This is an extra large square plate from Monami, a masterpiece by Marianne Westman, who was one of Rorstrand's main designers. Mon Amie means "lover" in French. The back stamp is engraved with the VDN quality assurance mark. This indicates that it was manufactured between 1951 and 1973. Although reprints of Monami are still being manufactured today, they are produced in Indonesia, and this is an original vintage Monami product manufactured in Sweden .
■Details Manufacturer: Rorstrand / Rorstrand Series: Mon Amie / Mon Amie Designer: Marianne Westman / Marianne Westman Year: 1952-1973 Country of Origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
When you look at the surface under the light, you can see very slight scratches, but it is in very good condition with no cracks, chips, or intrusions typical of Monami. There are some places where the high ground of the plane is slightly low, and you can see slight irregularities.
■ Size Height 24cm Width 36.5cm Height 3.5cm
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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.