‘Birka’ vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden. 1965. SAD Designs shelves etc

shelves etc

industrial yet modernist lamps show some signs of use on their surface but remain perfectly suitable for countless interior spaces

Brilliantly made and as original as they come

whilst the exceptionally elegant sweeping brass arm retains its effortless poise in either position

All of these features will ensure a fine pairing to succulents and flowers alike

‘Birka’ vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden. 1965. SAD Designs shelves etcDesigned by Gunnar Nylund for Rrstand, Sweden, a short round vase produced in the 1950s. Brika, the namesake of this piece and collection is regarded as Swedens first viking city: You could easily mistake this design to be a carved cup from a cow horn, with its tones of ivory and organic composition. The glazing is applied throughout, further adding to this organic physical and visual texture. A raised foot lifts the piece to appreciate the silhouette