Vintage Modernist stoneware bowl by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s

Beautiful stoneware platter in a leaf shape by Gunnar Nylund. Purplish brown glaze with contrasting bright blue areas. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...

Stoneware vase in a clean form by Gunnar Nylund, the undulating rim softens the form. Vivacious blue glaze with purple streaks. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...

Lovely stoneware bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, in a small, sensitive form. Unglazed outside and inside in vibrant, glossy blue. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has come out of Swedish arts and crafts...

Lovely, small stoneware bowl by Wilhelm Kåge. Unglazed base and inside in vibrant, glossy blue coming over the edge and gathering in a thicker drip close to the bottom. “Farsta” sto...

Low “Farsta” bowl or platter, made from stoneware in a smooth, thick form. Vibrant blue glaze. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most...

Beautiful “Farsta” bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, in delicate stoneware with natural tones. Yellow inside, outside with red streaks in a striking pattern. “Farsta”...

A grey and blue glazed stoneware bowl designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.

Arne Bang for Royal Copenhagen, ribbed ceramic bowl, 1940s. An extraordinary example of Arne Bang's aesthetics, this ribbed stoneware bowl is the echelon of the Danish designer's wo...

Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Arne Bang, Denmark, c. 1930 This modern, geometric bowl is a beautiful example of Arne Bang's design sensibility and glazing expertise. The contrast between...

A grey glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.

A grey glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.

A brown-glazed fluted stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.