A vintage tea cup from the famous Swedish kiln Gustavsberg. Gustavsberg has produced famous tableware with two elements: pattern and color scheme. This product Arena was created by Stig Lindberg, one of the company's representative designers, and is finished with a simple and vivid color scheme.
Arena means "Amphitheatre" in Rome, and the roundness of the plate has the reproducibility of an arena.
Lindberg tableware designed around the same time includes a series named after a town in Tuscany, Italy called Siena. Stig Lindberg moved to Italy in his later years, but the design tells how his feelings were for Italy.
Although it is an old series manufactured from 1973 to 1978, it is a highly functional item that has excellent heat resistance and is compatible with dishwashers.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Stig Lindberg Series name: ARENA Age: 1973-1978 Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★☆☆ (3.5: good product)
Slight scratches can be seen on the side of the cup, and cutlery marks can be seen on the tray of the saucer when exposed to light. In addition, there is a rough surface when separating from the potter's wheel called the thread bottom on the base of the cup, but it is from the time of manufacture. This product has no cracks and is a beautiful product with a glossy finish. This product has multiple items in stock. If you would like to check individual conditions, please contact us via chat or email.
■ size
Cup width 12.5cm (including handle) height 6.5cm capacity about 200ml saucer diameter 15cm
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.