This Mon Ami tea cup is a masterpiece by Marianne Westman, who was one of Rorstrand's main designers. Mon Amie means "lover" in French. Monami has a bowl-shaped A model and a body-shaped BV model. This is the latter BV model, which is a teacup size with a large capacity that is highly rare.
The back stamp is engraved with the VDN quality guarantee mark, indicating 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.
The big difference between Monami's reprint and the original is the color of the base. The reprint version has a pure white background, but the original has an off-white and subdued color tone. In addition, the blue in the reprint is uniform and bright, but the original is colored by hand, so each piece has a different shade of blue, similar to ultramarine blue. The reprint version is sometimes too white and too blue, but the vintage version is rich in expression and allows you to feel the spirit of the craftsman.
The back stamp is also unique; the reprint version reads "MON AMIE Marianne Westman Rörstrand," but the original is made in Sweden, so it always has "SWEDEN" engraved on the stamp. It is a Northern European vessel from about half a century ago, and the older it is, the more artistic and superior it is.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Rorstrand / Rorstrand Series: Mon Amie / Mon Amie Designer: Marianne Westman / Marianne Westman Year: 1951-1973 Country of Origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★☆☆ (3.5: Good)
Fine scratches can be seen on the saucer's elevated holder and the bottom of the cup when viewed under light, but there are no cracks or chips, making it a good product that retains its original appearance well. This product is available in multiple quantities. All items in stock are in the same condition as the photos. If you would like to check individual conditions, please contact us via chat or email.
■ size
Diameter 11.5cm (including handle) Height 6.6cm Saucer diameter 15.8cm
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.