This is a vintage egg cup from the Prunus series from the famous Swedish kiln Gustavsberg. The egg cup of the Prunus series has been reprinted in a conical shape, but this product, which was made in the mid-20th century, which is called the mid-century period, had a cylindrical shape. The reprint version is made of porcelain, but this vintage version is made of ceramic and has a soft texture.
The series name, Prunus, means plum ("plum" in Japanese), and the plum with its blue fruit is depicted in a circle. The main difference between the vintage and reprint versions is that the vintage backstamp features a large plum. The back stamp of the reprint version is an anchor symbol. In addition, the vintage version's plum blue color is distinctive.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg
Designer: Stig Lindberg
Series: Prunus
Year: 1962-1974
Country of origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
At the bottom, you can see the rough surface that is created when the thread is cut from the potter's wheel. The brown part is not dirt, but the earth color of the base is exposed. It looks like this because it is not glazed. The egg cup itself is dead stock and in excellent condition. It is in very good condition.
■Size
Diameter 4.7cm Height 3.7cm
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.