Gunnar Nylund (1965) Igloo from Rörstrand
Gunnar Nylund designed the Igloo series in 1965 for Rörstrand. It consists of stoneware objects with a robust form, mottled brown/green glaze, and ribbed relief. Find your favorite among Gunnar's Igloo pieces or learn more in our overview.
An Overview of Gunnar Nylund’s Igloo Series
Gunnar Nylund designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most well-known series is Igloo from 1965. It consists of five stoneware bowls and vases. They have a robust form, mottled brown/green glaze, and ribbed relief.
The objects are marked on the lower side with Rörstrand’s symbol (R), GN, Sweden, and Igloo. Which piece is your favorite?
Vase, height 11 cm / 4.3 in
Vase
Vase (model 5), height 26 cm / 10.2 in
Bowl (model 2), diameter 24 cm
Bowl, diameter 21 cm / 8.3 in
The lower side of an Igloo object
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