Berndt Friberg (1899-1981) throwing a bowl in the 1960s. The Gustavsberg master potter was a perfectionist with an eye for delicate, sensuous forms and magnificent glazes. His works ranged in size, from no higher than a few centimeters bowls to large floor vases. The contours were often reminiscent of classic styles, including Chinese stoneware from the Song Dynasty. Berndt constantly refined his glazes, recording the details in his famous “black book”.