Britt-Louise Sundell (1961) Kreta from Gustavsberg
Britt-Louise Sundell designed the Kreta (Crete) series for Gustavsberg in 1961. It consists of objects with sturdy forms, mottled brown glaze, and white circular relief pattern. Find your favorite among Britt-Louise’s Kreta objects or learn more about them in our overview.
An Overview of Britt-Louise Sundell’s Kreta Series
Britt-Louise Sundell (1928–2011) designed many classics for the Swedish Gustavsberg company. One of the most well-known series is Kreta (Crete) from 1961. It consists of stoneware bowls and vases. They have sturdy forms, mottled brown glaze, and white circular relief pattern.
Kreta is similar to Britt-Louise’s Mykene series with inverted color scheme. Which of the objects is your favorite?
Bowl, diameter 30 cm / 11.8 in
Bowl, diameter 15 cm / 5.9 in
Vase, height 24 cm / 9.4 in
Vase, height 40 cm / 15.7 in
Vase, height 15 cm / 5.9 in
Vase, height 17 cm / 6.7 in
The Kreta circular decor
The similar Mykene series
The lower side of a Kreta object