Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand stoneware ARF dish - Sweden 1950s

Vintage mid-century Scandinavian designed Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden stoneware dish, made in Sweden in the 1950s.

Rörstrand 'R', three crowns, SWEDEN, GN and style ARF markings on the base. Shades of purple and blue matte glaze. Factory second. This sculptural floating/flying form is a beautiful collector's item of iconic Swedish design.

Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. A very small glaze skip/chip on one side at rim - likely why marked as a factory second. See photos for details. No cracks or repairs.

Measurements:
4cm tall x 17cm wide x 11cm deep = approx 1.5" x 6.75" x 4.25"

If filled with heat-absorbing sand it would make a lovely incense holder*.

"Bowl only" option does not include sand and incense.
"Bowl + incense kit" option includes sand and one stick of Japanese incense.

Matching ARO bowl also available, as shown in last image.

Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a Swedish ceramic designer and is one of the most well-known representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design in the 20th century. He is best known for his artistic direction of Rörstrand where he worked from 1931-1955. Nylund’s works are highly collectible and greatly sought after. Many are represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.

*Always use caution when burning incense. Do not leave burning incense unattended. Do not allow burning embers to come in contact with bowl. Seller is not responsible for misuse.