Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1930s

Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a Classic shape. Beautiful icy blue “Mimosa” glaze with white speckles and greenish hues.

Striking floor vase by Gunnar Nylund, with distinct lines and black hare’s fur glaze with yellow streaks.

Elegant “Chamotte” stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a stately form. Made in a technique where crushed earthenware is mixed into the stoneware. Rörstrand introduced Gunnar Nylund’...

Neat stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a drop form. Glazed eggshell white over a subtle graphic pattern. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...

Lovely stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a curvesome, organic form form. Glazed pale green with a white “Mimosa” pattern. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists...

Striking stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, from the “Flambé” series. Dramatic decor of a lion hunting antelope on the savannah. Gold decor accentuate the lines. Gunnar Nylund was one...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand' in gold. Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) wa...

An elegant ceramic vase by Gunnar Nyland with a tall spouted neck and curved handle in shades of blue. Made for Rorstrand, inscribed with Rorstrand mark and GN AXQ.

A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.

A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.

A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.

A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.