An Overview of Gunnar Nylund’s Harlekin Series
Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most well-known series is Harlekin from the 1960s. It consists of nine stoneware bowls and vases. They have sturdy forms, mustard yellow glaze, and black diamonds decor.
The objects are marked on the lower side with Rörstrand, Sweden, Harlekin, and the model number. Which piece in this series is your favorite?
Bowl, model 1, diameter 13 cm / 5.1 in
Bowl, model 2, diameter 22 cm / 8.7 in
Dish, model 3, length 17 cm / 6.7 in
Dish, model 4, diameter 32 cm / 12.6 in
Vase, model 5, height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Vase, model 6, height 24 cm / 9.4 in
Vase, model 7, height 14 cm / 5.5 in
Vase, model 8, height 22 cm / 8.7 in
Vase, model 9, height 27 cm / 10.6 in
The Harlekin decor
The lower side of a Harlekin object
