Vintage mid-century Scandinavian design by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand stoneware bowl, made in Sweden in the 1950s.
Rörstrand 'R' and three crowns, SWEDEN, GN markings on the base. Marked as style ARU. Factory 2nd. Beautiful dark matte black coloured haresfur glaze. Lovely slightly oval form. It is a great collector's item of iconic Swedish design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. There are some small cracks in the external glaze near the base, barely noticeable especially when on display. Some graphite markings around the surface - normal for this kind of glaze. No chips, cracks or damage.
Measurements:
9cm tall x 12.6cm wide x 12cm deep = approx 3.5" x 5" x 4.75"
More black Nylund bowls also available, some 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.
Rörstrand 'R' and three crowns, SWEDEN, GN markings on the base. Marked as style ARU. Factory 2nd. Beautiful dark matte black coloured haresfur glaze. Lovely slightly oval form. It is a great collector's item of iconic Swedish design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. There are some small cracks in the external glaze near the base, barely noticeable especially when on display. Some graphite markings around the surface - normal for this kind of glaze. No chips, cracks or damage.
Measurements:
9cm tall x 12.6cm wide x 12cm deep = approx 3.5" x 5" x 4.75"
More black Nylund bowls also available, some 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.
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