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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Gunnar Nylund
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

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

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Porcelain Crown Window Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and finely made Swedish Rörstrand porcelain bowl the body decorated with a crown window design by Gunnar Nylund (1904-97) and dating from around 1940. The lightly made...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Gunnar Nylund "ASX" Bowl Blue Brown Haresfur Glaze for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Oblong ceramic "ASX" tray / bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made ca 1960s. This is one of the harder to find pieces and it has the most beautiful blue, slightly green ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Pair of Stoneware Bowls by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of stoneware bowls by Gunnar Nylund, of the appealing “ARO” model. Streamlined, oval form with plunging sides. One with rich brown glaze and the other with eggshell and blue glaze.
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Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

"Grape Carriers, " Striking and Unique Art Deco Bowl w/ Wine Motif by Nylund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a Black male figure paired with a white female figure carrying clusters of grapes and ancient wine jars, this unique and striking Art Deco ...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Gunnar Nylund "NSX" Bowl Blue Brown Haresfur Glaze for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage "NSX" tray / bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made ca 1960s. It has the most beautiful blue and brown haresfur glaze with a rim of brown and off white. Hands...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl with Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO stoneware bowl with hares fur glaze Rorstrand Sweden 1960s Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high edges. In...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

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

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Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Vintage Petite Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Practical midcentury stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Perfects size for nuts, sugar, sauces, spices etc. or just for decoration. Lovely rustic brown colo...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Aro Stoneware Bowl with Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO stoneware bowl with hares fur glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high edges. ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

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

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Stoneware

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand - Brown and mustard colored harefur Rörstrand bowl from the Rubus pattern - Designed by Gunnar Nylund - Made ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Two Mustard Yellow Ceramic Plates by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two ceramic plates from the Eterna series, designed by Gunnar Nylund and fabricated by Rörstrand.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund "NSR" Dish Blueish Green Haresfur Glaze, Rorstrand Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "NSR" dish blueish green haresfur glaze, Rorstrand Sweden, 1960s.    
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl with Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO stoneware bowl with hares fur glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high ed...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

"Sailing on the Nile, " Rare Covered Art Deco Box with Egyptian Pyramids
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking and rare, this round covered Art Deco box depicts two traditional boats with sails on the Nile River, with two of the great Pyramids of Egypt...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Midcentury Pair of Bowls Rörstrand Sweden by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s
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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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Midcentury 3 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful pieces made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund. The objects have a wonderful form and glaze. Good condition. Mea...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

"Nude with Dove, " Rare Art Deco Bowl by Nylund for Rorstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Before he became known for his organic forms and gorgeous glazes for the famous Rorstrand ceramic works in Sweden, Gunnar Nylund designed a line of very fine Art Deco pieces in what ...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Large Multicolored Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large multicolored bowl with a lovely harfur glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 27,5 x 22 cm (11" x 8.8") in diameter and 15 cm (6") high. It is in excellent...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Gunnar Nylund "Rubus" Mid Century Ceramic Bowl Vase for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and great "Rubus" bowl designed and made by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1950s. In good vintage and original condition and showing minimal signs from age and...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

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