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Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Porcelain Teapot, 1960s
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Porcelain Teapot, 1960s

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Porcelain Teapot, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand. "Blå eld" porcelain teapot. Beautiful deep blue glaze, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Teapot and Jug Blå eld by Hertha Bengtsson for Gustavsberg Sweden
Mid Century Teapot and Jug Blå eld by Hertha Bengtsson for Gustavsberg Sweden

Mid Century Teapot and Jug Blå eld by Hertha Bengtsson for Gustavsberg Sweden

By Gustavsberg, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A Mid Century Modern teapot and milk jug from the series "Blå eld" translated to Blue fire in English is quality earthenware from Rörstrand, Sweden designed by Hertha Bengtsson.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Budded Vase Beige Green and Rustic, Sweden, 1960s
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Budded Vase Beige Green and Rustic, Sweden, 1960s

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Budded Vase Beige Green and Rustic, Sweden, 1960s

By Hertha Bengtson, Palshus, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hertha Bengtsson (1917-1993) is one of the leading figures in modern Swedish ceramics in the 1950s and 60s and is especially known for her tabl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.

Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.

By Hertha Bengtson, rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Höganäs Keramik

Located in Malmö, SE

Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware called “Blå eld” (blue fire) which was produced from 1951 to 1971.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.

Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.

By rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Höganäs Keramik, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Malmö, SE

Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware called “Blå eld” (blue fire) which was produced from 1951 to 1971.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.

Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.

By Höganäs Keramik, rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Malmö, SE

Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware called “Blå eld” (blue fire) which was produced from 1951 to 1971.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.

Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.

By rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson, Höganäs Keramik

Located in Malmö, SE

Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware called “Blå eld” (blue fire) which was produced from 1951 to 1971.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.

Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.

By Höganäs Keramik, rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Malmö, SE

Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware called “Blå eld” (blue fire) which was produced from 1951 to 1971.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Blue and White Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Blue and White Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

Blue and White Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Malmö, SE

Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware called “Blå eld” (blue fire) which was produced from 1951 to 1971.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand, Herta Bengtson

Located in Malmö, SE

Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware called “Blå eld” (blue fire) which was produced from 1951 to 1971.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

By Hertha Bengtson, Herta Bengtson, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware called “Blå eld” (blue fire) which was produced from 1951 to 1971.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Hertha Bengtson Minimalist Floor Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden
Hertha Bengtson Minimalist Floor Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden

Hertha Bengtson Minimalist Floor Vase, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden

By Hertha Bengtson, Herta Bengtson

Located in Round Top, TX

The realization of this vision required four toilsome years engaged in the hard work of procuring quality materials, designing, firing, and glazing, all with Hertha’s characteristic ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in London, GB

Over the past 250 years, many talented ceramist and painters worked for Rörstrand including, Hertha Bengtson who created much-loved classics such as Blå Eld and Koka Blå; Marianne We...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

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Swedish Salt and Pepper Shakers by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand
Swedish Salt and Pepper Shakers by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand

Swedish Salt and Pepper Shakers by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand

By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand

Located in Basel, CH

Earthenware with a stunning blue glaze, the model is called BLÅ ELD (blue fire) and was designed in 1949, and went in production in the early 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Porcelain Teapot, 1960s
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Porcelain Teapot, 1960s

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Porcelain Teapot, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand. "Blå eld" porcelain teapot. Beautiful deep blue glaze, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Tea Pot in Porcelain, Sweden
1960s Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Tea Pot in Porcelain, Sweden

1960s Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Tea Pot in Porcelain, Sweden

By Hertha Bengtson

Located in Balen, BE

Features: Design: The "Blå eld" (Blue Fire) series is celebrated for its striking deep blue glaze and minimalist yet sophisticated form.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Bowl in Porcelain, 1960s
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Bowl in Porcelain, 1960s

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Bowl in Porcelain, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand. "Blå eld" bowl in porcelain. Beautiful deep blue glaze, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Jug in Porcelain, 1960s
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Jug in Porcelain, 1960s

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, "Blå eld" Jug in Porcelain, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand. "Blå eld" jug in porcelain. Beautiful deep blue glaze, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Four "blå eld" Porcelain Egg Cups, 1960s
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Four "blå eld" Porcelain Egg Cups, 1960s

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Four "blå eld" Porcelain Egg Cups, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand. Four "blå eld" porcelain egg cups, 1960s. Measures: 5.5 x 5 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

"Blå Eld" White Unglazed Bowl by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s
"Blå Eld" White Unglazed Bowl by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s

"Blå Eld" White Unglazed Bowl by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s

By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Hertha Bengtson's vision materialized in the form of "Blå Eld" (Blue Fire) during the golden era of Swedish ceramics in 1950.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By rorstrand studio, Hertha Bengtson, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware called “Blå eld” (blue fire) which was produced from 1951 to 1971.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Blue Rörstrand Bowl 1950s
Blue Rörstrand Bowl 1950s

Blue Rörstrand Bowl 1950s

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H 2.37 in W 11.03 in D 7.68 in

Blue Rörstrand Bowl 1950s

By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand

Located in Basel, CH

Ceramic bowl by Hertha Bengtson designed for the Swedish manufacturer Rörstrand in the 1950s. Belongs to the Blå Eld (blue fire) series. The elongated bowl has a deep blue color with...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rorstrand Blå Eld / Blue Fire Salt Shaker
Rorstrand Blå Eld / Blue Fire Salt Shaker

Rorstrand Blå Eld / Blue Fire Salt Shaker

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H 2.25 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Rorstrand Blå Eld / Blue Fire Salt Shaker

By Rörstrand

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rorstrand Blå Eld / blue fire salt shaker. Blaa Eld / blue fire designed by Hertha Bengtsson manufactured by Rorstrand from 1950 to 1971.

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Rörstrand Blå Eld Midcentury Collection by Hertha Bengtson
Rörstrand Blå Eld Midcentury Collection by Hertha Bengtson

Rörstrand Blå Eld Midcentury Collection by Hertha Bengtson

By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Blå Eld line of creamware is considered a Rörstrand classic.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware

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Bla Eld For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bla eld available at 1stDibs. A bla eld — often made from ceramic, porcelain and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bla eld — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each bla eld bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson and Gustavsberg each produced at least one beautiful bla eld that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bla Eld?

Prices for a bla eld can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $34 and can go as high as $500, while the average can fetch as much as $124.