This is a classic Bersa plate from Gustavsberg, a long-established Swedish tableware manufacturer. Stig Lindberg created this leaf pattern design in 1961. This is a vintage product. Bersa means arbor, and is a space set up in a corner of a park for people to take a break. In Northern Europe, where there are many winter days, this warm design lets you feel the fresh greenery.
There is a reprint version of Versa Plate, but the main difference is the lush green color of the leaf stalks. The reprint version has a lighter green color than the vintage version. Another characteristic of vintage is that the edges of the plate are raised up. The reprint version has a bowl-like shape that gradually increases in height from the center to the edge. This is a flat plate and is very easy to use. The color and luster remain as they were when they were manufactured, making them among the best vintage items.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg Series: Bersa / Bersa Designer: Stig Lindberg / Stig Lindberg Year: 1961-1974 Country of Manufacture: Sweden Condition: For some reason You can see traces of cutlery on the surface when exposed to light. The paint is thin overall.
■Size Diameter 17.5cm Height 1.5cm
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.
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.