Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio hand
Hand-thrown large bowl, mid-20th century
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio hand
Hand-thrown large bowl, mid-20th century.
Elegant hand-thrown stoneware bowl with characteristic brown hare’s fur glaze and a finely defined white rim. The softly organic, balanced form exemplifies Friberg’s mastery of proportion and subtle surface expression. Signed ‘Friberg’ with the Gustavsberg studio mark beneath.
Origin: Sweden, Gustavsberg Studio.
Designer: Berndt Friberg.
Material: Stoneware.
Dimensions: H. 9 cm, D. 32 cm.
Period: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition with light signs of wear.
Bio:
Berndt Friberg (1899–1981) was one of Sweden’s most celebrated ceramic masters, working for Gustavsberg Studio from 1934. Renowned for his precisely thrown forms and refined hare’s fur glazes, he produced unique works in small numbers. Friberg received multiple international awards, and his ceramics are today highly sought after by collectors and museums worldwide.