This is a vintage 20cm plate from the Prunus series by Gustavsberg, a famous Swedish pottery manufacturer. It is designed as a large side plate, intermediate in size between a 17cm cake plate and a 25cm deep plate .
The Prunus series is based on the LL model, which was designed in the mid-20th century, known as the mid-century period. This is the name of the original plain ceramic model, and each series, such as Prunus and Versa, was created by changing the type of transfer paper pressed onto the surface.
The series name Prunus means plum (in Japanese, "sumomo"), and the design features a circular depiction of a plum with blue fruit. The main difference between the vintage and reprint versions is that the backstamp of the vintage version features a large plum, while the backstamp of the reprint version features an anchor mark. The vintage version's plums are also characterized by their vivid blue color.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg
Designer: Stig Lindberg
Series: Prunus
Era: 1962-1974
Country of Origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★★☆☆ (3: Average condition)
When you hold the front and back of the plate up to the light, you can see small cutlery marks. There are no cracks, chips, or crazing. We have multiple stocks of this product. We will send you the same condition as the photo. If you would like to check the individual condition, please contact us by chat or email.
■Size
Diameter: 20cm Height: 2cm
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.