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
Set of Midcentury Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two midcentury ceramic bowls designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Earthy wabi-sabi color and texture.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Big Vase 1950s Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his significant contributions to the field of ceramic art and pottery. He was a prominent figur...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stoneware
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stoneware
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stoneware
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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].
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Hand made at Rörstrand in the 1940s. Glaze with burnt brown tones. Very good vintage condition with light wear and patina.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stoneware
Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Stromberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing a striking example of mid-century modern design: the transparent glass vase with bubbles underlay, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Stromberg, Sweden, in the 1950s. This exq...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
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
Ceramic dish / catch all by Gunnar Nylund.
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malibu, CA
Ceramic dish / catch all by Gunnar Nylund. Model ASZ for Rörstrand. Sweden circa 1960's.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic, Pottery
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
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Bowls Model Caolina by Rörstrand in Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 ceramic bowls model Caolina 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
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
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Matte Glaze Stoneware Bowl for Rostrand, Denmark 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Röstrand
Located in New York, NY
A simple form with sparse decoration and a beautiful glaze.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stoneware
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
Glass Object
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Ovoid clear glass object containing numerous glass ring bubbles.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
Round Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Hand made at Rörstrand in the 1940s. Glaze with burnt brown tones. Very good vintage condition with light wear and patina.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Ferret by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Röstrand
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian ceramic ferret by Gunnar Nylund. Hazefur glazure. Signed.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gunnar Nylund Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
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
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
Scandinavian Ceramic Pichet, Model AXQ
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
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.