An Overview of Gunnar Nylund’s Kub Series
Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most well-known series is Kub (Cube) from the 1960s. It consists of stoneware bowls and vases. They have geometric forms, glossy brown glaze, and sphere relief pattern.
The objects are marked on the lower side with Rörstrand, Sweden, Kub, and the model number. Which piece in the series is your favorite?
Vase (model 4), height 24 cm / 9.4 in
Vase (model 5), height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Vase (model 6), height 17,5 cm / 6.9 in
Vase (model 3), height 17 cm / 6.7 in
Vase (model 1), height 18,5 cm / 7.3 in
Bowl (model 2), length 17,5 cm / 6.9 in
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Bowl, length 22 cm / 8.7 in
The Kub decor
The lower side of a Kub object
