Alf Wallander (1862–1914) was a pivotal figure in the transition of Swedish design towards Art Nouveau, profoundly influencing the aesthetic norms of his time. As an accomplished painter and designer, Wallander excelled in creating decorative arts that embraced the fluidity and organic motifs characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. Among his most celebrated works are the "Iris" vase and the "Swan" service set, both produced by the Rörstrand porcelain factory. These pieces not only exemplify Wallander's innovative approach to form and decoration but also his commitment to integrating art within everyday objects. His legacy endures in the realm of Scandinavian design, where his contributions continue to be revered for their artistic and historical significance.

Carl Johansson

Attributed to Alf Wallander.
Birch. 
Manufacturer's metal plaque to the underside.

Furniture

Console Table

Reijmyre

Coloured glass in green, brown and violet, cased in white with carved and etched decoration.
Decoration designed by Axel Enoch Boman.
Inscribed 'Reijmyre AW Boman A Wallander 1914 Unik (Unique)'. 

Exhibited at the Baltic Exhibition in Malmö, 1914.

Literature: 
Gunnel Mörkfors, ed., Reijmyre Glasbruk, Östergötland county museum, Linköping, 2010.  p.78, illustrated.

Glass

Unique Exhibition Vase

Kosta

Engraved glass with decoration of flowers in relief.
Signed to base.

Vase

Oil on canvas. Portraits of the artists wife and children.
Written on the back. " This screen is the work of Alf Wallander with the help of his wife Gerda, created at the end of the 1890´s, portraits of their children at different ages - Gustaf Jaensson"

Alf Wallander 1862-1914.

Various

Panels

Rörstrand

Hand painted decoration of elephant heads. Signed Rörstrand. Remains of Rörstrand collection label. Attributed to Alf Wallander

Ceramics

Monumental Rostrands Jardiniere

Glazed porcelain. Decoration of woman with fish. Signed Rörstrand and A.Wallander.

Hand painted porcelain. Signed "HV Rörstrand  17 LO". Shown at the Stockholm Exhbition 1909.