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Stig Lindberg

Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) ranks as one Scandinavia's most important designers of ceramics. Lindberg was also accomplished as a designer of textiles, graphics and household items. His studio work in ceramics was notable for their original, eccentric quality. The influence of Japanese tastes was often apparent. Lindberg also designed several lines of functional dinnerware and decorative items for Gustavsberg. His faience designs frequently displayed a light, whimsical nature.

Stig Lindberg studied painting at the Stockholm College of Art, Craft and Design. He joined Gustavsberg in 1937 as a decorator under the master, Wilhelm Kage. In the 1940's, Lindberg began designing his own ceramics at Gustavsberg and in 1949 became director of design. Lindberg was the recipient of many gold medals and grand prizes at the Milan Triennales, including: 1948, 1951, 1954 and 1957. He relinquished the position of director of design at Gustavsberg in 1957 to begin teaching. However, he continued designing for Gustavsberg until retirement in 1980.