Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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

Gunnar Nylund Magenta Chamotte, Porcelain Vase for Rorstrand, 1950s

$1,499Sale Price|20% Off

Gunnar Nylund Magenta Chamotte, Porcelain Vase for Rorstrand, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Exceptional Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern handmade chamotte clay and porcelain vase by acclaimed Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Chamotte body with shiny deep raspber...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Large Ceramic Floor Vase Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden

$11,132

Gunnar Nylund Large Ceramic Floor Vase Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare and large ceramic floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

"Grape Carriers, " Striking and Unique Art Deco Bowl w/ Wine Motif by Nylund

$2,160Sale Price|20% Off

"Grape Carriers, " Striking and Unique Art Deco Bowl w/ Wine Motif by Nylund

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting a Black male figure paired with a white female figure carrying clusters of grapes and ancient wine jars, this unique and striking Art Deco ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

"Nude with Dove, " Rare Art Deco Bowl by Nylund for Rorstrand

$1,750

"Nude with Dove, " Rare Art Deco Bowl by Nylund for Rorstrand

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Before he became known for his organic forms and gorgeous glazes for the famous Rorstrand ceramic works in Sweden, Gunnar Nylund designed a line of very fine Art Deco pieces in what ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

White 1960s Eggshell Glazed Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden

$2,200

White 1960s Eggshell Glazed Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Örebro, SE

This is the 1960s eggshell glazed ceramic vase in white by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. It comes in a female elegant form and sober white eggshell glazed silky matte surface. The v...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Jug by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$1,054

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. Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents who wor...

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1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Swedish Ceramic Tray by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1940s

$644

Swedish Ceramic Tray by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1940s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Organic stoneware tray designed by Gunnar Nylund. Swedish Modern ceramic hand made at Rörstrand in Stockholm during the 1940s. Leave shape with a greyish to eggshell glaze. Gunnar ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Bowl Model ARO by Rörstrand in Sweden

$878

Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Bowl Model ARO by Rörstrand in Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Ceramic bowl model ARO designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Ceramic Bowl, Model ASH

$585

Scandinavian Ceramic Bowl, Model ASH

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Scandinavian ceramic bowl, model ASH. Brown and yellow glazure. Signed.

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1960s Swedish Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Teapot in Stoneware and Cane by Gunnar Nylund, 1960’s Rörstrand

$1,406

Teapot in Stoneware and Cane by Gunnar Nylund, 1960’s Rörstrand

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Teapot in Stoneware and Cane by Gunnar Nylund, 1960’s Additional Information: Material: Stoneware, cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden Dimensions (...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase by Rörstrand in Sweden

$2,929

Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase by Rörstrand in Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Ceramic Pichet, Model AXQ

$1,054

Scandinavian Ceramic Pichet, Model AXQ

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Scandinavian ceramic pichet, model AXQ signed.

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1960s Swedish Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Scandinavian modern vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$1,148

Scandinavian modern vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Small bowl and vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, during the 1950s. Both with beautiful earthy toned glaze. Dimensions of bowl: Height: 1.97 in (5 ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Pale Blue Glazed Vase, Sweden, 1960s

$6,300

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

1950s Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Signed Stoneware Bowl - Scandinavian Modern

$320

1950s Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Signed Stoneware Bowl - Scandinavian Modern

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Skien, NO

Stunning Scandinavian / Swedish Mid-Century Modern / Retro design deep plate / bowl in glazed ceramic / stoneware from the 1950s by Gunnar Nylund (Sweden, 1904–97) for Rörstrand/Rors...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$1,259

Stoneware sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Stoneware. Signed.

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Monkey Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s, Glazed Stoneware

$1,242

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''

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Vase

$600

Gunnar Nylund Vase

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in San Francisco, CA

Stoneware vase with matte brown haresfur glaze. Incised "R, three crowns, SWEDEN, GN, ARK" on base.

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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Gunnar Nylund serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, and Stig Lindberg. Prices for Gunnar Nylund serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $165 and can go as high as $10,514, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,064.

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