Description:

Rörstrand, Sweden
Pitcher in turquoise-blue glaze with ribbed body and elegantly curved handle.

Designer: Gunnar Nylund
Manufacturer: Rörstrand, Sweden
Material: Glazed ceramic
Dimensions: H. 20 cm, D. 7.5 cm
Signature: Incised “R Sweden GN ARL” under the base
Period: 1950s
Condition: Fine condition, with minor signs of use, 2nd quality, minor superficial scratches, removable.

A classic Scandinavian pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, produced in the 1950s with the characteristic matte turquoise-blue glaze and an elegant form that unites functionality with decorative modernism.

Bio:
Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) was a Swedish ceramicist and designer, best known for his work for Rörstrand from 1931 to 1955. He introduced the famous “hare’s fur” glazes and created a wide range of sculptural vases, bowls, and functional ceramics in a style that combined the simple lines of modernism with traditional craftsmanship. Nylund’s works for Rörstrand are today considered highlights of Scandinavian studio ceramics.