{"product_id":"gunnar-nylund-for-rostrand-chamotte-hedgehog-vase-largest","title":"1930s Swedish Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand. Large Chamotte (Hedgehog) Vase. White Lustre Colour. Height 8 inches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very unusual piece of vintage Swedish art pottery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a Chamotte or Hedgehog vase It was designed by Gunnar Nylund (1904 -1997) for Rorstrand. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe was the artistic leader for the Rorstrand factory in the 1940s and 1950s. Nylund is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese hedgehog vases were made between 1936 and 1948. They have swelling forms, strong colours, and very rough, almost prickly, surfaces - hence the nickname \"Igelkotten\" for them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey were made in three sizes and five colours (Emerald, Topaz, Yellow, White and Turquoise). This one is the largest size and it is \u003c\/span\u003emade of heavy stoneware and has a very pale white-grey lustre shade to the glaze, as photographed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe alternative name of Chamotte is also known as 'firesand', a raw ceramic material that has a high percentage of silica and alumina. It can be produced by firing selected fire clays to high temperatures before grinding and screening to specific particle sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was made with clay mixed with discarded shards of stoneware from Rörstrand’s furnaces. Nylund himself described it like this: “It is like an aspect of nature is reflected in this rugged, mystical surface”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNylund was employed at Rörstrand for most of the early 1930s and remained until the mid-1950s. He is regarded as one of the most important ceramists of the 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis an exceptionally tactile piece, the highly textured, rough surface with the glossily glazed exterior is a fabulous juxtaposition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe height is just over 8 inches tall. As mentioned, the largest size of this design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in excellent vintage condition and is fully signed to the base.  The larger sizes are harder to find - and this is reflected in my asking price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a very heavy piece of ceramic. It will be very carefully packed and sent to you double boxed with a very sturdy outer box and lots of packing. It will be posted with Royal Mail Tracked, Medium Parcel. Please select a signed for service and I will add full insurance against loss or damage in transit. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.                        \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39518516412480,"sku":"MUSSELBURGH SHELF","price":675.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/1930s-swedish-gunnar-nylund-for-rorstrand-large-chamotte-hedgehog-vase-white-lustre-colour-height-8-inches-european-ceramics-157.webp?v=1791931386","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/gunnar-nylund-for-rostrand-chamotte-hedgehog-vase-largest","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}