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
Gunnar Nylund White Mid Century Ceramic Pitcher by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and nice white Swedish mid century stoneware ceramic vase / pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Some smaller glaze bubbles.
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A Rebus series model 12 vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A model 12 vase from the Rebus series glazed in brown and yellow tones by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Inscribed on the base with the makers and the manufacturer's mark.
Very good v...
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Swedish Brown Dish or Bowl ARO circa 1950
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Chicago, IL
Medium size ARO bowl created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden.
Brown hares fur glaze breaking to blacks with beautiful white rim.
Excellen...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition.
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a ren...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Small Bowl 'AUN' by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Small Bowl 'AUN' by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1950c
Heigth: 4.3 cm/1.6 inch
Depth: 10.5 cm/4.1 inch
Width: 13.5 cm/5.3 inch
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Big Vase 1950s Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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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A Stoneware Plate or Dish by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wide rimmed stoneware dish in mottled brown-orange and tan glaze. Incised R, three crowns, SWEDEN, G.N.
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1940s Swedish Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Collection of Nine Miniature Stoneware Vases and Bowls by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Collection of nine amazing miniature stoneware vases and platters by Gunnar Nylund. Made in matching forms, with a variety of colors and glazes, tied together by a graphic expression...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vase Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large vase in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons of Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors in blue, grey and dark brown.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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A Rebus Series Gunnar Nylund Plate for Rorstrand.
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A motted brown and yellow deep sided round shaped ceramic dish by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand. Rebus Series #10. Inscribed on the bottom with the makers and the manufacturer’s mark.
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Gray Speckled ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray speckled ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 17 cm (6.8") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Midcentury Modern Rare Pair of Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces were made in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1940-1950s.
This is the small size vase and the large vase called "Charmotte". The name in...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic
Light Brown high ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A light brown, high ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 24 cm (9.6") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as the photo shows and it is marked as...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund
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.
Dimensions: H....
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Gunnar Nylund, Ceramic Carafe/Vase with Rare Pattern, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic carafe / vase with blue glaze and rare pattern by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden. Scandinavian Modern, mid-1900s.
Signed. In good condition. Beautiful decorative shape ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Lovely Ceramic Vase Speckled Glaze, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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 Ceramics
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Ceramic
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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Ceramic
Set of Midcentury Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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 Ceramics
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Ceramic Vase Jug by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic jug vase in har fur glaze dark blue enamel
Signed on back with "R" for Rorstrand, Sweden, and GN for Gunnar Nylund. 1950's
Gunnar Nylund was born in ...
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1950s Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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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 Ceramics
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Ceramic
Swedish Ceramic Tray by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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 Ceramics
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Gunnar Nylund Vase Rörstrand, Sweden 1950
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Excellent condition.
Height: 23 cm /9.0 inch
Diameter: 12 cm /4.7 inch
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Decorative Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Elegant stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund, manufactured at
Rörstrand (Stockholm) in Sweden during the 1940s. Signed. In very good vintage condition. this stoneware pitcher ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand 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 Ceramics
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Chamotte Vase by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Zurich, CH
Beautiful vase in Chamotte ceramic in blue glazed finish made for Rörstrand, the vases were made from the 1930 - 1960's - beautiful piece and in very good vintage condition
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1660s Swedish Antique Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic
A Set of two Ceramic Bowls "Rubus" Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Set of Two Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden.
The bowls has a silky, textured surface with brown, green and yellow colors and faint glaze with a matt finish. G...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Midcentury Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden.
The set contains one vase, one bowls, one bowl/tray.
2 pieces first quality, and 1 piece in second quali...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic, 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 Ceramics
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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 Ceramics
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malibu, CA
Ceramic pitcher / vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Sweden, 1950’s. Signed.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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 Ceramics
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Ceramic, Pottery
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 Ceramics
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$1,057 / item
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 Ceramics
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Stoneware
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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Stoneware
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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Ceramic
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 Ceramics
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Ceramic
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 Ceramics
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Ceramic
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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