Gunnar Nylund ‘Sommerso’ Vase

Gunnar Nylund is best known for his long and notable career designing ceramics for Rörstrand, where his innovative designs earned the company widespread acclaim during the mid-20th century.

During the years 1953-1956, he expanded his creative repertoire by delving into the world of glass design for Swedish company Strömbergshyttan. His creations from this period consist of soft, organic forms with a clean & elegant aesthetic.

Among Nylund’s work for Strömbergshyttan, his designs crafted using the Venetian ‘Sommerso’ technique are most desired by collectors. These exquisite pieces, which feature strikingly elongated proportions, showcase a captivating interplay of colours with their hued inner layer encased within a crystal-clear glass cocoon.

This slim purple vase is one of the tallest of Nylund’s ‘Sommerso’ designs and perfectly demonstrates the grace & Modernity of his artistic vision.