Josef Ekberg

Josef Ekberg (February 18, 1877 – December 7, 1945) was a Swedish designer who worked at the Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory from 1889 to 1917.

His earliest works were wall decorations and bread dishes that featured simple landscape motifs.

In 1898, the two successfully developed a modern take on the sgraffito technique, which involves applying two layers of contrasting glaze to an unfired piece and then carefully carving designs into the surface to reveal the inner layer.

In 1908, Wennerberg left Gustavsberg and Ekberg became the lead artistic director and ceramic designer.

Josef Ekberg married fellow artist Elsa Pettersson and remained in Gustavsberg until his death in 1945.