Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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
"Shore Leave, " Sailors at Port with Female Escorts, Rare Art Deco Form, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suggestive of the work of Charles Demuth in its focus on sailors on leave, and its smudgy, atmospheric depiction of men and women on the edge of society, this large and important vas...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Large Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stoneware vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 22.5 cm (9") high. It is in mint condition but marked as 2nd quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Vase Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 25 cm (10") high and 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund wa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown and Yellow-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and yellow-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Glass Vase in Black by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase in Black by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Strömbergshyttan...
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20th Century Swedish Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage, Scandinavian Design
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 20 cm (8") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks in the glaze, it is marked a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
"Nudes with Falcons, " Masterful Art Deco Covered Jar by Nylund for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The largest "Flambe" piece we have ever offered, this covered jar with female nudes accompanied by falcons and leafing trees was designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand pottery in Sw...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Group of 3 Brown Vases & Bowl, Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Mid-Century Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of three vases and a bowl in a brown glaze designed by CGunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. The vases are 16.5, 16.5, 7.5 and 14.5 cm high and the bowl is 17.5 x 11 cm in diameter. T...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
An orange / yellow / brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund (Swedish, 1914-1997) and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Nylund served as artistic director at Rö...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase 'Eterna' by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
This is a vintage stoneware vase designed by the prestigious and well known artist /designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand.
This cylindrical ceramic vase from the series ETERNA was mad...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Model Ave for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Stoneware vase in a clean form by Gunnar Nylund, model AVE for Rörstrand. In a blue and brown hare´s fur glaze.
Signed underneath.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influentia...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Lovely Ceramic Vase Speckled Glaze, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 25.5 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze why it is marked a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Mid Century Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, circa 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund's Glazed Stoneware Vase made for Rörstrand, circa 1950s. Incised signature and studio mark to underside: [R Rubus GN Sweden 9].
Image 7: Gun...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
"Wheat Harvest, " Unique Art Deco Vase with Semi-Nude Worker by Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created in 1934 and commissioned by Från Nyman as a gift to Eric Tiblom, this unique vase depicts a shirtless farmworker using his scythe to cut wheat in a field, all glazed in warm,...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand - Miniature Vase
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic miniature vase made by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Contact us for any questions!
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Set of 9 Glass Vases by Gunnar Nylund, 1950’s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 9 Glass Vases by Gunnar Nylund, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Strömbergshyttan in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H):...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand - Miniature Vase
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature vase made by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in the 1950's.
Contact us for any questions!
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand - Miniature Vase
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature ceramic vase made by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand.
Contact us for any questions!
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Green Vase, Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Green Vase, Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Swedish ceramic vase, vessel, or jug designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in Sweden circa 1960s.
G...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Incised makers mark, Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunnar Nylun...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Large Floor Vase, Stoneware, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Large 'Rubus' Floor Vase, Stoneware, 1950s
Swedish modern “Rubus” stoneware floor vase dfesigned by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in Sweden ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Vase Jug by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Paris, FR
Midcentury Ceramic jug vase in brown bronze enamel
Signed on back with "R" for Rorstrand, Sweden, and GN for Gunnar Nylund.
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1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Vase Model ARZ Produced by Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase model ARZ designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Pale Blue Glazed Vase, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Gunna Nylund for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Offwhite Teardrop-shaped Glazed Vase, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Gunna Nylund for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Eggshell Stoneware Pitcher, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable stoneware pitcher produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1940s. Designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997).
Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrands, w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Floor Vase Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Large Brown Glazed Vase, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Gunna Nylund for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Large Vase by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Very large ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand decorate vertical lines. Glaze beige and gray green. Stamped.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
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 began his career at Bing & Grondahl’s Porcelain Factory in Copenhagen (1925-1929) bef...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Urn Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1936
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Urn designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1936.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Dimensions:
H: 78.5 cm / 2' 7''
D: 53 cm / 21''
Exhibitions: In Paris 1937 at the World's Fair, Gunn...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Bronx, NY
Stoneware collection of 3 Chamotte vases by Gunanr nylund by Rörstrand Sweden, heavy colorful shiny glazes signed by the artist on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style: Scandinavian, Mid century
Ceramic Vase Model AUF
Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
Dimensions: (...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Large Glazed Stoneware Vase with Handle by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Göteborg, SE
The vase is in good condition, but as this is a second-hand assortment, there are minor cosmetic flaws. See close-up of the vase. Overall, the vase is in very nice condition. Nice to...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase Model Caolina Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Caolina ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Gunnar Nylund vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, and Upsala Ekeby. Prices for Gunnar Nylund vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $187 and can go as high as $20,573, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,515.
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