Gunnar Nylund (1930s) Plano from Rörstrand

Gunnar Nylund designed the Plano series in the 1930s for Rörstrand. It consists of stoneware objects with geometric forms and matte green glaze. Find your favorite among Gunnar's Plano pieces or learn more in our overview.

An Overview of Gunnar Nylund’s Plano Series

Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most well-known series is Plano from the 1930s. It consists of a large number of household goods like flower pots, fruit dishes, and candleholders. But most popular among contemporary collectors are the vases. They are made of stoneware with geometric forms and matte green glaze.

The vases are marked on the lower side with Nylund, Plano, Rörstrand, Sweden. Which of them is your favorite?

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Plano Vase (model PU), height 9,5, 14,5, 20,5 and 31 cm

Vase (model PU), height 9,5, 14,5, 20,5 and 31 cm (3.7, 5.7, 8.1, and 12.2 in)

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Plano Vase (model PV), height 11, 17,5, and 25 cm

Vase (model PV), height 11, 17,5, and 25 cm (4.3, 6.9, and 9.8 in)

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Plano Vase (model PX), height 7, 11, 13,5, 19,5 cm

Vase (model PX), height 7, 11, 13,5, 19,5 cm (2.8, 4.3, 5.3, and 7.7 in)

The lower side of a Plano vase

A page from a Rörstrand product catalogue

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