Bowl 'Veckla'

Designed by Stig Lingberg for Gustavsberg

Sweden, 1950s

Stig Lindberg’s “Veckla” vases for Gustavsberg are among the most celebrated examples of Swedish mid-century ceramics. Created between the late 1940s and 1950s, these sculptural stoneware pieces reflect Lindberg’s fascination with organic forms inspired by nature. The name “Veckla”, meaning “folded” in Swedish, refers to the vase’s flowing, shell-like shape reminiscent of coral or tree branches.

Each vase is finished with a matte white Carrara glaze, emphasizing its smooth, folded surface and timeless modernist aesthetic.

Stig Lindberg (1916–1982) was one of Sweden’s most influential designers, known for blending artistry and function in both unique art ceramics and decorative production wares. His work includes faience, utilitarian ceramics, and sculptural designs that helped define Scandinavian design in the post-war era.

Lindberg joined Gustavsberg, the historic Swedish porcelain manufacturer founded in 1826, as an assistant to Wilhelm Kåge. In 1949, he succeeded Kåge as the company’s artistic director, shaping a new era of innovative Swedish ceramic design.

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