A unique Berså plate from Gustavsberg, a long-established Swedish tableware manufacturer. This is a vintage item. The vintage Versa has a leaf pattern all over, and the reprinted version follows the same pattern, but this plate has a rather unusual design with leaf patterns arranged in circles only around the perimeter. There are almost no traces of the pillars when firing in the kiln, and it is manufactured at a high level of technology.
The back stamp on the back is engraved with the VDN quality assurance mark. The VDN mark indicates that the product has passed the durability test by the consumer association Varudeklarationsnämnden . It is equivalent to the JIS mark in Japan, and was stamped in Sweden between 1951 and 1973 . The Versa series was released in 1961, but judging from the workmanship and color gloss, I think this plate was manufactured in small quantities in the early 1970s.
There is also a reproduction version of Versaplate, but the big difference is the lush green of the leaf stalk. The reprinted version has a lighter green color and luster than the vintage version. The series name Bertha means "arbor" in Swedish. It is a space set up to take a rest in a corner of a park. In Scandinavia, where there are many winter days, the design allows you to feel the fresh greenery.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg Series: Berså / Bertha Designer: Stig Lindberg / Stig Lindberg Age: Early 1970s (estimated)
Country of Origin: Sweden Condition: ★★☆☆☆ (2.5: There are many cutlery marks)
You can see fine cutlery traces on the surface when the light shines through. The dents seen on the edge are traces of support posts during manufacturing, not chipping. It is in good condition among Bertha Vintage, but please be aware of cutlery marks.
■ size
Diameter 17.5cm 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.