Vintage mid-century Scandinavian designed Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand stoneware dish, made in Sweden in the 1950s.
Rörstrand 'R', three crowns, SWEDEN, GN and style NSR markings incised on the base. Factory 1st. Shades of brown smooth semi-matte haresfur glaze on the exterior. The interior has a dappled slightly textured dark brown glaze. There is a recognisable pattern at the interior base. This curved rectangular form is a beautiful collector's item of iconic Swedish design.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. Some residue on base.
Measurements:
4.2cm tall x 10.5cm wide x 8cm deep = approx 1.75" x 4.25" x 3.25"
Larger NSR dish 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.
Rörstrand 'R', three crowns, SWEDEN, GN and style NSR markings incised on the base. Factory 1st. Shades of brown smooth semi-matte haresfur glaze on the exterior. The interior has a dappled slightly textured dark brown glaze. There is a recognisable pattern at the interior base. This curved rectangular form is a beautiful collector's item of iconic Swedish design.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. Some residue on base.
Measurements:
4.2cm tall x 10.5cm wide x 8cm deep = approx 1.75" x 4.25" x 3.25"
Larger NSR dish 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.