This is a vintage pitcher from the famous Swedish pottery manufacturer Gustavsberg. The design was created by Stig Lindberg, a master of Swedish modern design. The series name "Pinta" is Swedish for "decoration" or "ornament." The surface of the pitcher is colorfully painted with cups, pepper mills, and plums.
Pinta was produced for only three years from 1962, making it a rare item that is rarely seen even in its home country of Sweden. One drawback of Pinta is that the paint on the surface easily fades, making pieces that retain the original color extremely valuable. As a result, production is low, making it a valuable item in the vintage market. The shape of the pitcher is called the LL model, and is the same as the classic Bersa pitcher. It is a masterpiece with an exquisite balance between the large handle and the slender, firm spout.
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Stig Lindberg Series: Pynta Year: 1962-1965 Country of manufacture: Sweden Condition: ★★★★☆ (4: Excellent condition)
When held up to the light, there are slight scratches on the bottom and sides due to storage, but the original color and luster are still intact and the condition is almost deadstock. There are no cracks, chips or crazing, making this a masterpiece in top condition for a pint pitcher.
■Size: Diameter 15cm, Height 12cm, Capacity approx. 1300ml
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.