An Overview of Gunnar Nylund’s Ferro Series

Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most well-known series is Ferro from 1932. It consists of stoneware bowls and vases. They have robust forms, circular iron oxide decor, and golden details.

The objects are marked on the lower side with Nylund and ALP (AB Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik, the factory where they were made). Which Ferro piece is your favorite?

Vase, height 9, 13 and 25 cm (3.5, 5.1, and 9.8 in)

Vase, height 15, 20, and 24 cm (5.9, 7.9, and 9.4 in)

Vase, height 23 cm / 9.1 in

Vase, height 14 cm / 5.5 in

Bowl with lid, diameter 12 cm (4.7 in)

Bowl, diameter 14 cm / 5.5 in

Bowl, diameter 9 cm / 3.5 in

Bowl, diameter 29 cm / 11.4 in

Plate, diameter 21 cm

The Ferro iron oxide decor

The lower side of a Ferro object

A page from a Rörstrand product catalogue