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Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and 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
White Vase in Glazed Ceramic with Spiky Surface by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
White vase in glazed ceramic with spiky surface by Gunnar Nylund Made and marked by Rörstrand, Sweden. Additional information: Material: Glazed ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Chamottered stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 16 H cm.
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1950s European Vintage Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Stoneware Chamotte Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Gunnar Nylund bowl in earth tone colors, matte glazed in brown and yellow. This bowl is made by ceramics artist Gunnar Nylund for Swedish porcelain and...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Chamottered stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Ar...
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1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Chamottered stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Ar...
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1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Chamottered stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 12 H cm.
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1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Chamottered stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Ar...
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1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund. Chamottered stoneware from Rorstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 16 H cm.
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1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Chamottered stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Ar...
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1950s European Vintage Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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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 information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylun...
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1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic. Fawn by Gunar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian ceramic. Fawn by Gunar Nylund.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

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Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
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Gunnar Nylund asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Gunnar Nylund asian art and 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 asian art and furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original asian art and furniture by Gunnar Nylund were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider asian art and furniture by Rörstrand, Awaji Pottery, and Royal Copenhagen. Prices for Gunnar Nylund asian art and furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $244 and can go as high as $1,775, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $832.

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