Stig Lindberg (1972) Turtur from Gustavsberg
Stig Lindberg's brilliant series "Turtur" has stylistically pure shapes decorated with green bird pattern. It was designed in 1972 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 Turtur series from Gustavsberg, or learn more about them in our overview.
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An Overview of Stig Lindberg’s Turtur series
Stig Lindberg (1916–1981) designed more than 150 models and decors for the Gustavsberg factory. One of the most well-known series is Turtur that was designed in 1972. It was manufactured from bone china only in 1974. The series is adorned with a joyous green bird decor.
Stig Lindberg (1916–1981)
A selection of Turtur objects
The Turtur series is once again manufactured at Gustavsberg since 2010. It is still 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 (1974)
Coffee cup with saucer. Cup width with handle 9 cm (3.5 in).
Turtur stamp from the old production
The New Production (2010–)
Coffee cup with saucer, and teacup with saucer. Cup width with handle 11 cm (4.3 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 (Turtur). Height 23 cm (9.1 in).
Turtur stamp from the new production