Gunnar Nylund
Lidded vase in celadon green and embossed ceramic
Manufactured for Rörstrand
Sweden, 1940’s
31 x 24 x 24 cm | 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in
Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) was a Danish-Swedish ceramicist, sculptor and designer, best known for his influential work at Rörstrand, where he served as artistic director from the early 1930s to the mid-1950s. He first worked at Bing & Grøndahl in Copenhagen and later founded the Saxbo workshop with Nathalie Krebs.
Nylund became known for his modern stoneware, matte and experimental glazes, organic forms and expressive animal sculptures. He also worked in glass and created numerous public sculptures and reliefs.
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Nylund became known for his modern stoneware, matte and experimental glazes, organic forms and expressive animal sculptures. He also worked in glass and created numerous public sculptures and reliefs.
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