This is a vintage 25cm dinner plate from the Prunus series by Gustavsberg, a famous Swedish pottery manufacturer. It is the largest plate in the series, larger, thicker and more impressive than the 20cm side plate and 17cm cake 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 held up to the light, fine cutlery marks can be seen on the raised areas of the front and back. There are no cracks, chips or crazing, but the paint on the surface has faded over time. This is a good product with almost no paint loss, but please be aware of the cutlery marks and faded paint. We have multiple stocks of this product. We will send you an item in the same condition as the photo. If you would like to check the individual condition, please contact us via chat or email.
■Size
Diameter: 25cm Height: 2.3cm
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.