This is a vintage Berså egg cup from Gustavsberg, a long-established Swedish tableware manufacturer. It was designed by Stig Lindberg, a leading Swedish mid-century master. Lindberg created this leaf-patterned design in 1961. Berså (Berså, Börså) is a word that is rarely used in Swedish these days, but it means a gazebo, a space set aside for resting in a corner of a park or similar.
It is no exaggeration to say that Scandinavia is a region where half the year is winter. Not only is it bitterly cold, but there are only about four or five hours of sunlight in winter. A distinctive feature of Scandinavian tableware is that it is full of designs that give a sense of warmth even on such winter days. The lush green of Belsa has a mysterious charm that brings the color of fresh greenery and a refreshing breeze to the dining table.
There is a reproduction version of the Versa Egg Cup, but it has a bowl-like, rounded shape. The cylindrical shape is unique to the vintage version.
The reproduction version also has a lighter green color and more uniform leaf shape than the vintage version. The distinctive feature of the vintage version is the vivid green color and the subtle variations in each leaf. The backstamp is also beautiful and unique. The reproduction version has the company's anchor mark on the backstamp, and the original Bersa backstamp is no longer there.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg
Designer: Stig Lindberg
Series: Berså
Era: 1961-1974
Country of origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Excellent condition)
Although there is slight paint loss due to storage, the color is excellent and the item is in excellent condition. This is a deadstock item that has never been used.
■Size
Diameter 4.7cm Height 4cm
Berså series
Berså is a classic series from Gustavsberg, a long-established Swedish tableware manufacturer. Bertha was designed in 1961 by Swedish mid-century master Stig Lindberg.
Berså (Bersa, Besjö, Bersjö) means "arbor", although it is not often used in Swedish these days. It is a resting place such as a garden or park where you can take a breather.
It is no exaggeration to say that Northern Europe is a region where half of the year is winter. Not only is it extremely cold, but there are only about 4 to 5 hours of sunlight in winter. A feature of Scandinavian tableware is that it is full of designs that give you a sense of warmth even on winter days. Versa's lush greenery has a mysterious charm that brings fresh green color and a refreshing breeze to the dining table at any time, and it is a design that is truly representative of Scandinavian tableware.
There is also a reprint version of Bertha, but the reprint version has a lighter green color and more uniform leaf shape than the vintage version. The characteristics of vintage are the vividness of the green color and the subtle fluctuations in each leaf. In addition, the back stamp of the vintage Bertha has a beautiful and unique design. The backstamp on the reprint is the company's anchor symbol, and the original Bertha backstamp is gone.
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.
