A vintage cake plate made half a century ago by the famous Swedish kiln Gustavsberg. Gustavsberg designs tableware with two elements: form and pattern. The form design that determines the shape of the tableware is handled by Stig Lindberg, a mid-century flag-bearer who represents Sweden in the 20th century. For the Emma series, Lindberg determined the basic form of the plate, and each designer belonging to Gustavsberg was in charge of the decoration. Plain plates are likened to canvases, and decorations can be drawn freely. Even plates with the same shape can express the individuality of the artist responsible for the decoration depending on the series.
The Emma series was decorated by Paul Hoff. Paul Hoff is known for his work Japan, which features ceramic seal statues, plates depicting realistic animals, and the Japanese flag. Her style is to use a single color rather than gorgeous decorations, and in this work Emma also draws apple blossoms in a calm color scheme. The back is stamped with the VDN quality mark, indicating that it was manufactured in Sweden up to 1973.
■ Details
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg Form Design: Stig Lindberg / Stig Lindberg
Pattern Design: Paul Hoff Series Name: Emma Age: 1961-1973 Country of Origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★☆☆ (3: Normal)
There is no cracking, chipping, or paint loss, but cutlery marks and overlapping marks can be seen on the front and back.
■Size: Diameter 21.5cm Height 2.5cm
About Stig Lindberg
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982)
Lindberg was born in Umeå, a central city in northern Sweden, and studied painting at the Konstfack art school in Stockholm. In 1937, he joined Gustavsberg and studied under his teacher, Wilhelm Koge, and 12 years later, in 1949, he succeeded Koge as the company's art director. Since then, Lindberg has produced numerous works as a flag bearer of Swedish modernism in the middle of the 20th century. The Gustavsberg workshop in the era when Lindberg was active has reached its heyday, and even now the works of that time are recognized as works of the golden age called "mid-century" and have high value. Lindberg's studio was called G-Studion, and young painters showed their skills. Lindberg retired in 1980 and opened a workshop in Italy where he retired, but died there two years later.
■ About Paul Hoff
Paul Hoff (1945- )
Born in Stockholm, Hof studied at the Konstfack art school in Stockholm from 1963-68 and at Gustavsberg from 1969-1974. After Lisa Larson left the company, she has also been involved in the design of ceramic animal statues. He now has his own glass workshop in Transjö, southern Sweden.
