Vintage Modernist stoneware bowl by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s

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...

Beautiful stoneware platter by Gunnar Nylund, with an embossed pattern. Dark brown glaze with celadon green “Mimosa” flecks. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicist...

Unique stoneware bowl by Bengt Berglund, in an organic form with an undulating edge. Beautiful green and ochre glazed inside, unglazed outside with an embossed graphic pattern.

Low “Farsta” bowl or platter, made from stoneware in a smooth, thick form. Vibrant blue glaze. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most...

Fluted stoneware bowl with light blue glaze. Made by Arne Bang at his own workshop.

A grey glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.

A brown stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Sweden, 1940s.

A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.