Stig Lindberg Prunus (1962) Porcelain from Gustavsberg
Stig Lindberg's brilliant series "Prunus" has stylistically pure shapes decorated with blue plum pattern. It was designed in 1962 at the Gustavsberg Factory in the Stockholm archipelago. The series is still crafted at the same location according to the area's long-standing pottery tradition. An example of legendary Swedish porcelain design.
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Find your favorites in Stig’s Prunus series from Gustavsberg, or learn more about them in our overview.
An Overview of Stig Lindberg’s Prunus series
Stig Lindberg (1916–1981) designed more than 150 models and decors for the Gustavsberg factory. One of the most well-known series is Prunus that was designed in 1962 It was manufactured from bone china, flintware, and ovenware until 1974. The series is adorned with a joyous plum decor.
Stig Lindberg (1916–1981)
A selection of Prunus objects
The Prunus series is once again manufactured at Gustavsberg since 2009. It is now only made of bone china according to the area's long-standing pottery tradition. Each object is fired in a kiln three times which results in a solid tableware that is both dishwasher and microwave safe. A portion of the proceeds from every object sold goes to finance new exhibitions at the Gustavsberg's Porcelain Museum.
The Old Production (1962–1974)
Coffee cup with saucer, and teacup with saucer. Cup width with handle 9,5 cm (3.7 in) and 12 cm (4.7 in).
Creamer. Height 8 cm (3.1 in).
Sugar bowl. Diameter 9 cm (3.5 in).
Coffee pot. Height 19 cm (7.5 in).
Teapot. Height 14 cm (5.5 in).
Pitcher. Height 13 cm (5.1 in).
Flat plates. Diameter 17 cm (6.7 in), 21 cm (8.3 in), and 25 cm (9.8 in).
Deep plate. Diameter 19 cm (7.5 in).
Dishes with straight borders. Length 13 cm (5.1 in), 22 cm (8.7 in), and 32 cm (12.6 in).
Dishes. Length 30 cm (11.8 in), 40 cm (15.7 in) och 42 cm (16.5 in).
Bowls. Diameter 13 cm (5.1 in), 16 cm (6.3 in), 18 cm (7.1 in), and 20 cm (7.9 in).
Butter boxes. Length 16 cm (6.3 in) and 17 cm (6.7 in).
Jam jar. Height 8 cm (3.1 in).
Prep bowls. Height 10 cm (3.9 in) and 15 cm (5.9 in).
Eggcup. Height 3,5 cm (1.4 in).
Prunus stamp from the old production
The New Production
Coffee cup with saucer, and teacup with saucer. Cup width with handle 10 cm (3.9 in) and 13 cm (5.1 in).
Plates. Diameter 18 cm (7.1 in) and 22 cm (8.7 in).
Eggcup. Height 4 cm (1.6 in).
Cake-dish (Prunus). Height 23 cm (9.1 in).
Prunus stamp from the new production