MCM Carl-Arne Breger Gustavsberg Sweden WATER POT Danish Eames Stig Lindberg Era

Description: RARE! Vintage MCM 1959 Swedish Gustavsberg Styrene-plastic off-white "Water Pot" or watering can designed by Carl-Arne Breger. Classic Danish Scandinavian MCM design from the era of Stig Lindberg, Eames, and other Scandinavian designers.Height 34 cm; 13.5"Condition: Vintage; Normal wear and tear, a few small scuffs and/or discoloration; has original sticker on bottom; NO cracks or breaks; Plastic seam evident due to manufacturing process.About the designer and the water pot:GUSTAVSBERG Carl-Arne Breger MODERNIST Stig Eames ERA. The waterpot by Breger is one of Sweden's truly design classics of the 50s. Made by the legendary Gustavsberg factory. This was in production for only a few years due to the fumes from the glue used in manufacturing. This design is often attributed to Stig Lindberg, but it was in fact designed by Carl-Arne Breger. A very nice sculptural & functional design that rarely comes up!Carl-Arne Breger was a prominent Swedish designer and industrial designer, born on August 29, 1923 in Trelleborg and died on January 15, 2009 in Malmö. He is best known for his design work in plastics and sanitary wares. Breger completed his education at Konstfack in Stockholm during the years 1943-1948.After completing his education, he was employed in 1953 as a pattern designer at Gustavsberg's porcelain factory, where he collaborated with design master Stig Lindberg. After some time, he switched to focusing on the design of sanitary wares and plastic objects. Carl-Arne Breger's most famous plastic product is a sculptural watering can in styrene plastic. This water jug is an outstanding example of his innovative and functional design style. The pitcher was first introduced in February 1959 and came in three different colors: black, red and off-white. The water jug stands out through its stylized and modern shape that creates a visual balance between simplicity and elegance. It has a striking geometric design with clean lines and clear contours. The sculptural and organic shape of the handle and the spout give the jug a unique character that makes it both a functional and aesthetically pleasing product. The great attention the water jug has received is not only due to its design, but also to the technical challenges that Breger and his team faced during the manufacturing process. Unfortunately, the jug was only produced for a short time due to problems with the gluing of its parts, which resulted in the release of dangerous gases. Despite the short production period, the "Breger Jug" has become a sought-after collector's item and a symbolic example of the modernist design that characterized the 1950s.Buy with confidence - check my feedback! Condition: I take many, many photos to aid the buyer in fully seeing the item. I want you to see all sides! Please use the photos as part of the description of the item. I try my best to describe items. Please note that many of my items are vintage and a buyer should expect vintage items to show some age and/or wear and will not be described as "new". Provenance: My items come from locally sourced estate sales from the Washington DC metro area including the suburbs in Maryland and Virginia. Most are from upscale, high-end sales. Shipping: I take extra care in packaging my items. Please check my feedback for customer packing satisfaction. I usually ship USPS Ground Advantage Mail. For some oversized items, they will ship via UPS or FedEX Ground.USPS sometimes takes a while and has been having shipping delays, so please be patient if your item gets hung up in one of their distribution centers for a while. If you need it fast, please let me know so we can adjust any shipping charges to reflect a Priority Mail situation.International: I participate in eBay's Global Shipping Program for International buyers - eBay sets the shipping costs for these shipments and I have no control over what they charge.

Price: 141.75 USD

Location: Brookeville, Maryland

End Time: 2024-11-20T17:29:26.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.95 USD