Rörstrand Furniture
Swedish
Before Rörstrand and its contemporaries introduced ceramic serveware to Europe, people primarily ate off of metal plates. The Swedish ceramics company was pivotal in bringing porcelain from China to the Western world, and today, vintage Rörstrand ceramics are highly prized by collectors.
The company began in 1726 at Rörstrand Castle in Stockholm, under the direction of master porcelain maker Johann Wolff. Early works bore no stamp or seal to mark their origin, as the company had no competitors at the time. Once competing companies made inroads into the porcelain market, Rörstrand began to stamp its products.
With the rising demand for ceramic tableware, Rörstrand pieces filled the cabinets in the houses of the nobility, royalty and the social elite of Sweden and surrounding nations. The 1800s saw many technological advances for the company, as it began using steam presses to emboss patterns into material. The 20th century brought the company to international markets after it presented its Art Nouveau pieces at the 1900 World Exposition in Paris.
As Sweden was a neutral country during the world wars, Rörstrand was able to continue producing, whereas other companies shut down or shifted to making items for the war effort. Swedish artist-designer Gunnar Nylund created his most famous works — warm-toned matte-glazed Art Deco stoneware and more — while employed by Rörstrand. During the 1950s, Rorstrand brought on master porcelain maker Marianne Westman, lovingly referred to as “the Porcelain Mother.” Her design, the Rörstrand Mon Amie, became one of the company’s leading sellers. It was among many popular designs that she and her team developed. Westman continued with the company through the 1960s when it brought on other notable talents, such as designer Inger Persson.
In 1976, the company celebrated 250 years, and the Rörstrand Museum opened in Lidköping, holding over 15,000 pieces created by the historic ceramics manufacturer.
With almost 300 years of history, Rörstrand has survived numerous shifts in culture and design preferences, maintaining its heritage style, while smoothly adapting to new trends. With each decade, the company has debuted new designs, glazes, patterns and technologies, bringing new innovations and intriguing twists to traditional work.
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Creator: Rörstrand
Dealer: Nordlings
Stoneware Miniature vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Collection of 15 miniature stoneware vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in delightful plump and streamlined forms. Glazed in earthy tones in blue, green, yellow, rust and brown, organic p...
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Stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in an amazing shape with a wide-rimmed mouth and sleek body. Black glaze with rusty red flecks.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among ...
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Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, in an oval boat shape with an undulating edge. Large size. Purple and blue glaze with nuances of brown.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson.
Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
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Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, large stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a classic form. Glazed pale blue with “Mimosa” pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers ...
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Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a bold asymmetric form, sometimes called the Nylund “Pike” vase. Brown and greenish glaze in an organic pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one o...
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Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a plump form with a slender neck. Glazed pale greenish blue with a white “Mimosa” pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influentia...
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Five Modernist Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of five stoneware vases by Gunnar Nylund, in a variation of elegant, curvesome forms and sizes. All glazed beautiful eggshell white.
Height 14/15.5/19/20/22.5 cm, Diameter 8-13....
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Scandinavian Midcentury Lion Figurine by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gorgeous stoneware lion figurine by Gunnar Nylund with an expressive face and glaze gathering beautifully in all its nooks and crannies. Gunnar Nylund’s animal figurines are among hi...
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Modernist Stoneware Floor Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware floor vase by Gertrud Lönegren. Beautiful, subdued tones of ocean green and brown in runny, diluted strokes around the body.
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Three Modernist Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three beautiful stoneware vases by Gunnar Nylund, in imaginative, curvesome forms. “Mimosa” patterned glazes in eggshell white, pale green and cloudy blue.
Height 18/25/27 cm...
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Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a curvesome, tapering form. Glazed pale blue with a white “Mimosa” pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and ...
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Modernist stoneware table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, made in chamotte stoneware in Nylund’s “Hedgehog” model. The clean form contrasts with the craggy surface. Vibran...
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Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “Chamotte” stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a stately form. Made in a technique where crushed earthenware is mixed into the stoneware.
Rörstrand introduced Gunnar Nylund’...
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Modernist Stoneware Table Lamp by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking pair of stoneware table lamps by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Sculptural design with graphic black and white decor.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic a...
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Midentury Stoneware Floor Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Statuesque stoneware floor vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in a clean form with beautiful blue glaze with a somewhat grainy look.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish...
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Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a classic shape. Beautiful glaze in a pale celadon nuance.
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Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane with an angular plump body contrasted with a straight, slender nozzle. Beautiful greyish blue glaze.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of...
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Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a narrow, drop-shaped form. Jet black glaze with rusty color around the base.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swed...
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Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a sleek form, with eggshell glaze and a subtle graphic pattern. Flecks of brown and white around the rim and base.
Carl-Harry Stå...
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Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a classic shape. Beautiful glaze that alternates between purple and clear blue in dramatic splashes.
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Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a neat Size and sleek form. Steely blue glaze with color speckles that have a golden effect.
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Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase in a clean form by Gunnar Nylund, the undulating rim softens the form. Vivacious blue glaze with purple streaks.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson.
Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
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Stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware platter in a leaf shape by Gunnar Nylund. Purplish brown glaze with contrasting bright blue areas.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson.
Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Unique Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, unique stoneware floor vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Tapering form with a wide mouth. Cream colored glaze with an organic patterned structure.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was on...
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Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a straightforward cylinder shape. Dense jet black hare’s fur glaze.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic ar...
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Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Statuesque stoneware floor vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in a clean form with beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic a...
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Stoneware Table Lamp by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking table lamp by Carl-Harry Stålhane, made from stoneware. Glazed contrasting black and white. Looks different depending on angle, the openings in the shade give it an owl-like...
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Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a strict form. Dense black hare’s fur glaze.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic artists during the 1950s,...
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Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large stoneware floor vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a stout form with dark petroleum colored glaze. Pattern of embossed stripes.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Sw...
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Pair of Stoneware Bowls by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of stoneware bowls by Gunnar Nylund, of the appealing “ARO” model. Streamlined, oval form with plunging sides. One with rich brown glaze and the other with eggshell and blue glaze.
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Black Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool, small stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a smooth, organic shape. Black glaze over rusty brown.
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Collection of Nine Miniature Stoneware Vases and Bowls by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Collection of nine amazing miniature stoneware vases and platters by Gunnar Nylund. Made in matching forms, with a variety of colors and glazes, tied together by a graphic expression...
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Unique Stoneware Vase by Isaac Grünewald
By Isaac Grunewald, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely, large stoneware vase by Isaac Grünewald. Beautiful motif of a woman arching her back in a joyous, sensual way. The blue strokes around her make it seem like she is somersault...
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Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a Classic shape. Beautiful icy blue “Mimosa” glaze with white speckles and greenish hues.
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Unique Chamotte Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking unique chamotte vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in a brutal, deconstructed design with thick black and rusty red glazes. This is an example of Stålhane’s artistic style of the ...
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Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Grand floor vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, made with chamotte stoneware in a brutal design. Blackish and brown glaze with pale grey swipes over a rough tri...
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Modernist Stoneware "Flambé" Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, from the “Flambé” series. Dramatic decor of a lion hunting antelope on the savannah. Gold decor accentuate the lines.
Gunnar Nylund was one...
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Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Neat stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a drop form. Glazed eggshell white over a subtle graphic pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson.
Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking floor vase by Gunnar Nylund, with distinct lines and black hare’s fur glaze with yellow streaks.
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Rörstrand furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Rörstrand furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Rörstrand furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Rörstrand were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Stig Lindberg, and Gunnar Nylund. Prices for Rörstrand furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $56 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,227.
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Questions About Rörstrand Furniture
- Is Rorstrand made in Sweden?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Rorstrand was made in Sweden and was considered one of Sweden’s oldest porcelain manufacturers, founded in 1726. Unfortunately, the company decided to close down their manufacturing plants in Sweden and move them to Hungary and Sri Lanka. The old factory is a Rorstrand museum today and owned by Fiskars. Shop a collection of authentic Rorstrand porcelain from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.