This is a large 24cm size dinner plate of the masterpiece Sylvia designed by Rorstrand, a long-established tableware manufacturer representing Sweden, to commemorate its 250th anniversary. The product form was created by Marianne Westman, famous for Mon Ami, and the violet decoration was created by the company's designer Silvia Leuchovius.
Silvia was released in 1976, the year of the wedding of Sweden's King Carl Gustav XVI and Queen Silvia Zommerad. Although there were objections to the marriage of Queen Silvia, who was a civilian from a foreign country, Sweden's leading artists such as ABBA came out in support of her. ABBA's hit song 'Dancing Queen' was first performed on the eve of the wedding, and the name 'Queen' is said to be a tribute to Queen Silvia. Rorstrand's 250th anniversary model, named Silvia, is also meant to welcome a new queen.
Queen Silvia continued her philanthropic work in the fields of elderly care and child welfare, and is now widely respected by the Swedish people.
The back stamp is engraved with the words "250 ar Jubileumsservis", which means "250th Anniversary Tableware" in Swedish. A more decorative back stamp is designed compared to the Rolstrand product, which conveys the special commitment to the anniversary model.
The Sylvia series was developed as a series of tableware including cups, plates, teacups, pitchers, and creamers. Made of hard, thin bone china, the transparent glaze, beautiful patterns, and sophisticated form make it especially high quality for a rolled strand product from the 1970s.
It is also noteworthy that the Sylvia series does not have the pillar marks that are common in Scandinavian vintage tableware, indicating that the kiln firing environment has been completely redesigned for the Sylvia series. This is a piece of Scandinavian vintage tableware with a high degree of perfection and beauty.
■Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Rorstrand / Rorstrand Series: Slyvia / Sylvia Form Design: Marianne Westman / Marianne Westman Pattern Design: Sylvia Leuchovius / Sylvia Leuchovius Year: 1976-1982 Country of Origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★☆ (4.5: Very good condition)
When you look at the plate under the light, you can see very slight storage scratches, but this is an unused dead stock item. This is in top condition among the Sylvia dinner plates available on the market.
■Size
Diameter 24cm Height 3cm
Marianne Westman
Marianne Westman ( Marianne Westman, 1928-2017 )
Born in the Dalarna region of central Sweden, known for Dalarna horses. In 1950, at the age of 22, he joined Rorstrand as a designer and remained there for 21 years until 1971. As the company's signboard designer, he has created numerous works and brought the masterpiece Mon Amie series to the world. Monami is a masterpiece of Scandinavian design from the mid-20th century, known as "mid-century," and is still loved around the world, with reprints still being produced . Westman's works are characterized by many designs that are conscious of plants and free-spirited patterns that appear to be drawn freehand.
Sylvia Leuchovius
Silvia Leuchovius ( Sylvia Leuchovius, 1915-2003)
Born in the Småland region of southern Sweden. Originally, he wanted to become a clothing designer and took up a job as a dressmaker, but at the age of 30, after studying art graphics at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Gothenburg in the southwest, he changed his job to Rorstrand. He established himself as a unique artist, setting himself apart from mass production lines by manufacturing ceramic plates and still life paintings in-house. Although he has an unusual background as a designer, it is clear that he was highly regarded within the company, as he was entrusted with the design of Rorstrand's 250th anniversary model. Her ceramic motifs and her university background match those of Lisa Larson, and she has a distinct presence in the Nordic art scene.