An Overview of Hertha Bengtson's Bla Eld Series

Hertha Bengtson designed "Bla Eld" (Blue Fire) in 1950 during the golden age of Swedish ceramics. The series was then manufactured by the Rörstrand factory until 1971. It consists of about 40 tableware parts made of flintware with streamlined shapes and fishbone pattern relief. The glaze is unicolored in blue, white, red, gray, or green.

The name of the series came partly from the flower "Blaeld" (Blueweed) and partly from Hertha's own strong, inner flame. Don't mix up Blä Eld with Louise Adelborg's similar series Swedish Grace from Rörstrand.

Items include the following pieces:

Milk jug/pitcher

Marmalade Jar with lid

Cereal Bowl

Creamer jug/pitcher

Small egg cup

All pieces are in excellent condition with the exception of the inside lip of the marmalade jar which has two tiny chips. (See photo)

Please feel free to ask any questions.