An Overview of Gunnar Nylund’s Flambé Series
Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most well-known series is Flambé from 1932. It consists of stoneware bowls, vases and, urns with monumental forms.
They have neoclassical or Art Deco motifs with blue/green or brown/yellow color schemes. The objects were crafted with the Sgrafitto technique, where a tool scratched though different glaze layers to create the decor.
The lower sides are often marked with Flambé, Nylund, and the name of the decorator. The series was manufactured until 1945. Which Flambé piece is your favorite?
Examples of Flambé Vase Models
Vase, height 10 cm / 3.9 in
Vase, height 15 cm / 5.9 in
Vase, height 15 cm / 5.9 in
Vase, height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Vase, height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Vase, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Vase, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Vase, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Vase, height 24 cm / 9.4 in
Vase, height 26 cm / 10.2 in
Vase, height 30 cm / 11.8 in
Vase, height 13 cm / 5.1 in
Vase, height 12 cm / 4.7 in
Vase, height 22 cm / 8.7 in
Examples of Flambé Bowl and Dishe Models
Bowl, diameter 21 cm / 8.3 in
Bowl, diameter 24 cm / 9.4 in
Bowl, diameter 35 cm / 13.8 in
Bowl, diameter 16 cm / 6.3 in
Dish, diameter 8 cm / 3.1 in
Examples of Flambé Urn Models
Urn, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Urn, height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Urn, height 25 cm / 9.8 in
Urn, height 28 cm / 11.0 in
Urn, height 30 cm / 11.8 in
Urn, length 23 cm / 9.1 in
Examples of Flambé Motifs
Motif number 6513
Motif number 6513
Motif number 6239
Motif number 6239
Motif number 7711
Motif number 1506
Motif number 1150
Motif number 1150
Motif number 1150
Motif number 1135
Motif number 7557
Motif number 7557
Motif number 1110
Motif number 1110
Motif number 1136
Motif number 1136
Motif number 1402
Motif number 1402
Motif number 3587
Motif number 505
Motif number 1019
Motif number 1085
Motif number 1085
Motif number 1085
Motif number 196
Motif number 196
Motif number 1317
Examples of Flambé Lower Sides
