Vintage mid-century Scandinavian designed Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden stoneware bowl, made in Sweden in the 1950s.
Rörstrand 'R', three crowns, SWEDEN, GN incised on the base. Also marked as style ASH - this is the large size. Factory 1st. Shades of beige/yellow blend together in a matte haresfur glaze. There are graphite markings around the exterior surface from production (see photos). Beautiful sculptural biomorphic form. This is a rare collector's item of iconic Swedish design.
Condition:
In very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or repairs.
Measurements:
9.5cm tall x 13.5cm wide = approx 3.75" x 5.25"
Smaller ASH bowls 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 incised on the base. Also marked as style ASH - this is the large size. Factory 1st. Shades of beige/yellow blend together in a matte haresfur glaze. There are graphite markings around the exterior surface from production (see photos). Beautiful sculptural biomorphic form. This is a rare collector's item of iconic Swedish design.
Condition:
In very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or repairs.
Measurements:
9.5cm tall x 13.5cm wide = approx 3.75" x 5.25"
Smaller ASH bowls 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.