This is a classic Berså pitcher from Gustavsberg, a long-established Swedish tableware manufacturer. The designer is Stig Lindberg, a master of mid-century Sweden. Lindberg created this leaf pattern design in 1961. Berså is a word that is not often used in Swedish these days, but it means a gazebo, a space set up for a rest in a corner of a park.
It is no exaggeration to say that half of the year is winter in Northern Europe. Not only is it bitterly cold, but the daylight hours in winter are only about four or five hours. The characteristic of Nordic tableware is that it is full of designs that give a sense of warmth even on such winter days. The lush green of Belsa has a mysterious charm that brings the color of fresh greenery and a refreshing breeze to the dining table.
There are reproductions in the Belsa series, but the color is a lighter green than the vintage, and the leaf shape is uniform. The color of the vintage is overwhelmingly superior to the reproductions, and each leaf is subtly different in shape, making for a stylish form. The Belsa reproductions include cups, plates, bowls, canisters, etc., and this pitcher is only available as a vintage item. Many of the ones on the market have severe paint loss and dirt on the bottom, but this pitcher is in top condition among those available. It can be used as a pitcher, but it is also suitable for use as a vase or flower basket.
■Details
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg
series: Berså
designer: Stig Lindberg
Country of Origin: Sweden
Era: 1961-1974
Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
There is almost no wear on the backstamp or bottom, so it is in near perfect condition. There are no cracks, chips or crazing, and it has the original luster and lush green color characteristic of vintage items. It is in the best condition of any Bersa pitcher available on the market.
■Size: Diameter 15.5cm, Height 12cm, Capacity 1300ml
Berså series
Berså is a classic series from Gustavsberg, a long-established Swedish tableware manufacturer. Bertha was designed in 1961 by Swedish mid-century master Stig Lindberg.
Berså (Bersa, Besjö, Bersjö) means "arbor", although it is not often used in Swedish these days. It is a resting place such as a garden or park where you can take a breather.
It is no exaggeration to say that Northern Europe is a region where half of the year is winter. Not only is it extremely cold, but there are only about 4 to 5 hours of sunlight in winter. A feature of Scandinavian tableware is that it is full of designs that give you a sense of warmth even on winter days. Versa's lush greenery has a mysterious charm that brings fresh green color and a refreshing breeze to the dining table at any time, and it is a design that is truly representative of Scandinavian tableware.
There is also a reprint version of Bertha, but the reprint version has a lighter green color and more uniform leaf shape than the vintage version. The characteristics of vintage are the vividness of the green color and the subtle fluctuations in each leaf. In addition, the back stamp of the vintage Bertha has a beautiful and unique design. The backstamp on the reprint is the company's anchor symbol, and the original Bertha backstamp is gone.
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.