    Friberg’s ceramics are distinguished by their elegant shapes, flawless surfaces, and subtle yet complex glazes. He was known for spending hours perfecting each form, ensuring every piece was precisely balanced. His signature shapes—small vases with narrow necks, rounded bowls, and elongated silhouettes—demonstrated both technical mastery and artistic sensitivity.

    A defining feature of his work was his use of soft, layered glazes in muted tones, often with a silky, almost velvety texture. Inspired by Asian ceramics, particularly Chinese Song dynasty pottery, he developed glazes that gave his pieces a timeless and harmonious quality.
    Friberg gained international recognition in the 1950s and 1960s, winning numerous awards, including gold medals at the Milan Triennale. His work was highly sought after, both in Sweden and abroad, and remains popular among collectors today.

    Unlike many of his contemporaries, Friberg preferred to work alone, throwing and glazing each piece himself. This dedication to craftsmanship ensured that every object he created was of the highest quality. He continued working at Gustavsberg until his death in 1981, leaving behind a body of work that is considered some of the finest Swedish ceramics ever made.
    Today, Friberg’s ceramics are displayed in major museums and collections worldwide. His timeless designs, attention to detail, and mastery of form have made him a lasting figure in Scandinavian design history.

    Marked
    Marked underneath the base: Friberg – Gustavsberg Studio Hand – X (1953)

    Execution
    Gustavsberg, Sweden 1953

    Condition
    This bowl is in very good condition. No cracks or chips.

    Literature
    Mel Bryans – The Design Encyclopedia

    Dimensions
    Height 10,2 cm
    Diameter 13 cm
  • Sur l'artiste

    Berndt Friberg a été créé en 1899 à Höganäs, en Suède, dans une région où se trouve une tradition de céramique. Il s'agit de son objectif : si les jeunes travaillent pour moi dans l'usine de céramique de ma famille, leur base est de savoir comment dessiner et glacer. Zijn uitzonderlijke gevoel voor vorm et techniek bracht hem al snel verder an het ambachtelijke – Friberg commence la céramique et vous permet de faire de l'art.

    En 1934, il a commencé sa carrière dans une entreprise intéressante, se dirigeant vers un atelier de production à Gustavsberg, une usine de porsele en attente. Parce que vous êtes parmi les jeunes gens de Stig Lindberg, leur talent est présent et leur ourlet stimule leur présence chez les artistes autonomes de l'usine. Friberg a travaillé en 1944 avec son maître-dessinateur et sa propre ligne artistique, qui a été créée à la main et conçue par nous.

    Friberg était à la hauteur de sa perfection, vaak kleine en verfijnde vormen — kommen, schalen en vazen ​​— die een zeldzame éléganteie uitstralen. Zijn glazuren, veelal in diepe aardse tinten zoals mosgroen, kastanjebruin en bluegrijs, werden minutieus opgebouwd in lagen die een zachte, bijna zijdeachtige structuur gaven. Zijn travail kenmerkt zich door uitzonderlijk technisch meesterschap: pleine symétrie, dun gedraaide wanden et een hasast eenvoud eenvoud.

    L'hôtel Friberg est à la recherche d'un endroit idéal pour gagner une réputation internationale. Des musées et des expositions sur le lieu où se trouvent les céramiques et les points forts du modernisme scandinave. Le travail des élans est un toujours vivant du vakmanschap et du tijdloze schoonheid.

    Berndt Friberg a quitté le musée en 1981, mais il a quitté son poste dans les collections d'autres musées nationaux de Stockholm et du musée Röhsska de Göteborg. Zijn werk ft un bro van inspiratie voor keramisten die streven naar perfectie in eenvoud — un art die hij als geen ander beheerste.

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