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Vases and Vessels For Sale
Creator: Gunnar Nylund
Creator: David Whitehead
Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Mid-century blue vase by Gunnar Nyland for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An extraordinary and rare hand-made vintage ceramic vase design by the very talented Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. What makes this vase so very special is that even though, it has a v...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Bottle Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern hand crafted and amber brown glazed ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand , Sweden, c. 1950's. Signed on bottom,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden. Great condition. Impressed 'NYLUND', 'CHAMOTTE', 'S...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Magenta Chamotte, Porcelain Vase for Rorstrand, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exceptional Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern handmade chamotte clay and porcelain vase by acclaimed Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Chamotte body with shiny deep raspber...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Orange-Glazed Firesand, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange glazed vase designed by Gunnar Nylund (Swedish, 1914-1997) and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrand, where he worked 19...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") high and 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st qualit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Vase in Purple by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan -1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern vase in purple by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan -1950's. Unsigned. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Scratches, some small brown spots i...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three cr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Large vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gunnar Nylund, a model ‘AKT’ stoneware vase, Rörstrand, 1950’s-60’s. Stoneware, speckled glaze in brown and blue. Signed R Sweden GN AKT. Height 17,3″. Minor wear. Marks. Minor sta...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

"Cavorting Mermaids", Sensuous, Unusual Art Deco Flambe Vase w/ Gold by Nylund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly unusual and very sensuous, this richly decorated Flambé vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand porcelain works depicts a group of four mermaids cavorting and dancing with an arra...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on the bottom, in matte enamel, 1960s. Dimensions: Height 22 cm, diameter 8 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vases
Located in New York, NY
A selection of 6 decorative Swedish Mid-century glass vases in green, gray, yellow and amber shades. Two of the marked with Strömbergshyttan, possible by Swedish ceramist Gunnar Nylu...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Glass

A stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rostrand
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rostrand, Circa 1950th. Signed R GN. H 9″.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

A blue and purple hares fur glazed vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stoneware vase with blue and purple hare fur glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Marked R, three crowns, GN SVERIGE.
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Tall Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A long necked Gunnar Nylund ceramic vase with mottled blue and grey glaze. Incised with maker's mark and designer's initials "R, GN, Sweden, Y."
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Pair of Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases with handle and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrand...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Swedish Modern "Chamotte" Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Swedish Modern "Chamotte" vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. The name Chamotte indicates the large fragments of crushed earthenware pieces that was applied in the glace ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three cr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Large White Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Good condition. Marked as factory second due to it being slightly...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Beautiful Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden. Mid-20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997), Rörstrands Porslinsfabrik, Sweden. Very period design from Mid-20th Century. Beautiful color. Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Timeless ceramic floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Manufactured by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1950s. The vase is made from stoneware with a hare fur glaze shifting in between...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A narrow stoneware blue vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand with ovoid shaped opening to neck.
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Mid-century Modern White Hedgehog Vase by Gunnar Nylund för Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Modern white "hedgehog" vase by Gunnar Nylund, (1904 - 1997) för Rörstrand, Sweden. Stamped. In mint condition. This beautiful example of Swedish Modernist design is the...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

"Circus Scenes", Unique Art Deco Covered Urn w/ Ringmaster & Horse Rider
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although this unique covered urn captures circus scenes that are decidedly populist in nature, this piece is highly sophisticated and emphatically Art Deco. Note the repeated geomet...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Rare model and the largest that was designed by Nylund and serially produced by Rörstrand during the 1950s. Rare polychrome glaze shifting...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

"Man, Woman and Horses, " Striking Art Deco Covered Urn by Nylund for Rorstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of rust, sable, ivory and chocolate, this unique lidded urn with foliated pinnacle and curving handles depicts a man with upraised arms and rearing horse o...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Larg Green Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, 1930s
Located in Göteborg, SE
This Art Deco chamotte vase, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in the 1930s, is a masterpiece of Scandinavian ceramic artistry. Nicknamed the "Hedgehog" vase due to its distinc...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand ca 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, ca 1950's. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Some den...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

"Gathering Water, " Fabulous Art Deco Vase with Female Nudes by Nylund/Rorstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully conceived and executed, this elegant vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for the famed Rorstrand porcelain works in Sweden depicts two pairs of nude women, all collecting wate...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Glass Vase Gunnar Nyund for Strömbergshyttan, 1950
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful handblown glass vase by Gunnar Nylund for Strombergshyttan, Sweden in the 1950s. A sommerso vase featuring solid clear crystal with a beautiful translucent pale amber unde...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Purple Sommerso Glass Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Purple Sommerso Glass Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan Sweden, 1960s. Beautiful hand blown Swedish Mid-Century Modern small vase ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARH" Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund stoneware "GN ARH" vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Blue hares fur glazed stoneware relief vase, 1950s. Signed with GN ARH. And R for Rörstrand. Dimensions: He...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Model ASK for Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Stoneware vase in a clean form by Gunnar Nylund, the undulating rim softens the form. Vivacious brown and orange glaze. Signed underneath. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most in...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Blue Rebus Series Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mottled blue vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand. Elegant vase with a small stature. Inscribed on the bottom with the makers and the manufacturer's mark.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gunnar Nylund vase in hare's fur glaze of tans and cinnamon. Crafted by Rörstrand and inscribed {R Sweden GN}.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Vase by Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gunnar Nylund, produced by Rörstrand. Stamped. Very good condition.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Ceramic Vase, Eggshell Glaze, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Ceramic Vase, Vessel, Jug, Eggshell Glaze, 1940s Stoneware jug, vase, or vessell designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand in Sweden in the ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Groupe of 3 Earthy Vases Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 3 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Gunnar Nylund. Their slick minimalistic and elegant form make a perfect set...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Glass Vase in Gray by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase in Gray by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Strömbergshyttan in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 9...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Sommerso glass vase in purple by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic and rather large handblown vintage art sommerso glass vase in a beautiful purple color, design and signed by the talented Gunnar Nylund and Asta Strömberg from the prestigious Strömbergshyttan Sweden. This vase has a fantastic purple color, covered with clear crystal. The design is simple yet very much of 60s and inspiration from the space age, it is sleek, elegant and sophisticated, especially with the fantastic contrasting color. -It is 26cm (10.23") high and 8.5cm wide (3.34") and 5cm deep (1.96") at the base, in a teardrop shape and in a great condition, some minor abrasion underneath, and micro soot flakes yet overall a fantastic vase with the makers mark. The price includes free shipping. Strömberghyttan; a company which early on grasped the importance of good design when it comes to art and design glass, rendering them a leading position in mid-century modern Scandinavian design. Interior design and decoration which stood out with a distinct quality, very much due to the famous designers Gerda and Asta Strömberg. Many items with iconic design which Strömbergshyttan became famed for was often creations made by Asta Strömberg, who designed most of the glass, focusing on modern art glass and other interior design objects such as crystal vases. The company also hired the multi-talented award winning and iconic artist and designer Gunnar Nylund as well as Rune Strand...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Jug Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund stoneware vase, hand-crafted at Rörstrand in Sweden, circa late 1950s. Soft green spotted glaze, signed underneath. Very good condition with signs of use and age, su...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Large floor vase by Gunnar Nylud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large floor vase by Gunnar Nylud for Rostrand. Sweden. Signed.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Glass Vase in Purple by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase in Purple by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Strömbergshyttan in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H):...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

1960s Gunnar Nylund Brown Ceramic Vase by Rörstrand G.N. Sweden
Located in Knebel, DK
Gunnar Nylund brown ceramic vase in good condition with glaze in shades of brown. Signed by Rörstrand G.N. Sweden
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Glass Vase in Blue by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase in Blue by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Strömbergshyttan in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 1...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Swedish Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
Located in Bronx, NY
Sweden, 1950s ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund, for Rörstrand in quartz green excellent condition and signed on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Classical Roman Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Glass Vase in Yellow by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase in Yellow by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Strömbergshyttan in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H):...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Pair of Gunnar Nylund Vases Chamotte Yellow Rörstrand Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
A pair of Gunnar Nylund vases for Rörstrand in Sweden, 1960s. Yellow glazed ‚Chamotte’ stoneware, marked underneath. Both in very good condition. Tall vase Height: 30 cm Width: 11 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase AUQ Jug Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund stoneware vase, model AUQ in hues of brown, beige and black. Hand-crafted in the 1950s in Sweden for Rörstrand factory. First cla...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Large Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large, unusual stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s is gifted with light brown/green/red harefur glaze. And it has that stunning look of Nylunds great craftsmanship. It really gives a great impression. Signed Rörstrand Nylund...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Floor Vase Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceramic floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

A off-white Luster Hedgehog vase - Chamotte - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A off white luster Hedgehog-vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 11 cm (4.4") high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. The vase is marked as the ph...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Mid Century Turquoise Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare blue / turquoise Scandinavian mid century vase by Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle Denmark, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist. Dimensions: H: 17 cm / 6.70" W...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Porcelain Vase in White Glaze, 1964
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Blanc de Chine Vase design by Swedish Ceramist Gunnar Nylund for Hellerupis (Hellerup Ice Cream) in Denmark. The front depicts a woman making ice cream. This vase was made as a com...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Swedish Mid-Century Miniature Vase 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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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique, New and Vintage Vases and Vessels

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

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