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Gunnar Nylund Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950's, Model 'AUV', Mid Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with Nathalie Krebs. Exceptional eggshell glaze with hues of blue and brown. Impeccable and rare
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Vintage 1950s Vases

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Ceramic

Large green Danish Stoneware Bowl, Saxbo, Eva Staehr-Nielsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Saxbo, Eva Stæhr Nielsen
Located in Odense, DK
established in 1930 by Nathalie Krebs, who had previously worked at Bing & Grøndahl. She was trained as a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Rare Stoneware Pitcher Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Green and Brown, Sweden, 1950's
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Grøndahl, and later founding ceramic workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs. Exceptional
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940's, Large Baluster Shape Vase
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Grøndahl, and later founding ceramic workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs. Exceptional
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Danish Modern Stoneware Table Lamp by Saxbo, Eva Staehr-Nielsen, Denmark, 1940s
By Eva Stæhr Nielsen, Saxbo
Located in Odense, DK
Saxbo. The Saxbo Pottery was established in 1930 by Nathalie Krebs, who had previously worked at Bing
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Ceramic Vase Jug by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Paris, FR
Danish brand Bing & Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs
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Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Jug by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Paris, FR
brand Bing & Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established
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Vintage 1950s Ceramics

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Blue-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
found ceramic workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Orange-Glazed Firesand, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
later founded ceramic workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs.  
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Ritzi Series Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
later founding ceramic workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs.    
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, Eggshell Stoneware Pitcher, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Grøndahl, and later founding ceramic workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs. Exceptional
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Floor Vase - Brown Rubus - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - 20th Century
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Danish brand Bing & Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Two Brown and green-glazed Gunnar Nylund Bowls, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
collaboration with Nathalie Krebs, he co-founded the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar Nylund
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware Pitcher, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
& Grøndahl, and later founding ceramic workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs. Nylund is
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Green & Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
& Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
later founding ceramic workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs. Has a similar style as
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Dish, Yellow-Glazed Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
& Grøndahl, and later founding ceramic workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs. Has a similar
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Incised Stoneware Rörstand, Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
partnership with Nathalie Krebs.  
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Stoneware Rörstand, Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
with Nathalie Krebs.  
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Sculpture Ceramic Fish - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar Nylund was
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Large Ceramic Floor Vase - Dark Brown - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - 20th Century
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Danish brand Bing & Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

White Speckled Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Beautiful Glaze Midcentury Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Green Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Beautiful Glaze - Midcentury Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar Nylund was
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Stoneware Table Lamp by Saxbo Green Glazing Eva Staehr-Nielsen, Denmark, 1940s
By Eva Stæhr Nielsen, Saxbo
Located in Odense, DK
established in 1930 by Nathalie Krebs, who had previously worked at Bing & Grøndahl. She was trained as a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian modern large ceramic ashtray by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950’s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in London, GB
Bing & Grøndahl, and later he founded ceramic workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Medium Blue Green Stoneware Bowl Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in Denmark with Nathalie Krebs. In 1931, he was recruited by Rörstrand in Lidköping, Sweden, where he
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Large Floor Vase - Green Speckled Glaze - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bing & Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Round Black Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gray & Blue Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
brand Bing & Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar Nylund was then asked to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Danish brand Bing & Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
studio Nylund & Krebs, later Saxbo, with his colleague Nathalie Krebs in 1929. He returned to Bing
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

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Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Stoneware vase pitcher Rörstrand ca 1955
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in EL Waalre, NL
together with Nathalie Krebs he started a ceramics workshop Nylund og Krebs that later was renamed to Saxbo
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

A large blue ashtray by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Designed by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in London, GB
workshop Saxbo, in partnership with Nathalie Krebs. Other ceramicists of the period include Axel Salto
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Ceramic Bowl Green Stripes for Rörstrand Sweden 1960s
By Saxbo, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Bing & Grøndahl in a short period from 1926-28 just before he established Saxbo together with Nathalie
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware, Ceramic

Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Lovely Bowl Flambé-technique - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century Design
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar Nylund was then asked to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Grey Stoneware Vases Chamotte, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
& Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nathalie Krebs in 1929. He returned to Bing & Grøndahl throughout the years as a freelance designer. He
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Five Modernist Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
his colleague Nathalie Krebs in 1929. He returned to Bing & Grøndahl throughout the years as a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Midcentury Lion Figurine by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
professional life and started the ceramic studio Nylund & Krebs, later Saxbo, with his colleague Nathalie Krebs
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Three Modernist Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
studio Nylund & Krebs, later Saxbo, with his colleague Nathalie Krebs in 1929. He returned to Bing
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
started the ceramic studio Nylund & Krebs, later Saxbo, with his colleague Nathalie Krebs in 1929. He
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
studio Nylund & Krebs, later Saxbo, with his colleague Nathalie Krebs in 1929. He returned to Bing
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Vase with Handle, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
& Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish Mid-Century Small Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Lidköping, SE
Saxbo Workshop together with Nathalie Krebs in 1929. In 1931 Nylund was headhunted by Rörstrand
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Lidköping, SE
Saxbo Workshop together with Nathalie Krebs in 1929. In 1931 Nylund was headhunted by Rörstrand
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Mid-Century Miniature Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Lidköping, SE
Saxbo Workshop together with Nathalie Krebs in 1929. In 1931 Nylund was headhunted by Rörstrand
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Swedish mid-century set, vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Lidköping, SE
Saxbo Workshop together with Nathalie Krebs in 1929. In 1931 Nylund was headhunted by Rörstrand
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Black Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar Nylund was
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar Nylund was
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gray Speckled Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Unique Flambe Line Bedouin Vase
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
joined Bing and Grondhal in 1926, where he met Nathalie Krebs. In 1929, they established Nylund-Krebs the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Unique Flambe Line Bedouin Vase
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Unique Flambe Line Bedouin Vase
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Brown Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Acorn shaped, Mid-Century Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
brand Bing & Grondahl where he worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

White Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid-Century Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Light Purple Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique, Brown Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
worked until 1928. After that he together with Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

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Krebs Nathalie For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal krebs nathalie for your home. Each krebs nathalie for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stoneware and porcelain. There are many kinds of the krebs nathalie you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A krebs nathalie made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Krebs Nathalie?

Prices for a krebs nathalie start at $260 and top out at $9,800 with the average selling for $1,035.

Gunnar Nylund for sale on 1stDibs

Swedish artist-designer Gunnar Nylund — who worked at iconic porcelain manufacturer Rörstrand for decades — was never satisfied with the status quo. He played with organic shapes, rich colors and dazzling patterns to create some of the most exquisite ceramic and porcelain sculptures, vessels and other furnishings and decor of the 20th century. 

Born in Paris to artists Fernanda Jacobsen-Nylund and Felix Nylund, Gunnar lived in Finland as a child but when the Finnish Civil War broke out in 1918, he moved with his mother to her native Denmark. He initially pursued architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts but cut his schooling short when he accepted a position at the Bing & Grøndahl porcelain factory, where he worked for artist Paul Gauguin’s son, Jean, for several years, creating a range of stoneware pieces.

Dissatisfied with the factory's traditional approach to art, Nylund moved on from Bing & Grøndahl and sought to create works in a modernist style. In 1929, Nylund and chemist Nathalie Krebs opened their own ceramics workshop called Saxbo in Saxbo, Denmark. The company’s works garnered praise at a Svenskt Tenn exhibition, and the prestigious Swedish manufacturer Rörstrand offered Nylund a position as creative director.

While he later worked for Nymolle Ceramic Factory in Denmark for a short period, Nylund produced his most famous works while employed by Rörstrand. Fresh ideas and methods intrigued Nylund and he was always eager to try new techniques at the manufacturer. He worked in the Art Deco style, creating warm-toned matte-glazed stoneware sculptures and ceramic tableware that are devoid of lavish ornamentation. Later, he crafted numerous figurines and highly stylized animal sculptures. Nylund’s work can be found at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, the Designmuseum Denmark and elsewhere.

Find vintage Gunnar Nylund serveware, sculptures and vessels on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.