This is a vintage casserole pot from the Prunus series by Gustavsberg, a famous Swedish pottery manufacturer. The Prunus series has seen reproductions of egg cups, coffee cups, etc., but this casserole pot has never been reproduced and is only available as a vintage item. It is the largest in the series and is luxuriously made with decorations all over. The rich colors make it an impressive piece of interior decor.
The Prunus series is based on the LL model, which was designed in the mid-20th century, known as the mid-century period. This is the name of the original plain ceramic model, and each series, such as Prunus and Versa, was created by changing the type of transfer paper pressed onto the surface.
The series name Prunus means plum (in Japanese, "sumomo"), and the design features a plum with blue fruit in a circle. The main difference between the vintage and reprint versions is that the backstamp of the vintage version features a plum in bright blue, while the backstamp of the reprint version features an anchor mark.
■Detailed specifications Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Stig Lindberg Series: Prunus Year: 1962-1974 Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
There is a star-shaped crack on the inside of the lid. The crack is a crack that runs on the glaze surface during the firing process and is not a scratch or damage to the body itself. It has passed the manufacturer's inspection. There is only slight paint loss on the sides and no scratches from use, making it an unused dead stock item. It is in top condition as a Prunus casserole pot available on the market.
■Size
Diameter 20.5cm Height 14.5cm
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.