This is a vintage coffee cup from the series Linda from the famous Swedish kiln Gustavsberg. It has a stackable form and is a space-saving model manufactured in the 1970s.
Gustavsberg has created tableware that will remain in history with two elements: form and color scheme. This work was created by Stig Lindberg, one of the company's leading designers. Linda is a female name that means "beautiful" in Latin countries, and the same color glaze as Arena is used, and the contrast between the milky white base and the vermilion is a beautiful masterpiece.
Linda is only available in one size coffee cup. Usually coffee cups are small in size, but this one has a relatively large capacity.
The back stamp of the product is engraved with the quality assurance mark VDN . The VDN mark indicates that the product has passed durability tests by the Varudeklarationsnämnden consumer association. It is equivalent to the JIS mark in Japan, and was stamped on Swedish products between 1951 and 1973 .
The Gustavsberg logo on the back stamp is a design that has been used since 1970 without a rope on the anchor. In other words, this item was manufactured between 1970 and 1973.
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg Designer: Stig Lindberg / Stig Lindberg Series Name: Linda / Linda Year: 1970-1973
Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★☆ (4: Good condition)
If you shine a light through the handle of the cup, you can see the penetration. Penetration is a crack that runs on the glaze surface during firing during the manufacturing process, and is not a scratch from use or damage to the body itself. It has passed the manufacturer's inspection. The saucer and plate show slight preservation scratches when viewed under light, but are in the same condition as dead stock. This product is available in multiple quantities. All items in stock are in the same condition as the photo. If you would like to check individual conditions, please contact us via chat or email.
■Size cup diameter 8.7cm height 7.2cm
Saucer diameter 12.5cm
Plate diameter 18cm
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 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.
