GUNNAR NYLUND ‘RUBUS’ VASE FOR RÖRSTRAND (SWEDEN)

An outstanding cinch waisted stoneware vase designed in the 1950s by Gunnar Nylund as part of his 'RUBUS' series for Rörstand of Sweden.  Though difficult to see, the surface of the vase is highly textured with vertical ridges that follow the lines of the beautiful running glaze in shades of beige, brown, and pale mossy green that almost gives the impression of a stand of birch trees in the forest. RÖRSTRAND has been documented as early as the 13th century, when Magnus Ladulås donated property to the Clara Convent. In 1527, under Gustavus Vasa, the area was returned to the crown. The area was named "Rörstrand" because the clear lake's shore was overgrown with reeds. After an ”Associations contract between all concerned in the Swedish Porcelain works, which will be established at great Rörstrand in the Delft manner” was signed in 1726, a porcelain factory was built at the castle Rörstrand.  The factory had indeed been privileged to produce true porcelain, but faience  was the only thin