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Bowl designed by Rolf Palm, Sweden 1960s

$622.30
£465.86
€520
CA$856.68
A$936.52
CHF 495.46
MX$11,206.93
NOK 6,304.01
SEK 5,770.68
DKK 3,961.76

About the Item

This ceramic bowl by Swedish studio potter Rolf Palm exemplifies the refined artistry that defines Scandinavian ceramic design in the mid-20th century. Hand-thrown and signed by the artist, the piece displays Palm’s distinctive earthy glaze palette, a nuanced layering of muted greens, ochres, and deep reddish tones. The speckled surface and gentle shifts in colour result from Palm’s controlled yet expressive glazing process, allowing the material’s natural character to emerge. The bowl’s softly rounded form and tactile finish reflect Palm’s deep connection to clay and his mastery of traditional stoneware techniques, developed over decades at his studio in Mölle on the Swedish west coast. His work is often celebrated for its quiet strength, organic beauty, and the way it bridges everyday function with sculptural presence. This piece embodies the Nordic sensibility that came to define his oeuvre, where craftsmanship, restraint, and the raw poetry of stoneware come together with understated elegance.
  • Creator:
    Rolf Palm (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Diameter: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stoneware,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1006647587962

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