Mid-century Scandinavian design Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand stoneware pitcher vase, made in Sweden circa 1950.
Rörstrand Sweden three crowns and Gunnar Nylund GN incised on the matte brown base. Also marked as style AUD. Factory first. This is a rare collector's item of iconic Swedish design. Lovely smooth semi-matte haresfur glaze in shades of blue with mottled tones of purple. Elegant sculpted form with a delicate curved handle. Nice sturdy weight.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or damage. Some subtle graphite markings, common to this type of glaze.
Measurements:
24cm tall x 9.5cm wide = approx 9.5" x 3.75"
More iconic blue Nylund pieces 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 Sweden three crowns and Gunnar Nylund GN incised on the matte brown base. Also marked as style AUD. Factory first. This is a rare collector's item of iconic Swedish design. Lovely smooth semi-matte haresfur glaze in shades of blue with mottled tones of purple. Elegant sculpted form with a delicate curved handle. Nice sturdy weight.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or damage. Some subtle graphite markings, common to this type of glaze.
Measurements:
24cm tall x 9.5cm wide = approx 9.5" x 3.75"
More iconic blue Nylund pieces 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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