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Mid-century Modern Green Hedgehog Vase by Gunnar Nylund för Rörstrand, Sweden

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Mid-century Modern green hedgehog vase by Gunnar Nylund, (1904 - 1997) för Rörstrand, Sweden. Stamped. In mint condition. This beautiful example of Swedish Modernist design is the 'Igelkott' ('Hedgehog') vase, part of the extensive 'Chamott' (Chamotte) series created between 1936 and 1948. Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris but later relocated to Denmark, where he commenced his career at the Bing & Gröndahl porcelain factory. Subsequently, he founded Saxbo ceramics in Denmark and dedicated many years to this endeavor. Following his tenure at Saxbo, he assumed the role of Artistic Director at Rörstrand in Sweden, where he served from 1931 to 1955. Gunnar Nylund's work is featured in numerous Swedish and international museums, solidifying his status as one of the most renowned ceramic artists in Scandinavia during the 20th century.
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