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 .
Gustavsberg's Prunus series is based on the LL model designed in the mid-20th century, known as the mid-century period. This is the name of the original plain ceramic, 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 (called "sumomo" in Japanese), and the entire surface is decorated with a circular image of a plum with blue fruit.
The main difference between the vintage version and the reprint version is The vividness of the blue of the plums. In the vintage version, the blue plums are printed in a clear blue, but in the reprint, the color is a little blurred. Also, the backstamp of the vintage version has a large plum, but the backstamp of the reprint has an anchor mark due to copyright issues, and the original stamp has been discontinued.
■ 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, small cutlery marks can be seen on the front and back of the pot. There are no cracks, chips or crazing.
■Size
Diameter 21cm 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.