Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
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.
Find vintage Gunnar Nylund serveware, sculptures and vessels on 1stDibs.
31
to
3
28
3
31
31
31
13
11
31
30
1
4
12
4
Height
to
Width
to
30
14
3
1
1
27
25
24
327
296
226
222
189
Creator: Gunnar Nylund
Monkey Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s, Glazed Stoneware
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware.
Signed.
H: 15.5 cm / 6''
W: 19 cm / 7 1/2''
D: 13.5 cm / 5 1/4''
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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 beautifully in all its nooks and crannies. Gunnar Nylund’s animal figurines are among hi...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund's 1960s Rörstrand Brutalistic Parrot Chamotte Sculpture, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
This bird is created by the prominent artist Gunnar Nylund during the 1960s. Manufactured by Rörstrand, the renowned ceramic company in Sweden, the sculpture carries with it the lega...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund "Iller" Stonewear Weasel with Stand for Rörstrand Sweden 1960's
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "Iller" Stonewear Weasel with stand for Rörstrand Sweden 1960's
A beautiful vintage weasel in stoneware by Gunnar Nylund for Ro¨rstrand, Sweden, circa 1960 in perfec...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Gunnar Nylund, ceramic sculpture/vase/bowl, shape of fish, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase/bowl in shape of a fish, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand. Sweden mid-1900s.
Signed. In good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century modern pottery figurine a "camel" made by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very rare and stunning vintage porcelain figurine in the shape of a camel stoneware design by very talented Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. This is a gorgeous piece and fun, originall...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture Ceramic Fish - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely fish sculpture in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 16.5 cm (6.6") high. It is in excellent condition except from some chips on the fish mouth.
Gunnar ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund, 1950’s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic sculpture by Gunnar Nylund, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style: Scandinavian, Mid century
Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
Dimensions: (W x D x H): 14.5 ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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" x 6.6") and 21.5 cm (8.6") high. It is in excellent condition and comes with the or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware.
Stamped.
H: 15.5 cm
W: 18.5 cm
D: 10 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Antilope Sculpture Rörstrand ca 1955
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware Sculpture of an Antilope, Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955
Description
A large stoneware sculpture of an Antilope, finished in matte reddish brown and dark brown glazes on a satin-gloss black lacquered wooden base, made in a limited edition of 200 pieces.
Gunnar Nyland was particular known for his animal figures with beautiful experimental glazes. The larger examples of exotic animals - like this antilope - are especially sought after.
This sculpture was designed by Gunnar Nylund and executed by the Swedish ceramics factory Rörstrand in the 1950's. It is fully signed underneath: R (Rörstrand) Sweden with 3 crowns (after 1951 Rörstrand changed to the international spelling Sweden), GN (Gunnar Nylund) and 83/200. As it lacks the post 1960 VDN markings, this piece can be dated between 1951 and 1960.
Artist
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a Swedish artist, ceramist and sculptor most known for his work for the Swedish ceramic manufacturer Rörstrand.
He was born in Paris to a Danish mother...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, 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. Made ca 1960s.
The sculpture is made of st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Figurine of a Hermelin 'Ferret', Sweden 1940s, 1st Quality
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Skanninge, SE
Really nice stoneware sculpture by Gunnar Nylund with an imposing face and glaze.
Depicting a Hermelin or a Ferret. Stands on the original elm stand from Rörstrand. The sculpture can of course stand all by itself without the wooden stand.
The condition is great. No issues!
All company...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Elm
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 information:
Material: Ceramic
Artist: Gunnar Nylund
Size: 23 W X 9 D X 10 H cm.
Category
1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Figurine by Gunnar Nylund of a Gibbon Ape, Rörstrand 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern rare figurine by Gunnar Nylund of a checky Gibbon ape, from Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Sculpture with eggshell glaze and a stand in W...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Additional information:
Material: Ceramic
Artist: Gunnar Nylu...
Category
1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund 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 information:
Material: Ceramic
Artist: Gunnar Nylund
Si...
Category
1950s European Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Shell Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning stoneware sculpture by Gunnar Nylund in the shape of a shell. Beautifully executed with close resemblance to a real shell. Muted green glaze with a...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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 information:
Material: Ceramic
Artist: Gunnar N...
Category
1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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 condition with a lovely glaze. It is marked as 1st quality.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture. Indian Chief. Signed Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculptured head of an American Indian Chief. It is said that this really is a self-portrait of Gunnar Nylund, the artist.
It has its original wooden stand . The height is 42 cm wi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Clay
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 in very good condition with a lovely glaze. It comes with the original wooden base....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950’s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1950’s.
Stoneware and wood.
Signed.
Dimensions:
H: 17.5 cm / 6 3/4"
W: 20 cm / 8”
D: 13.5 cm / 5 1/3”
Gunnar Nylund was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Wood
Midcentury Modern Large Bear Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Limited Edition, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large and heavy ceramic bear was made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand and designed by famous Gunnar Nylund. Together with the fanatics pattern and the stunning glaze thi...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Large Bear Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Limited Edition Sweden 1950
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large and heavy ceramic bear was made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand and designed by famous Gunnar Nylund. Together with the fanatics pattern and the stunning glaze thi...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Ape Sculpture Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Fantastic sculpture of an ape with a lot on his mind, captured in great forms. Produced by Rörstrand and maker/designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful gla...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Sculpture for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully glazed stoneware figure of an antelope head designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand.
Measures: Height with base 13".
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian ceramic by Gunnar Nylund: fish. Brown mat glazure, haze fur.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hudson, NY
Large seashell sculpture design by Gunnar Nylund made by Rörstrand in Sweden, circa 1960 signed on the bottom size with the pedestal.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Midcentury Modern Large Antelope Sculpture Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Fantastic sculpture of an antelope from Rörstrand and maker/designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed and in good condition. The sculptural design of...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Gunnar Nylund sculptures 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 sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures 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 sculptures by Rörstrand, Gustavsberg, and Lisa Larson. Prices for Gunnar Nylund sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $301 and can go as high as $9,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,176.
Creators Similar to Gunnar Nylund
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Gunnar Nylund Furniture
Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
Gunnar Nylund Bowls and Baskets
Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gunnar Nylund Lighting
Gunnar Nylund Asian Art and Furniture
Gunnar Nylund Vases
Gunnar Nylund Decorative Bowls
Gunnar Nylund Urns
Gunnar Nylund Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Gunnar Nylund Jars
Gunnar Nylund Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières