Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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
Midcentury Set of 3 Ceramic pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful pieces made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund
The vases matches the bowl and gives a nice antique look. The vase and bo...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Midcentury Modern Pair of Ceramic Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of two bowls contains the largest model of the AXK bowl and a ARO bowl, both manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The ...
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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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Round Black Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 9 cm (3.6") high and 12,5 cm (5") in diameter. It has a lovely glaze, it´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st ...
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Penguin by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
The Scandinavian ceramic designer Gunnar Nylund, best known for his role as the artistic director of Rörstrand, became famous for his various stoneware animal sculptures.
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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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Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely, brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24 cm (9.6) high and 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund wa...
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Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Antilope Sculpture Rörstrand ca 1955
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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...
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Black Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely black glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 9 cm (3.6") high and 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st quality. ...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 5 Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 5 wonderful bowls from Rörstrand and maker or designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed bowls in good condition. The structure and form of th...
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Midcentury Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This fantastic vase was made in Sweden in the 1950s at Rörstrand and designed by Gunnar Nylund.
Beautiful in its shifting glaze (black & green) color and stunning form.
Good co...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Gunnar Nylund "Rubus" Mid Century Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century ceramic vase in the "Rubus" serie by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden produced in the 1950s. In good vintage and original condition with minor signs from age and ...
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Large Mid Century Ceramic "Rubus" Dish Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and large dish / plate in the "Rubus" serie by Gunnar Nylund produced for Rörstrand, Sweden in the 1950s. In great vintage and original condition with minimal signs of use and a...
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Gunnar Nylund Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of nine blue brown ceramics by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden produced in the 1950s. In good vintage and original condition with minimal si...
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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 Ceramics
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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Floor Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A gorgeous floor vase produced at Rörstrand and designed by maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful brown glazed in shifting dark camouflage colors....
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Gunnar Nylund Mid-Century Ceramic Jar Pitcher for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic mid century pitcher vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Studio in Sweden produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition with minimal signs from age and use.
Dimensi...
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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 Ceramics
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Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Ceramic Stoneware Bowl Dark Glaze Brown for Rörstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare bowl by Gunnar Nylund in a dark glaze with hues of black, navy, brown. Rörstrand produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition showing small signs from age and ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Dark Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark vase (black & brown) with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17,5 cm (7") high. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1st qua...
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Gunnar Nylund "AXK" Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ad beautiful bowl by Gunnar Nylund in a black dark brown glaze for Rörstrand produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition with small signs from age and use. Signed "AXK".
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Midcentury Modern Set of 2 Ceramic Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Two wonderful ceramic vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The vases match each other and gives a clean and modern look. They ...
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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vases "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two wonderful vases was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden.
Vase ‘Caolina’ is made in stoneware.
Measure: H 31 cm/ 12 1/4...
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Midcentury Modern Ceramic Large Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A gorgeous large vase from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful brown glazed in shifting dark colors.
Good vintage condition, s...
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Midcentury Modern Set of 2 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Two wonderful pieces vase and bowl from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed and in good condition.
Very good condition ...
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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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Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern vase designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand.
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Midcentury Pair of Bowls Rörstrand Sweden by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Pair of bowls Rörstrand made in Sweden by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s. Wonderful glaze on these bowls.
They are both in good condition
Measures: 16 x 12 X 8 cm.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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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 Ceramics
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Mid Century Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, circa 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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 Ceramics
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Gunnar Nylund Matte Glaze Stoneware Bowl for Rostrand, Denmark 1950s
By Röstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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 Ceramics
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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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Midcentury Modern Large Antelope Sculpture Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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...
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Gunnar Nylund ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Gunnar Nylund ceramics 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 ceramics, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics 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 ceramics by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, and Höganäs Keramik. Prices for Gunnar Nylund ceramics 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 $1,046.
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