Stig Lindberg Unique Bowl

This unique bowl was designed by Stig Lindberg and produced in the art studio of Sweden's foremost ceramics manufacturer, Gustavsberg, in 1960.

Whilst Lindberg is perhaps most famous for his brightly coloured 'Faience' pieces from the 1950's, his unique studio pottery, such as this bowl, are the designer at his most refined. These pieces share an organic aesthetic with earthy glazes & abstract textures which were often inspired by nature. 

This unique bowl features a silky light-brown glaze with dark accents. The glaze is understated yet beautiful. A ring of dark brown has been applied to the bowl's outside, whilst the glaze becomes dappled and gently textured towards the base.

The bowl's interior features a texture of incised vertical lines which intricately pool the two-tone glaze. Lindberg's unique works are defined by his extensive experimentations with underglaze textures & patterns. Dating from 1960, this bowl is a relatively early example of this form of decoration in Lindberg's work.

The bowl's form is gentle, and whilst it follows the ethos of beauty in simplicity, it retains Lindberg's enduring charm and masterly eye for detail.