This small faience plate was handcrafted by artisans in the atelier of the renowned Swedish pottery manufacturer Gustavsberg. Its clean, vertical form features rhythmically scattered wildflowers, and the light colors of yellow, blue, and pink stand out against the white background. The red lines that outline the plate tighten the overall look, making it a picturesque piece for both display and use.
Faience is a technique in which a vessel made from red clay is coated with a white glaze called tin glaze, painted on top of that, and then fired. The smearing of the paint, the brush strokes, and the scattering of the dots reveal a unique handcrafted quality, creating a soft look that cannot be achieved with mass-produced prints. In this work, the gradation of the petals, the arrangement of the yellow dots, and the shades of the leaves all retain the breath that is unique to hand-painted works.
On the back there is a hand mark identifying it as a G Studio piece, along with Swedish notation and the numbers and symbols F/10 and 24. These are thought to have been used as symbols to identify the form, production management and painting process within the studio, and are a great way to enjoy the "traces of craftsmanship" that are so characteristic of G Studio pieces.
With a width of 11.5cm and a height of 23cm, this slender plate is perfect for serving baked goods, chocolates, or as a cutlery rest, or for serving cheese and appetizers. It can be used as an everyday item, but simply placing it in a space will brighten it up, making it a unique piece from the atelier.
■Detailed specifications Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg Production: G Studio Technique: Faience Country of origin: Sweden Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
It is in very good condition with no damage such as cracks or chips. Please understand that the shades and flow of the glaze are unique characteristics from the time of production.
■Size: Width 11.5cm, Length 23cm, Height 1.5cm
Gustavsberg's G-Studion
Apart from the mass production line, Gustavsberg had a department called G-Studion. Famous designers such as Willhelm Koge, Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larsson created their artwork here.
Founded in 1942, G Studio was a group of artists, designers, craftsmen and illustrators whose activities ranged from creative work to exhibition ceramics, public space art production and industrial design. . It operated until 1993 and served as an ``aesthetic laboratory''. It was also responsible for providing design ideas for Gustavsberg's mass-produced products.
G-Studio was a renovated atelier in an old building from a ceramics factory in Gustavsberg, and was a hub for more than 100 artists and craftsmen. It is no exaggeration to say that Gustavsberg's ceramic tradition of the 20th century originated from here. It was a centerpiece of the Swedish art and design world and served as a breeding ground for new creativity.
Each piece of G Studio's work is handmade, and there are videos showing the production process. The video shows a man wearing round glasses, designer Stig Lindberg. And on the right side you can see Willhelm Koge, who was the studio director.
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.
