Stig Lindberg Exhibition Now Touring Major Cities in Japan Through 2027
23 September 2025
Stig Lindberg Exhibition Now Touring Major Cities in Japan Through 2027
A major exhibition celebrating the works of Stig Lindberg, one of the foremost figures in 20th-century Scandinavian design, opened in Tokyo this August. The traveling exhibition will tour major Japanese cities from 2025 through 2027.
A Journey Through Scandinavian Design
Stig Lindberg: Master of Scandinavian Design in the 20th Century presents around 300 works spanning from the late 1930s to Stig Lindberg’s later years. The items are from the Lindberg family’s personal archive, and the family has also helped curate the selection.
The works on display showcase Stig Lindberg’s designs, including tableware such as crockery and plates, as well as his popular faience and stoneware made in his studio, textile prints, illustrations for picture books, various design objects, and sketches. The exhibition also includes aspects of Lindberg’s work that have not previously been shown in Japan.
First Stops: Tokyo and Osaka
The exhibition debuted at Tokyo’s Takashimaya Nihombashi store before moving on to the Osaka Takashimaya, where it was on display until September 21, 2025. In addition to the curated galleries, Lindberg’s iconic prints were also featured in Takashimaya’s storefront windows. Each display highlighted a specific design theme, including beloved patterns such as Prunus, Berså, Adam, and Aster
Exclusive Stig Lindberg Products
Along with the exhibition, visitors have the chance to buy exclusive Stig Lindberg products. These items, made by both Scandinavian and Japanese licensees, include special editions created just for the exhibition.
Participating Scandinavian licensees include Fran & Co, Berghems Textil, Pluto Design, A3 Profil & Promotion, Opto Design, Tehuset Java, and Berså Wine from The Wine & Spirits Company.
Japanese licensees and partners are Muto Stole, Makita, Okawa Glass, Kihara Porcelain, Andfika, Matsuya and others.
Touring Japan Until 2027
The exhibition, officially titled Stig Lindberg: Master of Scandinavian Design in the 20th Century, is a collaboration between Rights & Brands, Stig Lindberg Design/Vilastil, Matsuya, Art Impression, and the participating venues. Confirmed venues and dates include:
Location: Osaka, Osaka Takashimaya 7th floor Grand Hall
Open: September 10 to September 21, 2025
Location: Koka city, The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art
Open: March 20 to May 10, 2026
Location: Oita City, Oita City Art Museum
Open: April 11 to May 18, 2026
Location: Iwaki City, Iwaki City Art Museum
Open: June 27 to August 23, 2026
Planned for September 2026: Yokohama Takashimaya
Location: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto
Open: January 16 to March 14, 2027
For more details and updates, visit www.stiglindberg-exhibition.jp
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