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Gunnar Nylund Figurine of a Hermelin 'Ferret', Sweden 1940s, 1st Quality
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Skanninge, SE
30cm (11,8in) without.
Gunnar Nylund’s animal figurines are among his most loved creations
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Elm
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 9.85 in
Skunk Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Skunk figurine in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Deer Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Deer figurine in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Additional
Category
Vintage 1950s European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hermelin Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermelin Figurine in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Additional
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Additional
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hermelin Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermelin figurine in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund.
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Additional
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Midcentury Lion Figurine by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gorgeous stoneware lion figurine by Gunnar Nylund with an expressive face and glaze gathering
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Figurine Ferret, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A figurine of a Ferret designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 12 cm high and in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 4.73 in W 3.75 in D 9.06 in
Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture of a deer in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 27,5 x 16.5 cm (11
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 8.47 in W 6.5 in D 10.83 in
Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely animal sculpture of a monkey designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 16 cm high and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 6.3 in W 5.52 in D 8.27 in
A stoneware fawn by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware figurine of a deer by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. Incised on the base with makers mark
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Walrus by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Walrus by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Gunnar Nylund became well known for a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century modern pottery figurine a "camel" made by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
very talented Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. This is a gorgeous piece and fun, originally mostly used as
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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H 3.93 in W 4.72 in D 7.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Figurine by Gunnar Nylund of a Gibbon Ape, Rörstrand 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern rare figurine by Gunnar Nylund of a checky Gibbon ape, from Rörstrand, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 6.89 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Swedish Mid-Century Small Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Lidköping, SE
Gunnar Nylund is one of the most respected Swedish ceramic designers of the 20th century. Nylund
Category
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
Gunnar Nylund is one of the most respected Swedish ceramic designers of the 20th century. Nylund
Category
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
Gunnar Nylund is one of the most respected Swedish ceramic designers of the 20th century. Nylund
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase in a clean form by Gunnar Nylund, the undulating rim softens the form. Vivacious
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware platter in a leaf shape by Gunnar Nylund. Purplish brown glaze with contrasting
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish mid-century set, vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Lidköping, SE
Gunnar Nylund is one of the most respected Swedish ceramic designers of the 20th century. Nylund
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, large stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a classic form. Glazed pale blue with “Mimosa
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Materials
Stoneware
H 11.82 in W 4.93 in D 3.15 in
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a bold asymmetric form, sometimes called the Nylund
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Materials
Stoneware
H 11.82 in W 4.93 in D 3.15 in
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a curvesome, tapering form. Glazed pale blue with a
Category
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
Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a plump form with a slender neck. Glazed pale
Category
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
Elegant “Chamotte” stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a stately form. Made in a technique where
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Materials
Stoneware
H 9.26 in W 7.29 in D 4.93 in
Modernist Stoneware "Flambé" Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, from the “Flambé” series. Dramatic decor of a lion
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Neat stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a drop form. Glazed eggshell white over a subtle graphic
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, in an oval boat shape with an undulating edge. Large
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Materials
Stoneware
H 5.91 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Five Modernist Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of five stoneware vases by Gunnar Nylund, in a variation of elegant, curvesome forms and sizes
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Materials
Stoneware
Three Modernist Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three beautiful stoneware vases by Gunnar Nylund, in imaginative, curvesome forms. “Mimosa
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Animal Sculpture of Weasel in Nature for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage animal sculpture/figurine of a weasel in nature by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 7.29 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
White 1960s Eggshell Glazed Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1960s eggshell glazed ceramic vase in white by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand.
It comes
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 8.67 in Dm 4.93 in
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
-green glaze, and gold detail.
Gunnar Nylund crafted a wide variety of animal figurines and sculptures
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
-green glaze, and gold detail.
Gunnar Nylund crafted a wide variety of animal figurines and sculptures
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
-green glaze, and gold detail.
Gunnar Nylund crafted a wide variety of animal figurines and sculptures
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Category
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
-green glaze, and gold detail.
Gunnar Nylund crafted a wide variety of animal figurines and sculptures
Category
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
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing and rare glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
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Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Category
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, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of three beautiful stoneware vases.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1965
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of eight beautiful stoneware vases with amazing and rare glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for
Category
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, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
makers mark "R" for Rörstrand.
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was born in Paris, France. His parents were the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Lion Figurine by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gorgeous stoneware lion figurine by Gunnar Nylund with an enthusiastic face and glaze gathering
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Dog Figurine in Porcelain by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Dog Figurine in porcelain by Gunnar Nylund
Porcelain figurine from Rörstrand.
Additional
Category
Vintage 1950s Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Seal Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Seal figurine in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Additional
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figurine in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand.
Additional
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sitting Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Sitting bear figurine in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund.
Stoneware figurine from Rorstrand
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Monkey Figurine by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Playful stoneware figurine by Gunnar Nylund, depicting a monkey leaning back in a leisurely way
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Deer Figurine by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
wonderful presence. Unique yellow glaze.
Gunnar Nylund’s animal figurines are among his most loved
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
White Penguin Figurine, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely penguin sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. The sculpture is 15.5 cm (6.2
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Midcentury Monkey Figurine by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Adorable stoneware monkey figurine by Gunnar Nylund, glazed white and dark brown. Beautifully
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 6.3 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Monkey Figurine by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Adorable stoneware monkey figurine by Gunnar Nylund, glazed white and dark brown. Beautifully
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 8.08 in W 10.04 in D 4.34 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Monkeys Figurine by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware figurine by Gunnar Nylund, depicting a monkey mother with its baby cradled in its
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Ceramic Figurine Fish, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely animal sculpture of a head of a fish designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 14 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Gunnar Nylund Dolphin Figurine with Dark Glaze by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Nylund and made by Rörstand, Sweden
The figurine is signed with the monogram GN for Gunnar Nylund and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
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Gunnar Nylund Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of gunnar nylund figurines is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gunnar nylund figurines — often made from ceramic, stoneware and porcelain — can elevate any home. Gunnar nylund figurines have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Gunnar nylund figurines made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Gunnar Nylund Figurines?
Gunnar nylund figurines can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $487, while the lowest priced sells for $328 and the highest can go for as much as $3,306.
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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