Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Krakele


Gunnar Nylund (1932) Krakele from Rörstrand

Gunnar Nylund designed the Krakele series in 1932 for Rörstrand. It consists of stoneware objects with robust forms, white crackled glaze, and golden details. Find your favorite among Gunnar's Krakele pieces or learn more in our overview.




An Overview of Gunnar Nylund’s Krakele Series

Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most well-known series is Krakele from 1932. It consists of stoneware bowls and vases. They have robust forms, white crackled glaze, 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 Krakele piece is your favorite?


Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Krakele Bowl, diameter 19 cm


Bowl, diameter 19 cm (7.5 in)

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Krakele Vase, height 20 cm


Vase, height 20 cm / 7.9 in

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Krakele The Krakele decor


The Krakele decor

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand The lower side of a Krakele object


The lower side of a Krakele object

Gunnar Nylund Ferro A page from a Rörstrand product catalogue


A page from a Rörstrand product catalogue


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