Signe Persson-Melin (1978) Primeur from Rörstrand

An Overview of Signe Persson-Melin’s Primeur Series from Rörstrand

Signe Persson-Melin (1925–2022) designed many ceramic and glass classics for Swedish companies. One of the most well-known series is Primeur for the Rörstrand. It was designed in 1978 and consisted of tableware pieces with modern forms.

They came in three different color schemes: blue printed decor with terracotta border, golden printed decor with golden border, and unprinted with terracotta border. The lower sides are stamped with Rörstrand, Sweden, Primeur, and Signe Persson-Melin.

The series was manufactured until 1984. Which of Signe’s Primeur pieces is your favorite?

Coffee cup, width 9 cm (3.5 in)

Coffee pot, height 19 cm (7.5 in)

Teapot, width 23 cm (9.1 in)

Milk pitcher, width 15 cm (5.9 in)

Creamer, width 11 cm (4.3 in)

Sugar bowl, diameter 11 cm (4.3 in)

Bowl, diameter 16 and 24 cm (6.3 in and 9.4 in)

Flat plate, diameter 17, 19, 24, and 27 cm (6.7, 7.5, 9.4, and 10.6 in)

The Different Primeur Color Schemes

The blue printed decor with terracotta border

The golden printed decor with golden border

Unprinted with terracotta border

The Lower Side Stamp of a Primeur Tableware

 

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