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Gunnar Nylund Collection

Rubus ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Small ceramic bowl from the Rubus collection by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Decorative
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Rubus ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund
Rubus ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund
$450
H 2.25 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
. Three wonderful pieces/vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
. Three wonderful pieces/vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
. Three wonderful pieces/vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
. Three wonderful pieces/vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
. Three wonderful pieces/vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Collection of 4 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
. Three wonderful pieces/vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Collection of 2 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
. Three wonderful pieces/vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1967's Model 5 Vase from Eterna Collection
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1967 for the Eterna Collection this cylindric, ocre and yellow glazed
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Vases

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1964's Mustard Flower Vase from Petitess Collection
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1964 for the Petitess Collection this cylindric, mustard brown glazed
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Vases

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1965's Model 7 Flower Vase from Rubus Collection
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1965 for the Rubus Collection this cylindric, ocre and green glazed
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Vases

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Midcentury Set of 8 Rörstrand Ritzi Vases and Bowls Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Brown / green collection of 8 vases and bowls from Rörstrand Sweden, designed by Gunnar Nylund in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Colorful Four Piece Art Glass Decanter Collection by Strombergshyttan Studio
By Gunnar Nylund, Asta Stromberg, Strombergshyttan
Located in Chicago, IL
today. In addition to Asta’s work, the prominent artist Gunnar Nylund was also responsible for bringing
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

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Gunnar Nylund, Collection of Stoneware Vases and Bowls, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
. Designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish 1914-1997). All vases with highly artistic glazes and colors
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Collection of Ten Bowls by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Collection of ten bowls designed by Gunnar Nylund. Handmade at Rorstrand during the 1950s. Varying
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Collection of Ten Bowls by Gunnar Nylund
Collection of Ten Bowls by Gunnar Nylund
H 15.5 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
Collection of Sommerso Vases by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Strombergshyttan, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of seven  "Sommerso" vases designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Strömbergshyttan in Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

Chamotted vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Early vase by Gunnar Nylund from his Chamotte collection which was introduced 1936 and became a
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

1950s Robus Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
1950s Decorative Vase from the Robus collection by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Decorative
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Collection of Nine Miniature Stoneware Vases and Bowls by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Collection of nine amazing miniature stoneware vases and platters by Gunnar Nylund. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Rubus ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Small ceramic bowl from the Rubus collection by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Decorative
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Rubus ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund
Rubus ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund
H 2.25 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Collection of 8 Chamotte "Hedgehog" Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Set of eight Chamotte "Hedgehog" stoneware vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. The
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Collection of Ten Miniature Stoneware Vases and One Bowl by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Collection of ten miniature stoneware vases and one bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Exquisite little pieces
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Large Robus Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Large Ceramic bowl from the Robus collection by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Decorative
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Set of Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Set of a large and small ceramic bowl from the Rubus collection by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Set of Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund
Set of Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund
H 2 in W 10.2 in D 10.2 in
Mid-Century Modern White Porcelain Bowl by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand. CANDIA KRONSKAL collection.
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Vintage 1960s European Porcelain

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Porcelain

Gunnar Nylund, Unique Hand Painted Vases, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
signed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish 1914-1997). All vases with highly artistic hand painted patterns
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Saxbo, Vase, Bowl, Dish, Pitcher, Glazed Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
An assorted collection of small works in stoneware. Pitcher, bowl and vase by Gunnar Nylund for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stålhane & Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware vessels, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s. Three designed by Gunnar Nylund, and the rest by Carl-Harry Stålhane. All vases with
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Collection of Ten Vases by Stalhane & Nylund
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Collection of ten stoneware vases designed by Carl Harry Stalhane and Gunnar Nylund. Hand made at
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stålhane & Gunnar Nylund, Small Vase & Bowls, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
An assorted collection of small 1 vase and small 2 bowls executed in stoneware and produced by
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Collection Of Rorstrand Vases
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Rorstrand vases. The vases are being sold separately. Please email or call for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Pottery

Collection Of Rorstrand Vases
Collection Of Rorstrand Vases
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Collection of Stoneware Miniatures by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of nine exquisite stoneware miniature vases and bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Beautiful pastel glazes
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Collection of Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hägersten, SE
Collection of six vases designed by Gunnar Nylund. Handmade in Sweden by Rörstrand during the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Collection of 9 Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare nine piece collection. Nine stoneware vases in eggshell glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Collection of Nine Miniature Stoneware Vases and Bowls by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Collection of nine amazing miniature stoneware vases and platters by Gunnar Nylund. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Robus Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic bowl from the Robus collection by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Decorative flame
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Robus Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund
Robus Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Collection of Vases by Carl Harry Stålhane & Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hägersten, SE
Collection of ten vases designed by Carl Harry Stålhane and Gunnar Nylund. Produced in Sweden by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Green Hares Fur Glazed Stoneware Bowl Signed Rörstrand Sweden 1960
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
green hares fur bowl is an excellent example of Gunnar Nylund's stoneware collection with Rorstrand. Is
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Collection of Eight Vases in White Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, collection of eight vases in white porcelain. In perfect condition
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Ceramics

Collection of Vases by Gunnar Nylund and Carl Harry Stalhane
Located in New York, NY
A collection of studio vases by Gunnar Nylund and Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand, Sweden
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20th Century Swedish Ceramics

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Porcelain

Collection of 10 Ceramic Pieces by Nylund and Stalhane for Rorstrand, including One Unique Studio Piece by Stalhane
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Maastricht, NL
are marked with the Rörstrand logo and by the designer. The three largest bowls are by Gunnar Nylund
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Eight Ceramic Pieces by Stalhane and Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Maastricht, NL
pieces are designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl Harry Stalhane. The brown vase is made by Birger Larsson
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

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Gunnar Nylund Collection For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gunnar nylund collection you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A gunnar nylund collection — often made from ceramic, stoneware and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a gunnar nylund collection — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A gunnar nylund collection, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand and Carl-Harry Stålhane each produced at least one beautiful gunnar nylund collection that is worth considering.

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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.

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