Elegant ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, featuring a slender organic shape, narrow neck and subtly flared base. The vase has a matte, variegated glaze in muted blue and greyish-purple tones with delicate colour transitions. Its refined silhouette and understated glaze highlight Nylunds distinctive design language. Marked with a single incised line through the factory stamp, indicating second quality.
Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997).
Manufacturer: Rörstrand.
Material: Glazed stoneware.
Dimensions: H. 17.5 cm, D. 5.5 cm.
Period: Mid-20th century.
Quality: Second quality.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Sometimes, porcelain is classified as second or third quality for no immediately apparent reason. To the everyday observer, these pieces may appear completely flawless. Luxury manufacturers, however, apply exceptionally strict quality standards, meaning that a piece may be downgraded due to a minimal weight discrepancy, a microscopic bubble in the glaze, or a structural variation that is invisible to the naked eye.
Bio:
Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) was a Finnish-born Swedish ceramic artist, sculptor and designer who played a significant role in the development of Scandinavian stoneware during the 20th century. In 1928, he co-founded the Saxbo ceramic workshop in Denmark with Nathalie Krebs and later became artistic director at Rörstrand in Sweden. Nylund was particularly celebrated for his elegant organic forms and sophisticated glazes in muted natural tones. His work combines functionalist principles with a strong sculptural sensibility and remains highly sought after by collectors of Scandinavian ceramics.
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