Before flowerpot production became an industry in Sweden around the turn of the century 1900, there were a number of potters who made flowerpots, among other things. Typical of their handmade pots is that you can see the imprints of the potter’s hands in the ware. The hand-turning process produces low ridges on the surface that are visible both inside and out.
A hand-turned pot is not as rigid as a machine pot, it is more personal and has more life and variety. A detail that also reveals the real craftsmanship is the soft, rounded edge at the top. It can certainly be made by machine, but it will never be as soft and individual as on a hand-turned pot.
Gysinge’s small lion pots also have two lion mascots on the chest, a common decoration in the early 19th century.
EUR59.15
Model: Albert Karlsson Metallfabriksbolag “Ticka Standard”
Period: 1930-1960
An end cap is included.
This model is intended for overlapping doors.
It is placed vertically at the top edge of the door on lower cabinets (as shown), vertically but upside down compared to the picture at the bottom edge of upper cabinets, and horizontally on the side of the door on upper cabinets.
When installing cabinet frames on lacquered cabinet doors, the screws should not be overtightened to avoid cracking the lacquer.
Use a screwdriver instead of a screwdriver.
Screw not included.
Matching screw number 9 for the bolt and screw number 19 for the end plate
EUR11.46
Classic double hook from the period 1920 to 1965. The hook is available in untreated brass or nickel-plated brass. Screws are included.
EUR8.71 – EUR9.63
Hand-turned flower pot with barrel of traditional variety. Red flower pot that was developed as a special product for Christmas a few years ago but is now part of the regular range.
Flowerpot production became an industry and mass production in Sweden around the turn of the century 1900. Before then, all pots were made by hand, as were the saucers. The profession was called pottery.
Typical of handmade pots is that you can see the potter’s hands in the ware. The imprints from the hand-turning process create low ridges on the surface and show through on the outside. A hand-turned pot is therefore not as smooth as a machine pot, it is more personal and has more life and variety.
A detail that also reveals the real craftsmanship is the soft, rounded rim at the top. It can certainly be made by machine, but it will never be as soft and individual as on a hand-turned pot.
EUR49.98
Hand-turned flowerpots and saucers of the traditional variety. Flowerpot production became an industry and mass production in Sweden around the turn of the century 1900. Before then, all pots were made by hand, as were the saucers. The profession was called pottery. Typical of handmade pots is that you can see the potter’s hands in the ware. The imprints from the hand-turning process create low ridges on the surface and show through on the outside. A hand-turned pot is therefore not as smooth as a machine pot, it is more personal and has more life and variety. A detail that also reveals the real craftsmanship is the soft, rounded rim at the top. It can certainly be made by machine, but it will never be as soft and individual as on a hand-turned pot.
Stove hook for wood stove and fireplace of traditional 1900s model. Adapted in dimensions to older stove model.
Chrome-plated iron. Length 38 cm.
EUR45.39
Kitchen shelf in simple Art Nouveau style after a model from around 1905. Originally made as a counter shelf with shelves of rib where household utensils were placed for drainage.
Pine, untreated. One shelf. Length 125 cm, width 28 cm, height (bracket) 340 mm, thickness 2 cm.
Additional freight.
EUR146.26
Rod to attach above the kitchen stove for kitchen utensils, potholders etc. Can also be used as a towel rack in bathrooms. The model was common from the late 1800s until the 1930s.
MATERIAL Made of solid brass or in nickel-plated version. Polished shiny surface, but not lacquered. The brass darkens over time if you do not polish it.
MOUNTING The wall brackets have sturdy iron screws (3.5 mm) that are screwed (carefully!) into the wall. The hooks and brackets are then screwed onto the pole. Last of all, you tighten the screws that prevent the bar from rolling.
TIP! The bar can be shortened by sawing it off. It can also be connected to another pole if you want a longer version. In this case, a wall bracket should be placed over the joint.
EUR421.36
Rod to attach above the kitchen stove for kitchen utensils, potholders etc. Can also be used as a towel rack in the kitchen, or in the bathroom. The model was common from the late 19th century until the 1930s. Highest quality.
MOUNTING The wall brackets have sturdy iron screws (3.5 mm) that are screwed (carefully!) into the wall. The hooks and brackets are then screwed onto the pole. Lastly, tighten the screws that prevent the bar from rolling.
The bar can be shortened by sawing it off. It can also be connected to another pole if a longer version is desired. In this case, a wall bracket should be placed over the joint and an additional coupling fitting should be purchased.
EUR306.74
Rod to attach above the kitchen stove for kitchen utensils, potholders etc. Can also be used as a towel rack in the kitchen, or in the bathroom. The model was common from the late 19th century until the 1930s.
MATERIAL Highest quality. Sand-cast brass. Polished shiny surface, but not lacquered. The brass darkens over time if not polished.
Length with knobs 80 cm
MOUNTING The wall brackets have sturdy iron screws (3.5 mm) that are carefully screwed into the wall. The hooks and brackets are then screwed onto the bar. Last of all, tighten the screws that prevent the bar from rolling.
TIP The bar can be shortened by sawing it off. It can also be connected to another pole if you want a longer version. In this case, you should use a so-called coupling sleeve and place a wall bracket over the joint.
Also available in nickel-plated version.
EUR274.64
Kitchen stove rod with sturdy hooks for kitchen utensils, potholders, pots etc. Can also be used as a towel rack in the kitchen, or in the bathroom. The model was common from the late 1800s until the 1930s. Highest quality.
The bar can be shortened by sawing it off. It can also be connected to another pole if a longer version is desired. In this case, a wall bracket should be placed over the joint.
EUR467.21
Coat rack in pine after a model from around 1870. Turned knobs. The board is edged all around with carnis profile. Sturdy and useful for clothes, work clothes, in kitchens for towels and aprons, etc. Was usually painted in the same color as the other carpentry in the room. Two lengths, one with four knobs and one with six.
EUR54.56
A well-made three-tiered shelf modeled on a pantry in Gävle from the 1890s. A good example of the care that was put into the carpentry of even the simplest of living spaces.
EUR412.19
Turn-of-the-century screw hook made of solid brass with an iron screw part. Common in the past as a clothes hook in rooms and hallways, as a towel rack in kitchens, etc.
Also available in a nickel-plated version. See related products.
EUR13.76
Turn-of-the-century screw hook made of solid nickel-plated brass with iron screw part. Common in the past as a clothes hook in rooms and hallways, as a towel rack in kitchens, etc.
Also available in brass. See related products.
Total length about 50 mm, of which the hook 30 mm
EUR12.84
Total length approx. 60 mm, of which the hook approx. 43 mm.
EUR14.67
Single hook in nickel-plated or untreated brass. Common during the period 1920 – 1965. Screw included.
EUR4.77 – EUR5.32
The Gysinge tile is a beveled tile for bathrooms and kitchens of a model that was common in Sweden in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Several Swedish tile manufacturers existed at the time, including Ekeby Bruk in Uppsala.
What distinguishes Swedish tiles from international models is that Swedish tiles are usually square, not rectangular, and that they are available in so many parts, including half-tiles, borders and moldings, that a complete set can be made. The tiles are thick and strong and have a vibrant surface precisely because they are handmade and fired in old kilns. The glazing is also done by hand, which further enhances the rustic impression. All tiles are labeled “Gysinge” on the back.
EUR164.60
Towel made of roller blind fabric.
The model for this rustic fabric, which is woven especially for Gysinge, comes from a farm in Hälsingland and dates from the early 1800s.The roller blind fabrics are woven with a shuttle in old-fashioned looms and therefore have smooth, fine and strong selvedges, which do not need to be hemmed or cut.
This fabric is a quality product that gets more and more beautiful the more you use it and wash it.
EUR27.97
The traditional kitchen and toilet towel in “poor man’s suit” in classic white, blue, unbleached and red.
50% cotton, 50% linen of bleached quality with elements of bleached and unbleached yarn.
Shrinks about 7% on first wash. Machine wash recommended, preferably 90 degrees after heavy soiling, otherwise 40 or 60 degrees. Can be ironed or mangled. As towels, it is sufficient to hang them smooth after washing and then fold them. Stains are removed with linseed oil soap. Sold as towels in four different colors and as white napkins.
The towels from Gysinge have an interesting history. Until the 1980s, Gysinge was a nursing home run by the county council. To create employment for the 60 or so mentally ill people who stayed at the home, there was, among other things, a weaving room. Many of the inmates spent a long time in the weaving room, which gave them a more meaningful existence – and the county council a cash injection. At the home, real fabrics were woven, not therapy work in the modern, negative sense. For example, all the curtains, tablecloths and napkins were woven for the reopening of Gysinge Manor in the 1960s. This towel fabric is a so-called sieve weave (the pattern looks like a sieve – but only appears after washing!), woven to order for a guesthouse in Järvsö in the 60s. The weaving method is also called poor man’s cloth, a weaving method that produced a fabric that looks much more exclusive than it really is. The weaving method is very old and produces a highly absorbent and durable fabric, which has always been used for towels and tablecloths. The fabric is most beautiful if you mangle it, then the shiny linen threads in the weft are emphasized, against the duller warp of cotton. The quality only becomes more beautiful the more you wear the fabric.
EUR22.83
The traditional kitchen and toilet towel in “poor man’s suit” in classic white or blue. The sturdy napkin for everyday and party.
This towel fabric is a so-called sieve weave (the pattern looks like a sieve – but only appears after washing!), woven to order for a guesthouse in Järvsö in the 60s.
The weaving method is also called poor man’s cloth, a weaving method that produced a fabric that looks much more exclusive than it really is.
The weaving method is very old and produces a highly absorbent and durable fabric, which has always been used for towels and tablecloths. The fabric is most beautiful if you mangle it, then the shiny linen threads in the weft are emphasized, against the duller warp of cotton. The quality only becomes more beautiful the more you wear the fabric.
One of the contradictions of the fabric is that as towels it gives a slightly old-fashioned robust character, while as a well-mangled tablecloth it gives an exclusive feeling of “Oh my, what’s this?”.
