This plate is part of the Linnea series, produced by Gustavsberg, a long-established Swedish tableware manufacturer. Linnea refers to Carl von Linnaeus, the Swedish founder of botanical taxonomy. He invented the binomial nomenclature system, which separates plant names into genus and species names in Latin. This commemorative plate was produced in honor of Linnaeus, making it a rare sight even in his native Sweden. The series comes in three sizes, and this is the largest, a 24cm plate. The bottom of the backstamp on the back features a poem praising Linnaeus.
Deep in the Swedish forests in the shadows of dark firs, where no other flowers grow, you can find this bashful plant. Many poets have sung the simple beauty of this little flower with its sweet almond scent that you can sense far and wide during the white Swedish summer nights. To honor "The King of Flowers" Carl von Linne (1707-1778), the herb was given its name Linnea.
"Deep in the Swedish forests, in the shadow of dark fir trees where no other flowers grow, you can find this shy flower. During Sweden's endless, bright summer nights, many poets have sung of the simple beauty of this small flower, which gives off a sweet, far-reaching almond scent. In honor of Carl von Linnaeus (1707-1778), the 'King of Flowers,' the herb was named Linnaeus."
The design on the front of the coin is of Linnaeus, named after Linnaeus. It celebrates the beauty of the flower that blooms quietly in the forest during Swedish midsummer, a season close to the midnight sun.
■Details Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Stig Lindberg Series: Linnea Country of origin: Sweden Year: 1965-1970 Condition: ★★★☆☆ (3.5: Good condition)
When held up to the light, cutlery marks can be seen here and there. The paint on the plate has faded, but it is in good condition.
■Size: Diameter 24cm, Height 2.3cm
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.
