Gunnar Nylund bowl

This ceramic bowl, model ARO, was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s. The form is gently asymmetrical, with a soft curvature that rises at two opposing ends, creating an elongated and slightly boat-like profile. The bowl rests on a small, rounded foot that elevates it subtly from the surface. The glaze is a nuanced turquoise-green tone that shifts across the exterior and interior, displaying a fine speckled pattern characteristic of Nylund’s textural glaze techniques. Near the rim, the glaze lightens slightly, creating a soft gradient that emphasizes the vessel’s contours.

Gunnar Nylund, one of Sweden’s most prominent ceramic designers, is known for his sculptural forms and innovative glaze development. His work for Rörstrand combined modernist sensibilities with handmade character, often emphasizing organic shapes and surface depth. The ARO series reflects his interest in simple yet expressive forms, where the interplay between shape and glaze is central to the object’s visual presence. The underside bears the incised Rörstrand mark and signature, confirming its origin and authenticity.

The bowl represents mid-century Scandinavian ceramic design, defined by refined craftsmanship, functional simplicity, and a close relationship to natural forms and colors. The tactile quality of the glaze and the vessel’s balanced proportions contribute to its understated sculptural character.

The condition is good vintage, with small signs of usage appropriate for its age. The glaze remains well-preserved with only minor surface wear.

The dimensions are 16 × 12.5 × 8 cm, corresponding to approximately 6.3 × 4.9 × 3.1 inches.