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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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
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
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
$1,456Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware
Unique Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund
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 'Stålhane', 'SWEDEN' a...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 13.5 cm, 1961
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 13,5 cm in diameter, 13 cm high and it´s in mint condition. This is a unique pot only made in one copy as you can see of the...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$717Sale Price|30% Off
Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Table Lamp, Brass & Stoneware, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed and hand-painted stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.65” H x 5.75” Diameter...
Stoneware
Dark Green Ceramic Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Modern
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large dark green stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 36,5 cm high and it´s in mint condition.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Mid-Century Modernist Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. This vase features an elegantly curved profile and...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Midcentury Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden. The set contains one vase, one bowls, one bowl/tray. 2 pieces first quality, and 1 piece in second quali...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sizeable Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable green-glazed stoneware table lamp designed Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 24” H x 5.5” Diameter Dimensions of ...
Stoneware
Two Rustic Ceramic Planters / Jars by Drejargruppen Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Drejargruppen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two ceramic planters / jars hand thrown by the collective "Drejargruppen" at Rörstrand, Sweden 1973. Design; rustic / wabi-sabi /earthy.
Ceramic
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
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” Height x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.0...
Metal
Sylvia Leuchovius, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and black-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 6.5” Diameter Dimensions of...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.5” H x 3.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade...
Stoneware
Pair of Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases with handle and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrand...
Ceramic, 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
Pair of Mid-Century Speckled Umber Glazed Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully textured Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Speckled Umber Glazed Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originate from Sweden, Circa 1950. This vases feature a rounded bod...
Ceramic
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed and hand-painted stoneware and brass table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensions ...
Brass
Brown & Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
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
Blue & Brown Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful Art Deco /Swedish Grace vase with hand-painted decor. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand' and 'HANDMÅLAD...
Ceramic, 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. With incised decor on one side.
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.
By rorstrand studio, Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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. Great condition. Firin...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Blue Stoneware Bowl, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous bowl in an unusual glossy blue glaze by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Good size could allow for use as a vide poche. Would work well in a variety of interiors from mo...
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
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
Large Antique Swedish Rörstrand Porcelain Signed Hand Painted Decorative Tray
By Rörstrand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare monumental Swedish Rörstrand porcelain (established in 1726) heavy high quality decorative serving tray. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Sweden in the early 20th century, the dished and molded palatial rectangular shaped tray features exceptionally executed period Art Nouveau hand-painted polychrome decoration, adorned with neoclassical motif of florals, foliage, acanthus leaves, and urn with flowers. Signed, marked Rorstrand with three crowns to verso, dated 1913, and lower right impressed HD Rorstrand CO 1/2. Provenance / Acquisition: Hailing from the estate of a former supermodel and actress, Kathy Speirs-Puccio, who spared no expense in the decorating of her massive, curated to perfection Weston home. Kathy Speirs-Puccio, who throughout her acting and modeling career (she graced multiple magazine covers in the 1970s including Cosmopolitan. She collected, wore, and kept only the finest in designer fashion and accessories. Her passion for high design continued through until the end of her life. Acquired from the reputable auction house Blackrock Galleries...
Porcelain, Paint
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.75” H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of S...
Brass
Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Cream / Off-white
By Wilhelm Kage, Gertrud Lönegren, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful vase with Cream / Off-white glaze. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand', 'LÖNEGREN' and 'HANDDREJAD'. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.6” H x 4.75” Diameter Dimensions of Shad...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Large AXK Stoneware Bowl
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An impressive and large stoneware bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Gorgeous coloring and great scale, the bowl has wonderful movement. Could be used as a fruit bowl, or ...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Double Ceramic Teapot by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian double teapot was realized by the esteemed Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand in Sweden circa 1960. It featur...
Ceramic
Hertha Bengtsson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase, designed by Hertha Bengtson, and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.68"H x 3.93"W x 3.93"D All items ship fr...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions: 4.25” H x 5” diameter
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, 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
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Incised signatu...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green stoneware vase or pitcher designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Inger Persson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Inger Persson, produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Marked. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.4375” Height x 4.375” Diameter Dimensions...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.25” H x 5.2” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (in...
Brass
Alf Wallander, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1910s
By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed ceramic vase designed by Alf Wallander and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1910s.
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green, black and red-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
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
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
Sylvia Leuchovius, Square Tray
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: This item has been designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by the Swedish firm Rörstrand. Sylvia is not as famous as Lisa Larson but definitely has a unique ...
Earthenware
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
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Blue Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue stoneware vase designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Sold without lampshade Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 12.06 x 3.78 x 2.72 (H...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, 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
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown and Yellow-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
Expertly crafted by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s for Ršrstrand, this beautiful vase features a unique combination of brown and yellow glaze on stoneware. All items ship from High Poin...
Stoneware
Marianne Westman, Vase, Firesand, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A vase in a grey glazed firesand, designed by Marianne Westman, produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1965. With signature to underside. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimen...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Blue Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gertrud Lönegren, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful vase with blue glaze. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition, some small metal marks. Impressed 'Rörstrand', 'LÖNEGREN' and 'HAN...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A vase of brown-glazed stoneware, produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1950s and designed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997). Maker's stamp to the underside. Wear consistent with age...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.75” H x 5.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inc...
Stoneware
Sylvia Leuchovius, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrands, 1976
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A vase lamp designed by Sylvia Leuchovius, produced by Rörstrands, signed and dated 1974. Wear consistent with age and use. In original condition, very light patina, factory first...
Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware vase with amazing relief decor and glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Good condition. Marked as factory second due to glaze blis...
Ceramic, Stoneware