Stig Lindberg

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958

2x 52 cards, plus 2 Jokers (+ a card introducing the deck – “These cards have been designed by the well-known Swedish ceramic designer, Stig Lindberg. Modern in design, thy recapture the bold and colourful character of early European playing cards. DE LA RUE”)

Details

  • Format Playing Cards
  • Designer/s Stig Lindberg
  • Year 1958
  • Client/Publisher Thomas De La Rue
  • Size 58mm x 89mm
Stig Lindberg
One of Sweden's most important postwar designers, Stig Lindberg created whimsical studio ceramics and graceful tableware lines during a long career with the Gustavsberg pottery factory. He studied painting at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design. In 1937, he went to work at Gustavsberg under Wilhelm Kåge. In 1949, he was named Kåge's successor as art director. From this period until he left Gustavsberg in 1980, he designed individual ceramic items, as well as factory produced ranges and lines of dinnerware. He achieved fame for his eccentric forms and whimsical decoration. His work was featured at the National Museum in Stockholm from 2006/2007. Explore related designers working in Swedish applied arts and design. See also Swedish graphic design history and 1950s graphic design history.

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Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg

 

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg

 

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg

 

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg

 

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg

 

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg

 

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg

 

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg

 

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg

 

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg

 

Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
Comedia, Playing Cards, Thomas De La Rue, 1958. Designed by Stig Lindberg
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