An Overview of Karin Björquist Svart Ruter Series
Karin Björquist designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Gustavsberg. One of the most well-known series is Svart Ruter (Black Diamonds) from 1952. It consists of six tea set pieces made of flintware with rounded forms and hand-decorated black rhombus pattern.
On the lower sides, they are marked with Gustavsberg and Svart Ruter. Which of Karin’s objects is your favorite?
Tea cup, width with handle 12,5 cm / 4.9 in
Teapot, height 13 cm / 5.1 in
Hot water jug, height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Creamer, height 6,5 cm / 2.6 in
Sugar bowl, height 8 cm / 3.1 in
Plate, diameter 20 cm / 7.9 in
The Svart Ruter decor
The lower side of a Svart Ruter object
