Gunnar Nylund
Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) was a prominent Scandinavian ceramist known for his influential contributions to 20th-century design. Inspired by Nordic nature and its timeless aesthetics, Nylund’s work is celebrated for its harmonious blend of simple forms and artistic surface treatment. His animal figurines and vases, characterized by their vivid expression and elegant, nature-inspired glazes, are renowned for their unique craftsmanship and narrative quality. Nylund’s legacy, particularly his pieces created during his time at Rörstrand, continues to captivate art lovers and connoisseurs worldwide with their tactile beauty and timeless appeal.
In addition to a variety of vintage furniture and design objects, the MIETESTROMGAS gallery offers a beautiful selection of ceramics by the Scandinavian artist and designer Gunnar Nylund.
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) is considered one of the most influential Scandinavian ceramists of the 20th century. Born in Paris and raised in Denmark and Sweden, he was inspired early on by Nordic nature and the timeless aesthetics of his surroundings.
His ceramics, especially the animal figures and vases, reflect a fascinating symbiosis of simple design language and artistic surface treatment.
MIETESTROMGAS has a large number of the artist’s animal figurines, including penguins, deer, bears, seals and martens, which are characterized by a special liveliness.
The glazed surfaces of Nylund’s figures often reflect the colors of the Nordic landscape: soft white, deep blue and earthy brown tones lend the sculptures a timeless elegance. Nylund was able to capture the character of the animals through his choice of glazes and the subtle details of the modeling, without drifting into naturalistic replicas. Instead, his figures appear like abstracted interpretations of the natural world, which simultaneously open up a narrative and poetic dimension.
Gunnar Nylund’s vases and bowls, which he created primarily during his time as artistic director of the famous Swedish ceramics manufacturer Rörstrand from 1931 to 1955, are regarded as masterpieces of Scandinavian design.
MIETESTROMGAS offers a selection of these objects by the artist, ranging from floor vases in matt brown tones and small bowls to Chamotte vases and table lamps in various sizes and colors. The different surfaces make each piece unique and give Nylund’s works a tactile quality that makes you want to touch and explore them.
The timeless beauty and unique craftsmanship of Gunnar Nylund’s works have won over connoisseurs worldwide; they can be found in numerous museums and collections and are an integral part of the MIETESTROMGAS selection.