A unique and impressive modernist stoneware bowl, created by Nils Kähler for the family’s renowned studio, this piece is a beautiful example of his work from a pivotal era in Scandinavian ceramics. The bowl’s striking design showcases a bold contrast between its raw, unglazed exterior and a glossy blue glaze applied in a herringbone pattern. A separate, dripping blue glaze adds a dramatic flair to the unglazed clay. This powerful focus on both form and material is a signature of Nils Kähler’s style, marking a significant departure from the studio's traditional decorative works.
 
Item Details
 
Designer: Nils Kähler (1906–1979)
Studio: Kähler Keramik, Denmark
Signature: Nils HAK
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Dimensions: 7 inches (18 cm) H x 10.6 inches (27 cm) W
 
 
Nils Kahler (1906-1979) was originally trained as a potter. 
In 1940 Nils Kahler and his brother
Herman Jørgen Kahler took over the Kahler company. Nils became the artistic director,
Nils Kähler helped lead the Kähler studio into the age of modernism. His ceramics focused on form and material, and marked a move away from the company's traditional orientation towards colored glazes and decoration.