THE MODERN FIND Vases and Vessels

A candleholder "Gille" designed by Pierre Forsell at Skultuna. It is in excellent condition and unmarked. Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he c...

Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, in an oval boat shape with an undulating edge. Large size. Purple and blue glaze with nuances of brown. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...

Important crown vase design by Pierre Forssell in the 70's and produced during that time by Skultuna in Sweden. This crown vase is made in solid brass and it's stamp by the producer....

A set of 5 candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s. The candlesticks are 9 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from some minor sc...

A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition, some small glaze spots. Incised signature "G.N....

A pair of Aniara candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s. These candlesticks is 20.5 cm high and in excellent except from some minor scratches and marks, one of them are a bit skew. Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he created some of his most iconic designs. His brass products...

A vase in brass by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in the 1983. This vase is 23 cm (9.2") tall and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter and in excellent condition. Marked ...

The green/brown glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the shape and form of this vase that’s a not so usual one to come by. Very nice condition. Dimensions: Height 24 cm,...

A beautiful stoneware vase with handle. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three crowns. Gunnar Ny...

Rare brass vase designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.

Pair of crown candle holders by Swedish silversmith Pierre Forsell for Skultuna in the 1970s. Heavy quality, made of solid brass with a lacquered finish, partly worn off with a nic...

1950s Pierre Forsell Model #1607 brass candleholder for Skultuna. Executed in solid brass, this exquisitely refined and versatile sculptural candleholder is rightly celebrated as o...