A unique glazed stoneware footed angled bowl – Gustavsberg Sweden 1953
Berndt Friberg
PedraEsmalteGrésPintar
10 cm, ø 13 cm
ConditionVery good
€ 700
Van Kerkhoff Art
- Sobre arteA 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 - Sobre artista
Berndt Friberg nasceu em 1899 em Höganäs, Zweden, numa região que foi fundada com base na sua tradição cerâmica. Al vroeg raakte hij vertrouwd with het ambachcht: se jongen werkte hij mee in de keramiekfabriek of zijn family, waar hij jij de base leerde van draiien en glazuren. Zijn uitzonderlijke gevoel voor vorm en techniek bracht hem al snel verder dan het ambachtelijke – Friberg begon keramiek te benaderen als kunst.
Em 1934, carregou uma carreira melhorada para o seu trabalho em Gustavsberg, uma fábrica de fabrico próprio. Quando conheceu os candidatos de Stig Lindberg, o seu talento foi herdado e estimulado a tornar-se um excelente artista dentro da fábrica. Friberg trabalhou como meester-draaier em zette vanaf 1944 e também um próprio artista lijnen uit, waarbij ieder stuk handgedraaid e gesigneerd werd.
Friberg foi beroemd para ser perfeito, vaak pequeno e verfijnde vormen - kommen, schalen en vazen - die um zeldzame elegantee uitstralen. Zijn glazuren, veelal in diepe aardse tinten zoals mosgroen, kastanjebruin en blauwgrijs, werden minutieus opgebouwd in lagen die en zachte, bijna zijdeachtige structuur dada. Zijn werk kenmerkt zich porta um uitzonderlijk technisch meesterschap: volledige symmetrie, dun gedraaide wanden een haast meditatieve eenvoud.
Hoewel Friberg foi considerado um grande sucesso, tornando-se uma reputação de jaren heen tot internationale hoogte. Museus e verzamelaars sobre todo o mundo foram premiados com a maior parte do modernismo escandinavo. Elk werk é um stille viering van vakmanschap e tijdloze schoonheid.
Berndt Friberg faleceu em 1981, mas foi deixado para trás em coleções de outros locais do Museu Nacional de Estocolmo e do Museu Röhsska em Gotemburgo. Zijn werk blijft one bro of inspirador for keramisten thestreven naar perfectie in eenvoud - een kunst die hij als geen other beheerste.
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