Midcentury "Rialto" Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

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...

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vases set designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on the bottom, in matte enamel, 19650s. Dimensions: Height 1...

A ceramic vase by Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund. Glazed in a palette of earth tones, the vase is signed Nylund and marked Rorstrand on the base.

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...

Two midcentury ceramic bowls designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Earthy wabi-sabi color and texture. Dimensions...

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...