This ceramic plate was made in the atelier of Gustavsberg, a long-established Swedish pottery manufacturer. In addition to the mass-produced production line, Gustavsberg had an in-house atelier called G-Studion, where each individual craftsman produced pottery by hand. The designer is Stig Lindberg, a mid-century standard-bearer representing Northern Europe in the 20th century.
This work depicts a man and a woman kissing symmetrically with the center as the border. The man is wearing blue clothes and has blond hair and is wearing a hat, while the woman is somewhat slender and wearing a flower-shaped hat. It depicts a young couple who are friendly. The colors of the glaze are used neatly in each area, and the depth of the pottery can be felt even in the distinct colors that are close to the primary colors.
A distinctive feature of Lindberg's works is that each piece has a different color scheme, even on the same ceramic plate. It can be seen that during the production process in the atelier, the pieces were freely expressed with glaze for a sense of fun. The lower right corner is engraved with Lindberg's signature Stig L. It was designed as a gift for couples who will continue to live together for many years to come, and is a symbol of marital harmony.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg
Designer: Stig Lindberg
Year: 1960s
Country of origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
It is in perfect condition with no cracks or chips and maintains its original condition.
■Size
Height 28cm Width 21cm Thickness 1.3cm
Stig Lindberg
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982)
Born in Umeå, the central city of northern Sweden. Originally from Stockholm's art school Konstfack ( Learn painting at Konstfack. He joined Gustavsberg in 1937 and gradually rose to prominence under the tutelage of his mentor, Wilhelm Koge. Twelve years later, in 1949, he succeeded Koge as the company's art director in charge of design.
Since then, Lindberg has released numerous works as a standard bearer of Swedish modernism in the mid-20th century. During Lindberg's time, the Gustavsberg workshop was at its peak, and its works from that time are recognized as works from the golden period known as ``mid-century,'' and are highly valued. Lindberg's studio is called G-Studion, where young designers are demonstrating their skills and producing famous artists such as Lisa Larson.
Gustavsberg's G-Studion
Apart from the mass production line, Gustavsberg had a department called G-Studion. Famous designers such as Willhelm Koge, Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larsson created their artwork here.
Founded in 1942, G Studio was a group of artists, designers, craftsmen and illustrators whose activities ranged from creative work to exhibition ceramics, public space art production and industrial design. . It operated until 1993 and served as an ``aesthetic laboratory''. It was also responsible for providing design ideas for Gustavsberg's mass-produced products.
G-Studio was a renovated atelier in an old building from a ceramics factory in Gustavsberg, and was a hub for more than 100 artists and craftsmen. It is no exaggeration to say that Gustavsberg's ceramic tradition of the 20th century originated from here. It was a centerpiece of the Swedish art and design world and served as a breeding ground for new creativity.
Each piece of G Studio's work is handmade, and there are videos showing the production process. The video shows a man wearing round glasses, designer Stig Lindberg. And on the right side you can see Willhelm Koge, who was the studio director.