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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Pair of Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases with identical relief pattern and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold.
By ALP Lidköping 1, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful ceramic art deco vase. Amazing glaze with details in hand-painted gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. No chips, cracks or craz...
Ceramic
Red Ceramic California Bowl by Stålhane for Rörstran, Sweden Mid-Century Modern
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Scandinavian Modern wine-red and grey stoneware bowl by Swedish Modernist designer Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. This model is named "California" or "Californien" in S...
Stoneware
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Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Table Lamp, Brass & Stoneware, 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,...
Brass
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50 Height: 20.5 cm/8 inch Diameter: 13.5 cm/5.3 inch
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Bowl by Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful asymmetric stoneware bowl with amazing hand-painted decor. Designed by Danish artist Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. No chips or c...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.37"H x 2.62"W x 2.62"D All items ship from Hi...
Stoneware
Gertrud Lönegren, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25"H x 2.25"W x 2.25"D All items ship from ...
Stoneware
Stoneware bowl by Marianne Westman Ateljé for Rörstrand
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
1960s hand thrown stoneware bowl by Marianne Westman Ateljé for Rörstrand. The outer surface in white partially covers an inner spiral design shape with rustic and burnt marks, all p...
Stoneware
Unique Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown and Yellow-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and yellow-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SYA 28 VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
A work by Carl-Harry Stalhåne, who led Rorstrand's golden age in the 1950s alongside Gunnar Nylund and worked as a designer and art director. After his first exhibition in 1948, he s...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A beige, brown and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Scandinavian Art Deco Ceramic Candleholder by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand
By Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco glazed ceramic candle was designed by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand in Sweden, circa 1930. It features a stylized hour glass form with a striated onyx glazed base...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on the bottom, in matte enamel, 1960s. Dimensions: Height 22 cm, diameter 8 cm.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A vase in blue-glazed stoneware, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimension (inches): 8"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D All items ship from High...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A small brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5” H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
An organic brown-glazed stoneware bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. “RÖRSTRAND SWEDEN” sticker.
Stoneware
Small Yellow Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Impressed 'Lönegren', 'Rörstrand' and ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25" H x 6” Diameter Dimensions of Shade ...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A black and beige-glazed unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
White Art Deco Stoneware Globe Vase by Gunnar Nylund. ALP Rörstrand Sweden 1930s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A stoneware art deco vase with off-white glaze and hand-painted gold details. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Great conditio...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Orange & Braun Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Pot by Inger Perrson for Rörstrand
By Inger Persson, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful, large and rare vintage Scandinavian mid-century modern Swedish plant pot or flower vase with a striking burnt orange pattern with circles, lines and dots over dark, almost...
Clay
White Art Deco Chamotte Candlesticks by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful white candlesticks in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s Great condition. No chips, cracks or ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Orange-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
An orange, glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A black and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Rare One-Off Hand Signed Bowl for Rörstrand Sweden 1967
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Meer, VAN
Carl-Harry Stålhane Unique Hand Signed Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1967. A rare one-off. This is a unique and hand signed sizable studio pottery bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the...
Pottery
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed fluted stoneware and metal table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches)...
Metal
Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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...
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.
By Gertrud Lönegren, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Excellent condition. S...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant, unique stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in a smooth, tapering form with a wide brim. Eggshell white glaze with “Mimosa” pattern. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the st...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed fluted stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Gertrud Lönegren Attribution, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted light-grey stoneware table lamp, design attributed to Gertrud Lönegren produced by Rörstrand, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.75” H x 7” Diameter Dimensions of Sh...
Stoneware
Set of 2 Art Deco Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 stoneware Art Deco vases with beautiful brown glaze. Foot and mouth detailed in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Great or...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A small brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10” H x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade...
Stoneware
Swedish Grace Porcelain Table Lamp Pink / Purple Glazing, Louise Adelborg, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and unique table lamp made by Swedish artist Louise Adelborg in the 1920s at the "Rörstrand" workshop. The lamp base is made from glazed porcelain decorated with an amazing...
Porcelain, Silk
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three cr...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.25” H x 6.5" Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5" Height x 7.8" Diameter All items...
Stoneware
Swedish Grace Stoneware Table Lamp by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand. 1920s.
By Rörstrand
Located in Bromma, SE
Swedish Grace Stoneware Table Lamp with Foliage Decor by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand. 1920s. Wonderful, Quirky and Unique table lamp made by Swedish artist Louise Adelborg in the 1...
Stoneware
Boho Chic Ceramic Bowl by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Sweden 1970's
By Drejargruppen, Rörstrand
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Large and heavy set ceramic bowl in floral design for Drejargruppen. Marked R for Rörstrand and Drejargruppen 1975 in the bottom. Perfect for salads or as a fruit and vegetable bowl....
Ceramic
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50
By Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50 Height: 18 cm/7 inch Diameter: 8 cm/3.1 inch
Stoneware
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand Studio Vase, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand Studio Vase, Sweden, 1960s Stoneware • Height 23 cm • Diameter 16 cm Signed: R / MW / ATELJÉ / SWEDEN A beautifully hand-thrown stoneware vase by Mari...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-brown, glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.68" Height x 3.68" Diameter All items shi...
Stoneware
Set of Vase / Plate "Sarek" by Olle Alberius, Sweden 1960s
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of plate & vase from the Sarek serie, designed by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s. Size refers to the vase.
Ceramic
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s Beautiful shaped vase, model AUS. The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in good condition. Heigth...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Teapot
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Gunnar Nylund, one of Sweden's leading ceramic artists, lived and worked all over Scandinavia being involved with Bing & Gröndahl in Denmark, Rörstrand in Swede...
Earthenware
Isolde - Rörstrand - Cup and Saucer (x10)
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: The 10 cups and saucers on offer here are part of the Isolde series designed by Jacqueline Lind for Rörstrand. The design of the items is typical for the seventi...
Earthenware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Signed Rörstrand Studio Swedish Scandinavian Midcentury Bowl
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed, richly, and deeply blue-colored/ glazed ceramic bowl by famed Swedish designer Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweeden. The craftsmanship and color are stu...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
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
Set of 3 Stoneware Miniatures by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Berndt Friberg, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of three beautiful green and blue stoneware miniatures with amazing glaze. Made by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Signed with 'CHS' and m...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Light Blue Lidded Stoneware Urn by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware urn with amazing relief pattern in the form of birds in trees. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Good condition. Factory second due to ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Majolica Bowl Candy Fruit Rörstrand Sweden 1880
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Deco Antique Majolica Rörstrand Sweden 1880 A small majolica basket/bowl for some candy or nuts Beautiful piece for decoration Inside is typical for majolica turquoise colour ...
Ceramic