For the true Bondemønster enthusiast — my favorite edition: rare early place settings from Porsgrund, imperfect yet precious.
Maker: Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik, Norway
Pattern: Bondemønster (Farmer’s Rose), introduced 1932
Material: Porcelain (SP “sanitary porcelain”)
Date: Produser between 1948– 1952Size: Each cup measures 5 cm (2 in) tall, the saucers 13.4 cm (5.3 in) in diameter, and the plates 17 cm (6.7 in) in diameter
Set: Place setting (cup, saucer, plate)
Quantity available: 7 complete place settings (sold individually)
Condition: Fair vintage condition — all heavily used, most pieces marked “II” (second quality) with visible irregularities in porcelain and décor. No cracks or chips.
Description
These place settings belong to the very earliest generations of Bondemønster (Farmer’s Rose) production in sanitary porcelain. They carry the SP backstamp with leaf (1948–52) and feature a distinctive look that differs from most later editions: molded sunburst striations in plate and saucer, a plain undecorated saucer defined only by the porcelain’s structure, and the green rim rather than the later gold edge.
Almost every piece is marked second quality (“II”), which is unusual. This particular Bondemønster edition — with its distinct mold and decoration — appears only very rarely on the market, and almost always in incomplete sets. The consistent second-quality marking, combined with its scarcity, suggests that it may have been a form of trial production.
The porcelain has small irregularities, the transfer-printed décor shows skewed placement, and there are flaws in application. On top of that, these pieces have been heavily used: the surfaces are worn, the motif is faded in places, and age marks are present throughout. And yet — this is precisely their charm. These cups and plates are fragments of post-war Norwegian life, used daily in kitchens and at coffee tables, carrying the patina of time.
This is my favorite edition of Bondemønster, my personal darlig. I have collected the pieces over some time, and putting together seven complete place settings has been a long and personal project. It is definitely a coffee service for the especially interested — for those who, like me, are touched by the history these objects carry, more than by pure visual refinement. Compared to the thin, elegant Bondemønster porcelain of the 1960s and 70s, this early edition is far more clunky and coarse in form — but that rawness gives it a unique authenticity and weight.
Accessories
In a separate listing I also offer accessories from the same period and quality: a milk jug, a creamer, serving dishes, and even an early coffee pot. All with the same age, irregularities, and traces of use that give this service its soul.
About the pattern
Bondemønster (Farmer’s Rose) was introduced in 1932 and has since become Norway’s most beloved porcelain décor. Inspired by traditional rosemaling in bright folk colours of red, green, yellow, and blue, it has remained in production through many generations. While later versions are cleaner and more refined, these early post-war pieces represent a fascinating chapter in Porsgrund’s history — experimental, imperfect, and deeply human.
Summary
Rare early Bondemønster (Farmer’s Rose) place settings, Porsgrund 1948–52
Set consists of cup, saucer, and plate (7 complete place settings available)
All marked with SP backstamp (sanitary porcelain), most stamped “II” second quality
Heavy wear, irregularities in porcelain and décor, but no cracks or chips
My favorite edition of Bondemønster — clunkier, rawer, and deeply authentic
A service for true enthusiasts, carrying both history and patina
Matching accessories (milk jug, creamer, serving dishes, coffee pot) offered separately