This pitcher was produced by Gustavsberg, a leading Swedish ceramic manufacturer. The series name Bróhsárl means "blue cavalry". The uniforms of Swedish cavalry soldiers have traditionally been blue, the same color as the national flag, and even today, the cavalry guards around the Royal Palace in Stockholm wear blue uniforms. Bróhsárl incorporates the blue armor worn by the cavalry into its design.
Gustavsberg's tableware is generally decorated with a method called "transfer", in which paper with a design is pasted on it, but this is decorated by hand painting, which is relatively rare for the company. The characteristic of the Blöhüssar series is that each piece has a significant unevenness in the blue color. Sometimes the whiteness of the base remains and the blue is insufficient, and sometimes the glaze is crushed and the piece is almost entirely blue.
This model was only produced for three years from 1968. The reason for this is that the blue color varies greatly from one piece to another, making it difficult to produce identical pieces as standard products. Even now, in the vintage market, Brohüssar tends to be more highly rated if it looks clean.
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Stig Lindberg Series: Bla Husar Country of origin: Sweden Year: 1968-71 Condition: ★★★★☆(4: Good condition)
It is in good condition and retains the original color and luster. There is a hairline crack under the glaze next to the spout. This occurred during manufacturing and was shipped as is. When held up to the light, some of the sides of the bottom show signs of storage wear, but the condition is almost new.
■Size
Height 12cm, diameter 15.5cm, capacity 1200ml
Gustavsberg
Gustavsberg is a long-established Swedish pottery manufacturer founded in 1825. For more information on the history of the company , please see this article♪ The company produced bathtubs and other housing equipment, but from the late 19th century onward, they focused on producing artistic ceramics, and their name became widely known. I did. Known for its simple and beautiful designs with motifs of nature and folklore, it is a manufacturer that led Scandinavian design in the 20th century.
It produced many outstanding artists such as Lisa Larsson and Stig Lindberg, and was a central figure in the ``Mid-Century'' art movement of the mid-20th century in Northern Europe. Even today, it is highly praised for its high artistry, technical ability, and unique design that evokes the Nordic climate.
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.