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 item. Bersa means gazebo, a space set aside for resting in a corner of a park. In Northern Europe, where there are many winter days, this warm design allows you to feel the fresh greenery.
There are also reproductions of the Versa Plate, but the main difference is the lush green of the leaf pattern. The color and luster of the reproduction is a lighter green than the vintage version. Another characteristic of the vintage version is the slightly raised edge of the plate. The reproduction is shaped like a bowl, gradually becoming rounder and higher from the center to the edge. This is a very versatile plate that can be used as a cake plate or a side plate. The color and luster remain the same as when it was manufactured, making it a beautiful piece even among vintage pieces.
■Details
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg
series: Berså
designer: Stig Lindberg
Country of Origin: Sweden
Era: 1961-1974
Condition: ★★★☆☆ (3.5: Good condition)
There is a slight paint loss on the surface and fading is observed overall, but there are no cracks, chips or crazing, and the lush green color characteristic of Belsa Vintage is still retained, making it in good condition. The dents seen on the edges are not chips but are the marks of supports made during manufacturing.
■Size
Diameter 17.5cm Height 1.5cm
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.