{"product_id":"porsgrund-porcelain-cup-saucer-norwegian-mid-century-folk-motif-c-1960s-70s","title":"Porsgrund Porcelain Cup \u0026 Saucer Norwegian Mid-Century Folk Motif, c.1960s–70s","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eA vibrant mid-century cup and saucer by \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"510\"\u003ePorsgrund Porselænsfabrik\u003c\/strong\u003e, Norway, featuring bold Scandinavian folk motifs in red, cobalt, green, and golden yellow against crisp white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eThe cup is elegantly tapered with a fine gilt rim and delicate handle. The saucer carries the same swirling folkloric pattern, grounded in traditional Norwegian decorative arts but interpreted through a distinctly 1960s modern lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eMarked underside:\u003cbr data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"909\"\u003ePorsgrund – Norway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eAbout Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eFounded in 1885 in Porsgrunn, Norway, Porsgrund is one of Scandinavia’s most respected porcelain manufacturers. By the mid-20th century, the company became known for combining traditional Nordic design elements with modernist form and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eDuring the 1960s–70s, Porsgrund embraced bolder decorative palettes influenced by European modernism and regional folk art traditions. This cup is a textbook example of that transition — structured, minimal shape paired with expressive ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eFor reference on Porsgrund history and marks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003ePorsgrund official history:\u003cbr data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1554\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.porsgrund.com\/no\/om-oss\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-ikipmley.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eScandinavian porcelain overview (contextual history):\u003cbr data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1662\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.britannica.com\/art\/Scandinavian-design\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-ikipmley.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Aesthetic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eThis set balances restraint and exuberance beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eClean, modern cup silhouette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eBright folk-inspired floral motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eSubtle gilt rim detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eWhite glazed porcelain body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eThe pattern feels almost like stylized Norwegian rosemaling filtered through mid-century graphic design — playful but not chaotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eIt reads especially well against darker wood, teak shelving, or minimalist Scandinavian interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eNo cracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eNo chips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eGilt rim intact with minor expected age wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eGlaze remains glossy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eLight signs of age consistent with careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eMid-century Scandinavian porcelain is having a moment — and not just because of nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eThis piece brings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eA pop of color without overwhelming a space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eAuthentic Nordic design heritage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eCollectible European porcelain quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003eInstant conversation value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003eIt works equally well as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003eA morning espresso cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eA display shelf accent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003eA curated cabinet piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eA gift for someone who “already has everything”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003eWe source objects that carry both design intelligence and charm. This Porsgrund set captures a specific era — when Scandinavian design leaned joyful without losing its discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eIt’s small, but it speaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3029\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42941648765033,"sku":null,"price":29.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/CB1A00C5-43E2-468E-9533-C9BA097A8D26.jpg?v=1771639879","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/porsgrund-porcelain-cup-saucer-norwegian-mid-century-folk-motif-c-1960s-70s","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}