Gunnar Nylund Furniture
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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Creator: Gunnar Nylund
Dealer: Balder Design
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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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Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Rörstrand Ritzi Vases and Bowl Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful blue glaze on these 2 vases and bowl from Rörstrand Sweden, designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s.
They are all in good vintage condition.
Dimensions: Large vase H ...
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Midcentury Modern Groupe of 6 White and Grey Vessels Rörstrand Sweden 1950
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Floor Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A gorgeous floor vase produced at Rörstrand and designed by maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful brown glazed in shifting dark earthy colors. Rar...
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Midcentury Modern Earthy Tone Ceramic Table Lamp Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful table lamp in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons from Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors working together with the all...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful pieces, two vases and one bowl from Rörstrand and maker, designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Exceptional glazed vases with wonderful curves. Thi...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 3Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker, designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed vases with wonderful curves. The craftsmanship on these va...
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Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vases "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two wonderful vases was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden.
Good vintage condition.
Measure: H 31 cm and 26.5cm
Signed R SWE...
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Midcentury Modern Pair of Ceramic Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of two bowls contains the largest model of the AXK bowl and a ARO bowl, both manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The ...
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Midcentury Modern Sculptural Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderfully crafted stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s with exceptional yellow green, brown hare fur glaze.
Good vintage condition with.
Dimensions: Height 25 cm ...
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Midcentury Modern Large Table Lamp "Chamotte" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large size table lamp (Vase) of a group called "Chamotte". The name indicates the large fragments of chamotte pieces that was put into the vase to give it that spectacular look, they...
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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s, Sweden.
The brown golden glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the shape a...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker or Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed vases in good condition.
Measures: Height 26 cm, 17 cm...
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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Large Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A gorgeous large vase from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful brown glazed in shifting dark colors.
Good vintage condition, s...
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Scandinavian Midcentury Set of 8 Rörstrand Ritzi Vases and Bowls Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Brown / green collection of 8 vases and bowls from Rörstrand Sweden, designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s. This collection contains vases and bowls ...
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Midcentury Modern Groupe of 3 Earthy Vases Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 3 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Gunnar Nylund. Their slick minimalistic and elegant form make a perfect set...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful bowls from Rörstrand and designed by Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed bowls in good condition. The structure and form of the bowls w...
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Midcentury Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This fantastic vase was made in Sweden in the 1950s at Rörstrand and designed by Gunnar Nylund.
Beautiful in its shifting glaze (black & green) color and stunning form.
Good co...
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Midcentury Modern Large Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large, unusual stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s is gifted with light brown/green/red harefur glaze. And it has that stunning look of Nylunds great craftsmanship. It really gives a great impression.
Signed Rörstrand Nylund...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 2 Ceramic Pieces Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These vases made in ceramic and named Rubus was designed by one of the ceramic designer icons of Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This set containing 2 pieces with wonderful earthy blue colors ...
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Midcentury Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful large vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s Sweden.
The glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the bottleneck sha...
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Midcentury Modern Ceramic set of 3 Bowls Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful collection of 3 ARO bowls was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden.
The glaze is amazing and works with the articulat...
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Midcentury Pair of Bowls Rörstrand Sweden by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Pair of bowls Rörstrand made in Sweden by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s. Wonderful glaze on these bowls.
They are both in good condition
Measures: 16 x 12 X 8 cm.
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Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional quality over these vases produced in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund. It was made in 1950s and has a nice shimmer glaze with fine lines.
Part...
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Midcentury Modern Large Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderfully crafted large stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s with exceptional yellow green, brown hare fur glaze.
Good vintage condition with small uneven parts ...
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Midcentury Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The green/brown glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the shape and form of this vase that’s a not so usual one to come by.
Very nice condition.
Dimensions: Height 24 cm,...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic pieces Sweden 1950 Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful pieces made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund
The vases have nice antique look in a modern shape. The vases are nicely sc...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 4 Ceramic Pieces Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These vessels and vases made in ceramic and named Rubus was designed by one of the ceramic designer icons of Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This set containin...
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Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vase Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large vase in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons of Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors in blue, grey and dark brown.
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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase and Bowl Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful large vase and bowl was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden.
The glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the bottl...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund 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 Nylund.
Great looking vases with that caracteristc harefur glaze.
Good v...
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Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two wonderful vases were created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden. These vases are not so often seen as a pair, and with its wonderfu...
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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Bowl and Vase "Rialto" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of two ceramic pieces bowl and Vase was manufactured in Sweden for Rörstrand in the midcentury and designed by Gunnar Nylund.
Very good condition.
Measures: Bowl 16 x...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 4 Ceramic Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 4 wonderful vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The Vases are made in nice sculptural shape and with wonderful glaze. ...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 5 Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 5 wonderful bowls from Rörstrand and maker or designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed bowls in good condition. The structure and form of th...
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Midcentury Modern Rare Pair of Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces were made in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1940-1950s.
This is the small size vase and the large vase called "Charmotte". The name in...
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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Set of 3 Bowls Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful collection of 3 small ARO bowls was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden.
The glaze is amazing and works with the art...
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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden.
Vase ‘Caolina’ is made in stoneware.
Measure: H 31 cm/ 12 1/4"
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Midcentury Modern Rare Pair of Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces were made in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1940-1950s.
This is the small size vase and the large vase called "Charmotte". The name in...
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Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s.
These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s.
These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s.
These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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Collection of 4 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of 4 stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s.
These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be...
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Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s.
These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s.
These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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Collection of 2 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s.
These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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Gunnar Nylund furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Gunnar Nylund furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gunnar Nylund furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Gunnar Nylund were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, and Stig Lindberg. Prices for Gunnar Nylund furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $165 and can go as high as $20,573, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,200.