It is a vintage 17cm size plate of the Prunus series of the famous Swedish kiln Gustavsberg. Designed as the smallest plate in the series, it is designed as a cake plate that is smaller than the 25 cm size dinner plate and the 20 cm size large serving plate .
The Prunus series is based on the LL model designed in the middle of the 20th century, called the mid-century. This is the name of the prototype of plain pottery, and each series such as Prunus and Versa was created by changing the type of transfer paper that is pressed to the surface.
The series name Prunus means plum ("plum" in Japanese), and the plums with blue fruits are drawn in a circle. The big difference between vintage and reprints is that the vintage backstamp features a large plum. The backstamp of the reprinted version is an anchor mark. It also features the vivid blue color of vintage plums.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg
Designer: Stig Lindberg
Series: Prunus
Years: 1962-1974
Country of Origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★☆☆☆ (2.5 : Paint faded)
You can see fine cutlery marks on the front and back of the plate when the light shines through. There are no cracks, chips or intrusions, but the paint on the surface has faded over time. Please note cutlery marks and paint fading. You can see the traces of the struts at the time of manufacture on the upper part of the back.
■ size
Diameter: 17cm Height: 2cm
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.