Kåre Berven Fjeldsaa was a Norwegian ceramicist who revolutionized Norwegian ceramics after World War II. Known for his strong sense of form and graphic decoration, he created both artistic works and practical designs, including popular dinnerware for Stavangerflint.
After training under Jens von der Lippe and studying at the Oslo School of Arts and Crafts, Fjeldsaa opened his own studio in 1947. His early work included tin-glazed pottery and sculptural animal figures, transitioning in the 1950s to abstract geometric designs and high-fired ceramics. His pieces often blended functionality with sculptural qualities.
Fjeldsaa gained international recognition, earning gold medals at exhibitions in Milan (1954) and Cannes (1955). He later served as artistic director at Stavangerflint (1958–1968) and Figgjo Fajanse-Stavangerflint (1973–1981), creating iconic designs like the Kongstein model and Brunette dinnerware.
His works are part of collections at the National Museum of Norway, Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
