Stig Lindberg
One of Sweden’s most important post-war designers.
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) is one of Sweden’s most important post-war designers. He was an artist, designer, painter, and illustrator, working in ceramics, glass, enamel, and textiles, as well as creating public art. Lindberg is also well-renowned for his children’s book illustrations. His modern and creative designs combine brilliance with elegance and practicality. Rights & Brands is the master agent of Stig Lindberg and also represents his work in Japan.
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Designer and Creative Director
at Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory from 1937 – 1980
Children’s book illustrator
for Lennart Hellsing and other authors
Exhibitions worldwide
MoMA New York, Seibu Tokyo
Artwork Examples
Exhibition in Japan 2025
The exhibition titled “Stig Lindberg: A Master of 20th-Century Nordic Design,” opening in August 2025, will be a significant cultural event highlighting the works of the renowned Swedish designer in Japan. This traveling exhibition will visit six major cities, beginning in Tokyo.
The exhibition will provide Japanese audiences with a comprehensive insight into Stig Lindberg’s contributions to mid-20th-century design, featuring ceramics, textiles, and industrial design. Visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate the whimsy and innovation that define his work and legacy.
Stig Lindberg visited Japan in the 1960s, marking an important cultural exchange between Swedish and Japanese design traditions. This trip was crucial in enhancing the mutual influence between Scandinavian and Japanese aesthetics, both of which share a common appreciation for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship.
Millesgården Exhibition
The Millesgården exhibit featured approximately 350 pieces, showcasing a variety of items including porcelain, wallpaper, textiles, industrial designs, illustrations, and art. The collection spans from Stig Lindberg’s early student projects to his final works, along with never-before-seen materials from the Lindberg family’s collection.
This exhibition was created in collaboration with Millesgården and Lars Dueholm-Lindberg, Stig’s son and the manager of Stig Lindberg’s legacy. It was first displayed at Millesgården in Stockholm from 2021 to 2022 and later traveled to Stig Lindberg’s hometown, Umeå, where it was shown from 2022 to 2023.
