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.
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown and Yellow-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and yellow-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
2 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s.
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Asaa, DK
2 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. Set of two beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceramic vases model CAF and SYM by Carl Harry Stålhane for...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Green Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Stoneware
$168Sale Price|20% Off
Rörstrand Sarek Vase, Tall Cylindrical Form with Incised Geometric Design
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large gray vase of model Sarek designed by Olle Alberius at Rörstrand. The vase is 12 cm (4.8") in diameter and about 31 cm (12.4") high and in excellent condition.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5” H x 5.75” Diameter Dimensions of S...
Brass
Brown Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gertrud Lönegren, Wilhelm Kage, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace vase with hand-carved decor. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand' and 'LÖNEGREN. Gertrud L...
Ceramic, Stoneware
‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund. Chamottered stoneware from Rorstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 16 H cm.
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
$555Sale Price|20% Off
A very large Mid-century modern pottery vase, "Bamboo", by Alberius, Sweden
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rare and very large vintage ceramic vase from the very well-known designer Olle Alberius, known as "Bamboo" from Rörstrand, Sweden. This vase resembles a bamboo cane, and it has a ...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A red and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Speckled Brown Stoneware Table Lamp. 1940s.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Bromma, SE
Drop Formed Stoneware Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Elegant, drawn shape with warm hare’s fur glaze blends in brown tones By Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Inscribed R, "Sve...
Brass
$752Sale Price|20% Off
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand Geometric Decor Planter Vase, 1960s
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Highly collectible Swedish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand decorated glossy ceramic vase in chamotte clay by Swedish designer Olle Alberius. Fully glazed with a light grey base ...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
$329Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic miniature bowl known as "ARU" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning hand-made vintage miniature stoneware pottery bowl with a classic design known as "ARU" design by very talented Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. What makes this bowl very spec...
Ceramic
$499 / set
Carl-Harry Stålhane - Sparaxis - 3 Bowls
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The Sparaxis series, of which we offer three items (1, 3 and 8) here, was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Stålhane's works are well known for their quality and...
Earthenware
1960's, Ceramic Set by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
1960's ceramic set by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand, Sweden. Consisting of a a rectangular plate and miniature vase with beautiful brown glaze with a...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Sylvia Leuchovius at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks and crazing. Signed 'SL' and ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Drejargruppen Rörstrand Hand-Painted Stoneware Bowl, Gray, 1973
By Rörstrand, Royal Copenhagen, Inger Persson, Drejargruppen, Drejar Gruppen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large decorative bowl hand-thrown and hand-painted by the artist collective Drejargruppen for Rörstrand in 1973. Rustic chamotte clay with shiny warm sandy gray glaze and earthy dark...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Ceiling light designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane Ceiling light designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Porcelain.
Porcelain
Large Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and rare stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Signed 'CHS' and makers mark 'R' with three cro...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Pair of Olle Alberius, Rorstrand Porcelain Lamps Sweden 1960s
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Pair of rare porcelain lamps with an incised abstracted circular pattern, designed by Olle Alberius for Rorstrand. The Sarek pattern was inspir...
Ceramic
Rörstrand, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green and yellow-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Brown Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund. ALP Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, ALP Lidköping 1
Located in Malmö, SE
A stoneware art deco vase with beautiful brown glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. But second grade becau...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9” H x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches...
Stoneware
$329Sale Price|29% Off
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely unique blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 11.5 cm (4.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except fr...
Ceramic
Set of 2 V. Bjerke Petersen Rörstrand Fasett Vase 7 and 8 Purple & Black, Sweden
By Saxbo, Palshus, Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen, Bitossi, Rörstrand
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is a rare set of 2 vases by Danish artist Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen for Rörstrand, Sweden. The vases belong to the "Fasett" series and were designed by Bjerke Petersen in 1951-195...
Ceramic
$423Sale Price|20% Off
Sarek by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand Scandinavian Blue Midcentury Vase, 1960s
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
“Sarek” Scandinavian midcentury ceramic vase in matt enamel designed by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on t...
Ceramic
Blue & Green, Globose Ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Mid 20th century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue & green ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 17 cm (6.8") in diameter and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as t...
Stoneware
1960s Stoneware Bowl by Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s hand thrown stoneware bowl by Swedish artist Marianne Westman. On the inside there is spiral shape in a beautiful green glazing. Made at the Rörstrand Ateljé in Sweden whe...
Stoneware
Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
Vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund. Stoneware from Rorstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund S...
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "R" for Rör...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 33 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some scratching marks below (see photo) therefore it is marke...
Stoneware
Round Porcelain Bowl Flower- Sylvia Leuchovius - Rörstrand - 1970s
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, lovely ceramic bowl designed by Sylvia Leuchovius at Rörstrand, the bowl is 14 cm (5.6") in diameter and 3 cm (1.2") high. It is in excellent condition and marked as 1st qua...
Porcelain
$178Sale Price|20% Off
Brown Miniature Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown miniature vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 3.5 cm (1.4") high and in very good condition, marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the...
Porcelain
Midcentury Ceramic Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Dark Blue Glaze
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 18.5 cm in diameter at the top and 9.5 cm high. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze near the base why it is marked as 2nd quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bamboo Vase, by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A Scandinavian Mid-Century ceramic Bamboo vase, crafted by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, is a stunning representation of mid-20th-century design. This bud-like organic vase was though...
Stoneware
Swedish Rörstrand Ceramic Handle Vase, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Michael Andersen & Son, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Harald Östergren
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish ceramic vase in earthy brown speckled glaze and anthracite black handles. Manufactured by Rörstrand Keramik in the 1960s. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition. S...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
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. Vase ‘Caolina’ is made in stoneware. Measure: H 31 cm/ 12 1/4" ...
Ceramic
Scandinavian Functionalist Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a rounded form. Glazed war ochre brown with a lighter brown line around the top and inside the opening. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most ...
Stoneware
Rörstrand - Amalia - Serving Plate
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This serving platter has been designed by the Swedish firm Rörstrand. Christina Campbell was responsible for the design (form as well as pattern) of this item. C...
Earthenware
Brown & Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand-painted details in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfab...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Stoneware Bowls by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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.
Stoneware
Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This well balanced and beautifully colored Mid-Century Modernist Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. With a rounded ...
Ceramic
Round Black Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, black ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 15,5 cm (6,2") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and ma...
Ceramic
Midentury Stoneware Floor Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Statuesque stoneware floor vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in a clean form with beautiful blue glaze with in steely nuances with lighter undertones. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the ...
Stoneware
Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking, large chamotte stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in with decorative handles and an embossed rope net pattern. Glazed light umbra and eggshell white. Gunnar Nylund was ...
Stoneware
Hertha Bengtson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. “ R SWEDEN” inscription on bottom
Stoneware
$291Sale Price|60% Off
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Vide-Poche Bowl, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Decorative Scandinavian Modern stoneware vide-poche bowl handmade by Swedish artist Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in the 1950s. Ripple textured surface with stunning earth and mint col...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Clay
Hertha Bengtsson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase, designed by Hertha Bengtson, and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Stoneware
A Classic Elegant "Aro" Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic "Aro" Ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. A timeless and sophisticated "Aro" bowl crafted by Gunnar Nylund showcases exquisite shades in blue and brow...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Unique Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
$147 / set
Rörstrand, Glunt, Soup Plate, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The two soup plates on offer here are manufactured by the Swedish firm Rörstrand, the designer of the form / pattern was Christina Cam...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Midcentury Pair of Bowls Rörstrand Sweden by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Pair of bowls Rörstrand made in Sweden by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s. Wonderful glaze on these bowls. They are both in good condition Measures: 16 x 12 X 8 cm.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vases by Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These vases from Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane, are a great example of midcentury modern quality and design made in Sweden during the 1950s and 1960s. The sculptur...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Vases Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large midcentury vases manufactured at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. That typical hares fur g...
Ceramic
Yellow & Beige Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Midcentury Swedish vase in ceramics designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase has a lovely yellow glaze. The vase is 10.5 cm high and in mint condition. Car...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Set of 5 Small Bowls Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful set of 5 small bowls made at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed bowls in good condition. Dimensions: H...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Blue Porcelain Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is has a lovely blue / gray color and is 28 cm high. It is marked as 1st quality and is i...
Porcelain
Light Purple Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Design
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely light-purple glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in mint condition an...
Ceramic