Josef Ekberg

Josef Ekberg (February 18, 1877 – December 7, 1945) was a Swedish designer who worked at Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory from 1889 until his death in 1945.

Ekberg was born in Värmdö, Sweden.[1] His father was an organ maker by profession. Ekberg began working in the Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory aged 12. He started out as a helper in the factory and eventually progressed to the post of painter. His first designs were simple landscape motifs.[2] From 1908 until 1917 he was the artistic leader of the factory. He developed the sgrafitto and luster glazes.

Ekberg was also a good friend of Gunnar Wennerberg.[1] In 1898 the two developed the Sgraffito technique[1] and several designs together in the 1890s. Some of their designs attracted the attention of ironmaster Odelberg. They also exhibited at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900.[2]

References
  1. "Josef Ekberg, 'Sgraffito' for Gustavsberg, 1918 Swedish Art Nouveau Floral Blue Ceramic Vase". Anye's Attic. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
  2. "Josef Ekberg". Signaturer. Retrieved 26 February 2014.



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