Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand / Rorstrand, Sweden, Stoneware Figure of Penguin

Rörstrand stoneware figure by Gunnar Nylund, fish. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality. Measures 17 x 15 cm.

Rörstrand stoneware figure by Gunnar Nylund, fish. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality. Measuring: 22 x 17 cm.  

Rörstrand / Rorstrand stoneware figure by Gunnar Nylund, two fish. In perfect condition. 1st. assortment. Measures: 22 x 16 cm. Stamped, 1950s.

Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Fish in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Mid-20th century. Measuring: L 17 cm. x H 14,5 cm. In excellent condition. Sig...

Pottery vase of Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. "Bandefrillo". Marked. Sweden, 1960s. Measures: 29 x 9 cm. In perfect condition.

Rare Rörstrand stoneware figure of Gunnar Nylund, bird. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality. Measures: 22 x 19 cm. Stamped.

Stoneware. Signed. H: 15.5 cm / 6'' W: 19 cm / 7 1/2'' D: 13.5 cm / 5 1/4''

Gorgeous stoneware lion figurine by Gunnar Nylund with an expressive face and glaze gathering beautifully in all its nooks and crannies. Gunnar Nylund’s animal figurines are among hi...

Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware Sculpture of an Antilope, Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955 Description A large stoneware sculpture of an Antilope, finished in matte reddish brown and dark brown glazes on a satin-gloss black lacquered wooden base, made in a limited edition of 200 pieces. Gunnar Nyland was particular known for his animal figures with beautiful experimental glazes. The larger examples of exotic animals - like this antilope - are especially sought after. This sculpture was designed by Gunnar Nylund and executed by the Swedish ceramics factory Rörstrand in the 1950's. It is fully signed underneath: R (Rörstrand) Sweden with 3 crowns (after 1951 Rörstrand changed to the international spelling Sweden), GN (Gunnar Nylund) and 83/200. As it lacks the post 1960 VDN markings, this piece can be dated between 1951 and 1960. Artist Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a Swedish artist, ceramist and sculptor most known for his work for the Swedish ceramic manufacturer Rörstrand. He was born in Paris to a Danish mother...

Elegant “Chamotte” stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a stately form. Made in a technique where crushed earthenware is mixed into the stoneware. Rörstrand introduced Gunnar Nylund’...

Neat stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a drop form. Glazed eggshell white over a subtle graphic pattern. 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 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...