A superb mid-century Scandinavian stoneware bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden.
This asymmetric freeform bowl is finished in a striking mottled blue and plum glaze, with subtle variations that give depth and texture. A fine example of Nylund’s modernist design, the high-fired stoneware resonates with a clear ring when tapped, showing its quality.
Designer: Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997)
Maker: Rörstrand, Sweden
Date: c.1950s–60s
Size: 20 cm wide × 18.5 cm deep × 12 cm tall
Mark: Signed to base with Rörstrand monogram, “GN” for Gunnar Nylund, and model code “AXK”
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with only minimal shelf wear, no chips or cracks
Nylund was Rörstrand’s artistic director for much of the mid-20th century, and his organic forms and experimental glazes have become highly collectible worldwide. This sculptural bowl would make a standout piece for any Scandinavian modern collection, and also works beautifully as a decorative centrepiece in a contemporary home.
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