Stig Lindberg, a 'Löja' creamware 20 part service, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1948-62.
Painted polychrome decor of different motifs. Stamped marker's mark 'GUSTAVBERG FLINTPORSLIN LÖJA HANDMÅLAD SWEDEN STIG L'.
Comprising
An oval serving bowl (height 10, length 24.5 cm).
Seven dessert dishes (diameter 17.5 cm) numbered: I, III, ,VI, IX, XL, XII.
Twelve plates (diameter 24.5 cm) numbered: I, II, IV, V, VII, IX, X, XII.
Minor wear.
Lars Wetterling Collection.
During the 1950s and 1960s, Stig Lindberg created many of his most sought-after stoneware objects, decorative vases, bowls, and dishes with pressed or carved decoration, and popular ceramic series such as Pungo, Domino, Terma, Karneval, were introduced. A few years later, he became artistic director after Wilhelm Kåge. Stig Lindberg designed popular tableware, several of which are still manufactured today, such as Adam, Eva, Berså, Spisa Ribb (now called Ribb), Prunus, and Aster. During his career, Lindberg worked as an industrial designer, book illustrator, textile and glass designer.
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