A vintage tea cup and saucer from the Prunus series from the famous Swedish kiln Gustavsberg. There is currently a reprint of the Prunus series, but this is a vintage teacup manufactured about half a century ago. This is a large sized cup.
The Prunus series is based on the LL model designed in the middle of the 20th century, known as the mid-century. This is the name of the original type of plain pottery, and each series, such as Prunus and Versa, was created by changing the type of transfer paper that was pressed onto the surface.
The series name, Prunus, means plum ("plum" in Japanese), and the plum with its blue fruit is depicted in a circle. The main difference between the vintage and reprint editions is that the vintage backstamp has a bright blue plum. The backstamp of the reprint edition is an anchor mark.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg
Designer: Stig Lindberg
Series: Prunus
Year: 1962-1974
Country of origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★★☆☆ (3.5: good quality)
There is some slight paint loss on the sides of the cup and saucer. Scratches can be seen on the elevated holder and rim of the saucer, and on the inside bottom of the cup when viewed under light. There is a dent in the saucer where the glaze was not fully applied. The blue color is beautiful and this is an outstanding piece of Prunus Vintage.
■Size
Cup diameter 10cm height 6cm saucer diameter 15.5cm
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.