This is Mon Amie, a masterpiece by Marianne Westman, a key designer at Rörstrand. Mon Amie means "Lover" in French. The backstamp is engraved with the VDN quality assurance mark. This indicates that the pot was manufactured between 1951 and 1973. Mon Amis coffee pots are rarer than teapots , as they are less common. Although Monami reproductions are still being produced today, they are made in Indonesia and the coffee pot is no longer available for sale. This is an original vintage Monami product made in Sweden.
■Details Manufacturer: Rorstrand Series: Mon Amie Designer: Marianne Westman Year: 1952-1973 Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
There is a dent under the glaze next to the stamp on the bottom. Because it is glazed, this is not a crack or chip, but a manufacturing defect. There are no cutlery marks and it is a very clean deadstock item with no signs of use. This is a coffee pot in top condition available on the market.
■ Size: Diameter 9.5cm, Width 20cm (including spout and handle), Height 20cm
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.
