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What is feldspar porcelain?
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Feldspar porcelain is a type of ceramic made from a blend of kaolin clay and the mineral feldspar. The mix of ores gives the porcelain a translucent gray-blue appearance. Rorstrand is known for producing feldspar porcelain décor. On 1stDibs, shop a range of feldspar porcelain decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Folk Art Dish with Red Floral Motif by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1930
By Rörstrand, Ilse Claesson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a large and very charming dish designed by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand. This stunning 30 cm diameter dish, features a romantic hand-painted motif typical of the 1920s-1930s countryside, showcasing a cute red color. The centerpiece of the dish depicts a bird surrounded by flowers, all framed by an outer border with painted squares that resemble a bamboo grid.
About Ilse Claesson
Ilse Claesson (1907–1999) was one of Sweden's most prominent ceramic artists of the 20th century. After studying at the School of Design and Crafts in Gothenburg, she began working at the Rörstrand factory during the 1920s and 1930s. Ilse became well-known for her Art Deco-inspired designs, and her work is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
She was also known as Ilse Roempke...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Folk Art Ceramics
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Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund Swedish 'ARO' Bowl in Blue Glazed Stoneware, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish mid-century stoneware ‘ARO’ bowl, designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s. Made from blue-glazed stoneware. Inscribed with producer’s mark to the un...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Groupe of 6 White and Grey Vessels Rörstrand Sweden 1950
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 6 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl Harry Stålhane. Their slick minimalistic and elegant...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Walrus by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
Walrus by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Gunnar Nylund became well known for a vast and diversified production of stoneware animal sculptures, which he designed for...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gray Vase "Collier", Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s - Mid century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Collier" designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14 cm (5,6") high and about 13 cm (5,2") in diameter. It´s in mint condition.
Gunnar Nylund was...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
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Porcelain