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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Gunnar Nylund
A Classic Elegant "Aro" Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic "Aro" Ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. A timeless and sophisticated "Aro" bowl crafted by Gunnar Nylund showcases exquisite shades in blue and brow...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Two Brown and green-glazed Gunnar Nylund Bowls, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Classic brown and beige-glazed stoneware bowls designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylund, born in Paris in 1904 to parents engaged in sculptin...
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European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

A Classic Brown and Beige-glazed Gunnar Nylund Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic brown and beige-glazed stoneware bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylund, born in Paris in 1904 to parents engaged in sculpting a...
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European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund "ASH" Blue & Ochre 3 Wave Small Bowl Signed Rorstrand Sweden 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "ASH" blue & ochre 3 wave small bowl signed Rorstrand Sweden 1950s. Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of blue ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Pair of Ceramic Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
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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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A heavy and well executed bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Features dramatic colors in earth tones.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Rubus ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small ceramic bowl from the Rubus collection by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Decorative flame like design in brown, black and beige colors with designers signature underneath...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand AUX Bowl, 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful small bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Features a unique rust brown or terra-cotta bowl. Unusual patterning around exterior of bowl with an almost repeating le...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Ceramic miniature bowl known as "ARU" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning hand-made vintage miniature stoneware pottery bowl with a classic design known as "ARU" design by very talented Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. What makes this bowl very spec...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Large AXK Stoneware Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An impressive and large stoneware bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Gorgeous coloring and great scale, the bowl has wonderful movement. Could be used as a fruit bowl, or ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand AXK Stoneware Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well sized decorative bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund. Iconic form with great movement iconic of Swedish modern design. Wonderful scale and glaze
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

A Classic Blue "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Shades in blue and brown glaze. Made for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Inscribed with artist signature and Rorstand studio mark. E...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Large Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brown, ochre, and auburn hare's fur glaze ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand. Signature and Studio mark to to bottom. Several firing marks are present.
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Swedish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

A rare large yellow stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare large yellow stoneware bowl. Excellent vintage condition. Impressed on base. Nymolle, Denmark, N (three hearts), G. Nylund.
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Swedish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Swedish Grace White Porcelain Flower Motif Bowl by Gunnar Nylund , ALP, 1940's
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a thin, very rare, translucent white porcelain bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP Lidköping/Rörstrand. The bowl features a lovely relief decoration depicting the sun, clo...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Swedish Grace White Porcelain Sea Themed Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, 1940's
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a large and thin, translucent white porcelain bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP Lidköping/Rörstrand. The bowl features a very handsome relief decoration depicting two f...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic, Stoneware

16" Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle Huge Low Bowl Blue, Danish Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
This very large circular bowl was designed by Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle and produced in Denmark, circa 1960s. It has a vivid dark blue glaze over a radiating pattern. It would look ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Ceramic Bowl Green Stripes for Rörstrand Sweden 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-Century Modern centerpiece bowl by Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund (1904-97) for Rörstrand, Sweden. It belongs to the Igloo series which Nylund designed in 1965. The bowl is origi...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware, Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden "Rubus" Bowl Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large "Rubus" bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. It's made from stoneware and has a textured surface. It features an interesting radiating glaze decor in brown, beige and g...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Round Black Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century
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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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Large AXK Bowl Blue & Aqua Hares Fur Glaze Sweden 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Large AXK Bowl Blue & Aqua Hares Fur Glaze Sweden 1950s This unique and large stoneware bowl is glazed with a delicate blue an speckled aqua hares fur glaze ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Swedish Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stoneware ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund. Manufactured by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s. Part of the "Rubus" series. Ceramic with blue mottled matte glaze, nubby surface.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

A Classic Elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Shades in blue and brown glaze. Made for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Inscribed with artist signature and Rorstand studio mark. E...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Midcentury Gunnar Nylund Bowl for Rörstrand Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
A light sage glazed Midcentury bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand. This bowl has a nicely incised interior with contrasting shades of green. It was made in the 50's by one of Sweden...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund - Small yellow bowl
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:  Gunnar Nylund, one of Sweden's leading ceramic artists, lived and worked all over Scandinavia being involved with Bing & Gröndahl in Denmark, Rörstrand in Swede...
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Swedish Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Earthenware

Gunnar Nylund Green Hares Fur Glazed Stoneware Bowl Signed Rörstrand Sweden 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Green hares fur glazed stoneware bowl signed Rörstrand Sweden 1960 This elegant green hares fur bowl is an excellent example of Gunnar Nylund's stoneware collection wi...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Lovely Bowl Flambé-technique - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl in Flambé technique designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 5.5 cm (2.2") High and 33.5 cm (13.4") Wide. It has a motif of a woman. The bowl is in excellent...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Small Oblong Bowl Black Scandinavian, 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Small oblong ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden. Made ca 1950s to 1960s. The bowl features a glaze with a mix of dark colors: black, brown and blue gray, It is de...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Swedish Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Regular
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stoneware ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund. Manufactured by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s. Part of the "Rubus" series. Ceramic with a light brown mottled matte glaze, nu...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl Dandelion Yellow Glaze Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl Dandelion Yellow Glaze Rorstrand Sweden 1960s Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high edg...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Medium Blue Green Stoneware Bowl Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" medium Blue Green stoneware bowl Rorstrand Sweden 1960s T Measures: Height 3 1/4" (8cm) Width 6 1/4" (16cm) Depth 4 3/4" (12cm) Incised "R (Three Crowns) Swed...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Jade Green Glazed "ARF" Bowl Signed Rörstrand - Sweden 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Jade Green Glazed "ARF" Bowl Signed Rörstrand - Sweden 1950s A lovely bright jade green glazed "ARF" bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. Measuring 17 cm long...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Ceramic Stoneware Bowl Dark Glaze Brown for Rörstrand, 1950s
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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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl Blue and Green Glaze Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl Blue and Green Glaze Rorstrand Sweden 1960s Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high edges. Incised "R (three crowns) Swede...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Ceramic Stoneware Bowl with Ivory Glaze for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare bowl by Gunnar Nylund in a cream and brown glaze. Rörstrand produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition showing small signs from age and use. Signed on bottom.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund "Rubus" Mid Century Ceramic Bowl Dish for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century ceramic dish from the serie "Rubus" designed and made by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1950s. In good vintage and original condition and showing m...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Brown Speckled Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown bowl with a beautiful glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 13.5 cm (5.4") in diameter and about 9.5 cm (3.8") high. It´s in very good condition except fr...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of light blue and brown trim hares fur gl...
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Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Gray Vases and One Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of two vases and one bowl in gray porcelain with a decor of oak leafs designed by Gunnar Nylund at RörstrandThe larger vase is 12 cm high, the smaller vase is 7 cm high and the...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Brown Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Acorn shaped, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A acorn-shaped brown bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 13,5 x 8,5 cm in diameter. It´s in very good condition except from some minor marks. ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Light Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Light Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of l...
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Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Aro Stoneware Bowl Brown Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl Brown Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand Sweden, 1960s Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high edges. Incised "R (three crowns)...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Swedish Mid-Century Small Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Located in Lidköping, SE
Gunnar Nylund is one of the most respected Swedish ceramic designers of the 20th century. Nylund began his career at Bing & Grondahl’s Porcelain Factory in Copenhagen (1925-1929) bef...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Large Axk Bowl Blue an Ocher Hares Fur Glaze Sweden 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand large AXK bowl blue an Ocher Hares Fur glaze Sweden 1950. This unique and large stoneware bowl is glazed with a delicate yet bold blue hares fur glaze with...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Large Blue Speckled Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 39 x 26 cm (15.6" x 10.4") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylu...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Swedish Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Located in Lidköping, SE
Gunnar Nylund is one of the most respected Swedish ceramic designers of the 20th century. Nylund began his career at Bing & Grondahl’s Porcelain Factory in Copenhagen (1925-1929) bef...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Swedish mid-century set, vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Located in Lidköping, SE
Gunnar Nylund is one of the most respected Swedish ceramic designers of the 20th century. Nylund began his career at Bing & Grondahl’s Porcelain Factory in Copenhagen (1925-1929) bef...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Oval Ceramic Bowls Scandinavian, 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Lovely set of two small ceramic bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made circa 1950s. One bowl is covered with green haresfur glaze and...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Rare Footed Bowl, Stoneware Ceramic Blue and Brown
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare footed bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Wonderful glaze with a amber body and tones of brown to blue. Unique design with footed base. Signed on underside with the "...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Brown Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17.5 x 11 cm in diameter. It has a lovely brown har fur glaze, it´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.  Gunnar ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund stoneware "GN ARU" bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of blue and brown trim hares fur glaze. Signe...
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Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Bowl Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bronze bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced in Sweden.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Gunnar Nylund "ASH" 3 Wave Small Stoneware Bowl, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "ASH" 3 wave small stoneware bowl, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of blue and br...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund "AXK" Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s
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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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase in a clean form by Gunnar Nylund, the undulating rim softens the form. Vivacious blue glaze with purple streaks. 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...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware platter in a leaf shape by Gunnar Nylund. Purplish brown glaze with contrasting bright blue areas. 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...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

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