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.
Find vintage Rörstrand serveware, decorative objects, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
Color: Brown
Creator: Rörstrand
Exceptional Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand Sylvia Leuchovius, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This extra-large bowl ceramic was designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by Rörstrand. This bowl is marked as studio ceramic and are well sculptured with a nice glaze inside the ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful sculptured vase with its intense harfur glaze, which shifts in different colors was made by Rörstrand Sweden and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane.
Very good conditi...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Vintage Swedish Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Art Pottery Bowl, 20th Century
By Rörstrand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage Swedish art pottery bowl designed by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand. The bowl is glazed with a stylized seed or floral design in contrasting and tubelined design to the...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
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Pottery
Carl-Harry Stålhane Hare's Fur Glaze Bowl for Rörstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Kramfors, SE
Stoneware bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane with hare’s fur glaze. The bowl is glazed with muted but fiery shades of yellow, orange and brown. The result is a bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
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Stoneware
Carl Harry Stålhane, Rorstrand 1943, Hand Painted Bowl with Two Faces
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane hand decorated stoneware bowl designed at Rorstrand, Sweden. The bowl depicts the faces of two women one of which is reclining. Signed and dated (1943) on the bot...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Unique Hand Decorated Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern unique vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. A hand decorated glazed vase with Elephants in light brown, yellow and grey on a white ground. Executed by Rörstrand, Sweden. ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Midcentury
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 39.5 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some scratches and marks in the glaze.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
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Stoneware
Unique Ceramic Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Goteborg, SE
This large bowl is unique, handmade, numbered and signed by Carl-Harry Stålhane himself at Rörstrand during the 1950s. Stålhane later succeeded Gunnar Nylund as artistic leader of Rö...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Sculpture for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully glazed stoneware figure of an antelope head designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand.
Measures: Height with base 13".
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two wonderful vases were created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden. These vases are not so often seen as a pair, and with its wonderfu...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Studio Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Round studio vase from Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed vases in good condition.
Dimensions: H 16 cm, D 15cm.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Rare Pair of Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces were made in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1940-1950s.
This is the small size vase and the large vase called "Charmotte". The name in...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Large Bottleneck Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s is gifted with light brown harefur glaze. And it has that stunning look of Nylunds great craftsmanship. It really gives...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning piece of ceramic was produced at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. Its rounded bott...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker or Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed vases in good condition.
Measures: Height 26 cm, 17 cm...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A gorgeous vase from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed in shifting colors
Good condition.
Measures: H 22 cm, W 14...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s, Sweden.
The brown golden glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the shape a...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful vase made in Sweden 1950s at Rörstrand and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane.
The vase has beautiful lines and a nice glaze.
Very good condition.
Measures: H 1 cm, W ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Pair of Swedish Modern "Chamotte" Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Swedish Modern "Chamotte" vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. The name Chamotte indicates the large fragments of crushed earthenware pieces that was applied in the glace ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Set of 4 Ceramic Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 4 wonderful vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The Vases are made in nice sculptural shape and with wonderful glaze. ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic
Stoneware Dish by Marianne Westman for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Shallow serving plate / dish / centerpiece designed by Marianne Westman for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Ceramic in an earthy colored, wabi-sabi raw glaze.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Olle Alberius Table Lamp for Rorstrand
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Porcelain table lamp designed by Olle Alberius for Rorstrand.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful large vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s Sweden.
The glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the bottleneck sha...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Golden Ochre Chamotte Table Lamp, Rorstrand, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and iconic Swedish Mid-Century Modern golden ochre colored chamotte table lamp by designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Manufactured in Sweden in the mid 1960s. Slim shape,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund Magenta Chamotte, Porcelain Vase for Rorstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exceptional Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern handmade chamotte clay and porcelain vase by acclaimed Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Chamotte body with shiny deep raspber...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
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Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain, Ceramic
Set of 2 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Two wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed vases in good condition.
Measures H 24 x D 8cm.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Copper Lustre Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Vase, circa 1950
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish midcentury Swedish art pottery vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand. The simple oval shaped vase is richly decorated in a chocolate brown copper lustre...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
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Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury 3 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful pieces made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The objects have a wonderful form and glaze.
Good condition.
Mea...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rorstrand Ever Glaze Firing Vase, Test Piece by Carl Harry Stalhane
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rorstrand ever glaze firing. Test piece painted and lacquered by Carl Harry Stalhane. Signed.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic plate Titus by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic plate Titus by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand
This hand-painted Titus ceramic plate was designed by Olle Alberius between 1963-1970 for Rörstrand.
S...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Gunnar Nylund Brown Ceramic Vase by Rörstrand G.N. Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Knebel, DK
Gunnar Nylund brown ceramic vase in good condition with glaze in shades of brown.
Signed by Rörstrand G.N. Sweden
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Multicolored Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large multicolored bowl with a lovely harfur glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 27,5 x 22 cm (11" x 8.8") in diameter and 15 cm (6") high. It is in excellent...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Stoneware from Rörstrand.
Additional information:
Material: Ceramic
Artist: Gunnar Nylund
Si...
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1950s European Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19650s Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vases for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vases set designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on the bottom, in matte enamel, 19650s.
Dimensions: Height 1...
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1650s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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.