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
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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Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Large Decorative Ceramic Vase / Carafe, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful decorative carafe / vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, Mid-1900s.
Signed. In good condition, normal minimal makers defects and smaller signs of age a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic
Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic / stoneware bowl in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden 1950s. In good condition. Signed "AUX".
Dimensions: H: 7 cm / 2.75" cm Diameter: 9,5 ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic
Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic / stoneware bowl in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden 1950s. In good condition. Signed "ARO".
Dimensions: H: 7,5 cm / 3" cm W: 16 cm / 6.5"...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic
Brown Vase with Handle, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown speckled vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 28 cm (11.2") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some m...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Ceramic Carafe/Vase with Rare Pattern, Scandinavian Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
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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Ceramic
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
Lovely Large Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 45 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor scratches. The vase is marked as 1st quality.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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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 Ceramics
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Ceramic, Pottery
Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Midcentury
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 39.5 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some scratches and marks in the glaze.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Stoneware
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 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, 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 Ceramics
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Ceramic
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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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 Ceramics
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Ceramic
Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Rare model and the largest that was designed by Nylund and serially produced by Rörstrand during the 1950s. Rare polychrome glaze shifting...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Stoneware
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
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 Ceramics
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Beautiful shaped vase, model AUS.
The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in good condition.
Heigth...
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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
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 Ceramics
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Ceramic
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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Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
A Rebus Series Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund.
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A ceramic vase with a mottled glaze in brown and yellow tones by Gunnar Nylund. Rebus series. Incised with maker's mark and designer's initials "R, GN, Sweden, 6."
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of ceramic / stoneware bowls in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden 1950s. In good condition. Signed "ARO".
Dimensions: H: 7,5 cm / 3" cm W: 16 ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic
Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic / stoneware round vase in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden 1950s. In good condition. Signed "AXV".
Dimensions: H: 19 cm / 7.5" cm Diameter...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gunnar Nylund Ceramics
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Ceramic
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
Round Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
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 Ceramics
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Stoneware
$1,074 / 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
Materials
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
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
Materials
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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