Mid-century Scandinavian design Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand stoneware vase, made in Sweden circa 1950.
Rörstrand Sweden three crowns and Gunnar Nylund GN incised on the base. Also marked as style ASP. Factory first. This is a rare collector's item of iconic Swedish design. Lovely smooth matte haresfur glaze in shades of soft warm off-white with undertones of blue/brown. Attractive sculpted form with a long neck. There is a recognisable Nylund pattern on both sides of the body. Nice sturdy weight.
Condition:
In very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or damage. There is a small smooth glaze defect at the base from production, and graphite markings scattered around the body. Also some tiny burst glaze bubbles, from production.
Measurements:
16.5cm tall x 14cm wide x 7.2cm deep = approx 6.5" x 5.5" x 2.75"
Round opening 2.3cm diameter.
More iconic 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 base. Also marked as style ASP. Factory first. This is a rare collector's item of iconic Swedish design. Lovely smooth matte haresfur glaze in shades of soft warm off-white with undertones of blue/brown. Attractive sculpted form with a long neck. There is a recognisable Nylund pattern on both sides of the body. Nice sturdy weight.
Condition:
In very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or damage. There is a small smooth glaze defect at the base from production, and graphite markings scattered around the body. Also some tiny burst glaze bubbles, from production.
Measurements:
16.5cm tall x 14cm wide x 7.2cm deep = approx 6.5" x 5.5" x 2.75"
Round opening 2.3cm diameter.
More iconic 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.