This is a set of coffee cups, saucers, and cake plates from the "Sylvia" series, designed by Rörstrand, a long-established Swedish tableware manufacturer, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. The product's form was designed by Marianne Westman, known for the Monami series, and the violet flower decoration was done by the company's designer, Silvia Leuchovius.
The watch was released in 1976, the year of the wedding of Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI and Queen Silvia Sommerrath. Although there were some objections to the marriage of Queen Silvia, who was a foreign-born commoner, Sweden's leading artists such as ABBA came to her defense. ABBA's hit song "Dancing Queen" was first performed on the eve of the wedding ceremony, and it is said that the name "Queen" is a tribute to Queen Silvia. The Rörstrand 250th anniversary model, named Silvia, also has the intention of welcoming the new queen.
Queen Silvia continued her charitable work in the fields of elderly care and child welfare, and is now widely respected by the Swedish people.
The backstamp is engraved with the words "250 ar Jubileumsservis", which means "250th anniversary tableware" in Swedish. The backstamp is more decorative than Rörstrand products, which conveys the special commitment to the anniversary model.
The Sylvia series was developed as a series of tableware including cups, plates, teacups, pitchers, creamers, etc. Made of hard, thin bone china, the translucent glaze and beautiful patterns, and the refined form are particularly high quality for a Rörstrand product from the 1970s.
It is also worth noting that the Sylvia series does not have the marks of supports (eye marks) that are common in Scandinavian vintage tableware, which indicates that the kiln firing environment was completely renewed for the Sylvia series. This is a highly refined and beautiful piece, even among Scandinavian vintage tableware.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Rorstrand Form design: Marianne Westman Pattern design: Sylvia Leuchovius
Series name: Sylvia Year: 1976-1982 Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
All three items are in extremely beautiful condition, close to deadstock. There are no cracks, chips or crazing, and they are in top condition among vintage items on the market. We have multiple items in stock. If you would like to check the individual conditions, please contact us via chat or email.
■Size
Cup diameter 7.4cm Cup height 6.5cm Saucer diameter 13.2cm Plate diameter 17.5cm
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Rorstrand is the oldest pottery manufacturer in Northern Europe, founded in 1726 in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. It has produced many of Sweden's leading designers such as Marianne Westman, Gunnar Nylund, and Karl Harry Starhan. Rorstrand tableware is also used at Nobel Prize banquets and other events.
Rörstrand is a manufacturer that produces many artistic pieces as well as everyday tableware. ARABIA, which is the second oldest pottery manufacturer in Europe after Meissen, and is now known as a manufacturer from Finland, was originally the Helsinki factory of Rorstrand. Our store carries a wide variety of products, from art pieces to everyday tableware from Scandinavia's most traditional and historic manufacturers.
Marianne Westman
Marianne Westman ( Marianne Westman, 1928-2017 )
Born in the Dalarna region of central Sweden, known for Dalarna horses. In 1950, at the age of 22, he joined Rorstrand as a designer and remained there for 21 years until 1971. As the company's signboard designer, he has created numerous works and brought the masterpiece Mon Amie series to the world. Monami is a masterpiece of Scandinavian design from the mid-20th century, known as "mid-century," and is still loved around the world, with reprints still being produced . Westman's works are characterized by many designs that are conscious of plants and free-spirited patterns that appear to be drawn freehand.
Sylvia Leuchovius
Silvia Leuchovius ( Sylvia Leuchovius, 1915-2003)
Born in the Småland region of southern Sweden. Originally, he wanted to become a clothing designer and took up a job as a dressmaker, but at the age of 30, after studying art graphics at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Gothenburg in the southwest, he changed his job to Rorstrand. He established himself as a unique artist, setting himself apart from mass production lines by manufacturing ceramic plates and still life paintings in-house. Although he has an unusual background as a designer, it is clear that he was highly regarded within the company, as he was entrusted with the design of Rorstrand's 250th anniversary model. Her ceramic motifs and her university background match those of Lisa Larson, and she has a distinct presence in the Nordic art scene.