Gunnar Nylund floor vase

A rare ceramic floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1950s. This sculptural piece embodies Nylund’s distinctive approach to form and glaze, blending classical proportions with a modern sensibility rooted in organic expression.

The vase features a softly rounded body that rises into a narrow neck and a wide, flared rim, creating an elegant silhouette that feels both balanced and dynamic. The surface is covered in a deep, speckled glaze that transitions from earthy brown tones to vibrant turquoise blue, revealing subtle depth and variation under changing light. This unique glaze treatment, characteristic of Nylund’s mid-century work, highlights his mastery in combining texture, color, and form to evoke natural movement.

Both refined and tactile, the piece demonstrates Rörstrand’s exceptional ceramic craftsmanship and Nylund’s artistic precision—qualities that made him one of Sweden’s most influential ceramic designers of the 20th century.

In excellent vintage condition with minor signs of use consistent with age.

Dimensions are 24 cm in diameter and 44 cm high (9.4 x 17.3 in)