This is a rare Gustavsberg cup that is rarely seen.
This small cup was produced in the 1970s by Gustavsberg, a leading Swedish ceramic manufacturer. It is about the size of a demitasse cup and features a fine lace pattern.
The designer is Stig Lindberg, a master of modern Scandinavian design. The pattern is unusually intricate for a piece designed by Lindberg. There is an attempt to return to the designs of traditional European Meissen kilns and medieval bone china-style kilns.
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Stig Lindberg Series name: Ada Year: Around 1970 Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★☆☆ (3.5: Good condition)
When held up to the light, cutlery marks can be seen on the bottom of the cup and the base of the saucer. There are some cracks, chips, and paint loss, but the item is in good condition and has retained its original condition.
■Size
Cup diameter 8cm Cup height 5.5cm Saucer diameter 13cm
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.