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Chamotte Hedgehog

Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Chamotte 'Hedgehog' Series, Sculpted Topaz Vase
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Frome, GB
This viviacious work of Swedish Modernist design is the 'Igelkott' ('Hedgehog') vase that comes
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

A Green Hedgehog vase - Chamotte - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green Hedgehog-vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 11 cm (4.4") high and in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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A White Hedgehog vase - Chamotte - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A white Hedgehog-vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 11 cm (4.4") high and in
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Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Chamotte Ceramic Table Lamp, Midcentury, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Bochum, NRW
hedgehog". Impressed mark on the bottom "Rörstrand Sverige Chamotte Nylund". In very good used condition
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Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Modern White Hedgehog Vase by Gunnar Nylund för Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
' (Hedgehog) vase, part of the extensive 'Chamott' (Chamotte) series created between 1936 and 1948. Gunnar
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-century Modern Green Hedgehog Vase by Gunnar Nylund för Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
' ('Hedgehog') vase, part of the extensive 'Chamott' (Chamotte) series created between 1936 and 1948. Gunnar
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Cenury Modern "Chamotte" Vase in Corn Blue Color by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Century Modern "chamotte" vase in corn blue color by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand. A small and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist stoneware table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, made in chamotte stoneware in Nylund’s “Hedgehog” model. The
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

White Stoneware Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A white vase in the slightly rougher Chamotte clay that Gunnar also designed the iconic hedgehog
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
to experiment with novel forms, materials, glazes, and decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with chamotted stoneware
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with chamotted stoneware
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
, materials, glazes, and decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
, materials, glazes, and decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with chamotted stoneware
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with chamotted stoneware
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
to experiment with novel forms, materials, glazes, and decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with chamotted stoneware
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
to experiment with novel forms, materials, glazes, and decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with chamotted stoneware
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with chamotted stoneware
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
to experiment with novel forms, materials, glazes, and decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with chamotted stoneware
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
decor. The “Chamotte” pieces are fine examples of his experimentation. Made with chamotted stoneware
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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Chamotte Hedgehog For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chamotte hedgehog you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chamotte hedgehog for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic and stoneware. Your living room may not be complete without a chamotte hedgehog — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A chamotte hedgehog is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chamotte Hedgehog?

A chamotte hedgehog can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,268, while the lowest priced sells for $645 and the highest can go for as much as $5,415.

Finding the Right vases for You

Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic. 

Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.

The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.

Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.

Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.

On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.