Swedish ceramist and designer Stig Lindberg (1916–1982) remains one of the most iconic figures in 20th-century Scandinavian design. His numerous creations continue to be cherished by design enthusiasts around the world. Lindberg joined the Swedish porcelain manufacturer Gustavsberg in 1937 as a designer. Driven by a pursuit of functionality, harmony, and beauty, he challenged conventional methods of expression with his original and innovative ideas. Many of his designs, became signature products of the company, remain beloved more than 40 years after his passing. became signature products of the company, remain beloved more than 40 years after his passing.

This comprehensive exhibition will showcase approximately 300 works spanning from the late 1930s—when Lindberg first began his design career until the early 1980`s, during 6 decades! The display includes a wide variety of pieces, such as tableware (plates, dishes), his popular faience (tin-glazed pottery), studio-made stoneware including unique one-of-a-kind pieces, textile prints, original sketches, and personal works that he kept until the end of his life. All pieces origin from the Stig Lindberg estate and family collections.

As interest in modern Scandinavian design continues to grow, this exhibition offers an opportunity to rediscover Stig Lindberg not only as a leading designer of the 20th century, but also as a pioneering artist whose breadth of creativity and vision will be newly introduced to Japanese audiences—some aspects for the very first time.

21 August – 7 September 2025

Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C.

Organized by

Exhibition Stig Lindberg Executive Committee

10 September – 21 September 2025

Osaka Takashimaya

Organized by

Exhibition Stig Lindberg Executive Committee

9 January – 23 February 2026

Oita Art Museum

Organized by

Oita Art Museum

20 March – 10 May 2026

The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park,

the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art

Organized by

The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park

27 June – 23 August 2026
Iwaki City Art Museum

Organized by

Iwaki City Art Museum

Planned for September 2026

Yokohama Takashimaya

Organized by

Exhibition Stig Lindberg Executive Committee

16 January – 14 March 2027

Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum

Organized by

Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum

【For all the venues above】

Special Collaboration by

Stig Lindberg Design AB, Vilastil Design & Production HB

Under the patronage of the Embassy of SwedenCooperated by Finnair, Finnair Cargo
Coordinated by Art Impression Inc.