Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Chamotte 'Hedgehog' Series Talc White Sculpted Lamp Base, 1940s-50s

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This striking work of Swedish mid-century design is from the 'Hedgehog' vases that were part of the larger 'Chamott' (Chamotte) series designed between 1936 to 1948 by the celebrated Swedish ceramicist and designer Gunnar Nylund (b.1904 - d.1997). These vases were often made into lamps, as this piece is here and typically come in 5 colours (Emerald, Topaz (Mustard), Turquoise, White, and Yellow). There are 3 forms to the Hedgehog vases; this piece comes from the 'AI' form and is the largest of the 3 available sizes at 21 cm in height (small 12cm, medium 16cm, large 21cm). Nylund became well known for his Chamotte sculptures, designing the series during his time as artistic director at Rorstrand.

Personally, I see a resemblance to the thick shaggy fleece of a Scandinavian mountain sheep in the Hedgehog Chamotte dŽcor. 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.

The décor makes this an exceptionally tactile piece, the highly textured, rough surface with the glossily glazed dŽcor is a fabulous juxtaposition. The size of this piece gives it extra presence and the finishing accent of stylised bulb holder collar in Antique gold-tone makes it a statement piece.

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• Dimensions: Height: c. 8.3" / 21 cm (excluding bulb holder) height: c. 11.8" / 30 cm (including bulb holder). Width: c.5.5" / 14 cm (across widest point). Base diameter: c. 3.3" / 8.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 3.7 kg / 3,670 g
• Condition: Excellent. There is light use wear to the underside of the base that is commensurable with the age of the piece. Mentioned for completeness: there is a minimal hairline crack on the underside of the base that is from production and not damage. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The base bears Ršrstrand's stamp. Length of cord: c. 89.3" / 227 cm and is fitted with a European plug. Lamp takes standard A-series Screw bulb.

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• Fabric Content: Ceramic
• Vendor Colour Code: MULTI
• Vendor Style Code: 1311181062
• Andrews SKU: 6106-0014

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