Gunnar Nylund

Nylund was discovered by Rörstrand ceramics. Nylund remained at Rörstrand (1931-1955) as artistic director for the majority of his career.

At Rörstrand, Nylund developed his innovative matte feldspar glazes, which were popularized by renowned ceramists Berndt Friberg and Carl-Harry Stålhane. He produced both unique figural sculptures and service ware in the modernist style throughout the 1930s, using rich glazes and rough chamotte. After World War II, Nylund moved towards a more abstracted style. Nylund's oeuvre reflects that while he never limited himself to any one glaze or material, he consistently maintained a simultaneous attentiveness to craftsmanship as well as aesthetic beauty, even with his utilitarian products.

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