Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden Large Unique Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase

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Large stoneware floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, dating approximately to the 1950s. The tall, slender form … Read more Large stoneware floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, dating approximately to the 1950s. The tall, slender form rises from a gently rounded base through an elongated body and narrow neck, finishing in a softly flared rim. Its restrained silhouette and generous scale give the piece a strong sculptural presence. The glaze is especially beautiful, with soft shades of celadon, mint green, and pale yellow layered with subtle bands of lavender-gray, blush, and warm earth tones. The colors transition gently across the surface, creating an almost watercolor-like effect that changes with the light. The combination of delicate coloration and elongated proportions is particularly appealing, giving the vase a quiet presence despite its substantial size. A distinctive example of Swedish mid-century ceramics, equally suited to display as a standalone sculptural piece or as part of a larger collection.

Please Note: We also have a second Gunnar Nylund vase in a slightly smaller size with an almost identical glaze palette. The two make a particularly lovely pair and are available individually or together, with each listed separately.

Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) was a ceramic artist of Danish and Finnish parentage whose career spanned Denmark and Sweden. Born in Paris, he worked at Copenhagen’s Bing & Grøndahl and co-founded the pottery that became Saxbo before joining Rörstrand in 1931, where he served as artistic director. Known for his sculptural forms and richly varied glazes, Nylund created everything from miniature vases and bowls to large vessels and animal sculptures. His miniatures express that same attention to proportion and surface on an intimate scale and remain collected examples of Scandinavian mid-century design. His work is held in collections including Sweden’s Nationalmuseum.

Dimensions
Approximately 18" tall 3 3/4" diameter at widest point

Condition
In overall very good original condition
Some signs of age appropriate wear visible
No major damage or flaws to note
Please note this is a vintage piece and some signs of wear, marks, or other age related imperfections are to be expected. See less