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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.

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Creator: Rörstrand
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Barcelona, ES

Scandinavian Modern vase designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Stoneware Lamps by Inger Persson
Pair of Stoneware Lamps by Inger Persson

Pair of Stoneware Lamps by Inger Persson

By Inger Persson, Rörstrand

Located in New York, NY

Large pair of stoneware table lamps model 8441 by Inger Persson Ateljé for Rörstrand. Made in the 1960s they are part of a collection of decorative objects and lamps that Inger Perss...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Brown Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Brown Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Brown Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Malmö, SE

Set of 2 stoneware vases with amazing brown glaze. Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Factory second (due to some imperfections in the gla...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vanilla Colored Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Vanilla Colored Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s

Vanilla Colored Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Barcelona, ES

Small vanilla colored Swedish Grace ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Two Rustic Ceramic Planters / Jars by Drejargruppen Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s
Two Rustic Ceramic Planters / Jars by Drejargruppen Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowl Signed by Rolf Sinnemark
Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowl Signed by Rolf Sinnemark

Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowl Signed by Rolf Sinnemark

By Rörstrand, Rolf Sinnemark

Located in Stockholm, SE

Large beautiful postmodern porcelain "Atlantis" bowl by Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Sweden. The black glazed bowl is decorated on the exterior and interior with depictions of geome...

Category

1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Atelje Earthtone Ceramic Bowl/ Low Vase, 1950s
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Atelje Earthtone Ceramic Bowl/ Low Vase, 1950s

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Atelje Earthtone Ceramic Bowl/ Low Vase, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A ceramic bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Features natural earth tones in green, tan, and light brown. Great beautiful and subtle decorative pattern. Well proportioned wou...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Rolf Sinnemark / "CUBE" TEA POT 400 / Rorstrand / 1985
Rolf Sinnemark / "CUBE" TEA POT 400 / Rorstrand / 1985

Rolf Sinnemark / "CUBE" TEA POT 400 / Rorstrand / 1985

By Rörstrand, Rolf Sinnemark

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

ROLF SINNEMARK is a Swedish designer and glass artist. He studied industrial design at KONSTFACK in Stockholm. After working in the USA, he was with BODA (merged with KOSTA BODA) fro...

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Platter, Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand 103/500
Large Platter, Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand 103/500

Large Platter, Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand 103/500

By Rörstrand, Birger Kaipiainen

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Large Platter, design Birger Kaipiainen, manufactured by Rörstrand limited edition 103/500, Mid 20th Century, porcelain, good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and ...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Unique Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s

Unique Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s

By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Malmö, SE

A large and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "R" ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Art Nouveau Fish Vase by Matheus Pettersson & Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand
Art Nouveau Fish Vase by Matheus Pettersson & Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand

Art Nouveau Fish Vase by Matheus Pettersson & Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand

By Nils Emil Lundström, Rörstrand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mold by Matheus Pettersson; Artist is Nils Emil Lundström. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handl...

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Swedish Grace Stoneware Table Lamp by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand. 1920s.
Swedish Grace Stoneware Table Lamp by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand. 1920s.

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...

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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

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 Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

Set of 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed 'Bengtson' / 'HB' and 'R' för Rörstrand. Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns. Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22. Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Max Walter Svanberg Painted, Signed Tile for Rörstrand
Max Walter Svanberg Painted, Signed Tile for Rörstrand

Max Walter Svanberg Painted, Signed Tile for Rörstrand

By Max Walter Svanberg, Rörstrand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice tile painting, by the well known artist Max Walter Svanberg, signed titled in back as shown in picture, also marker R R R in front.

Category

1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950.
Unique Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950.

Unique Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950.

By rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A unique and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made in 1950 by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden. Excellent condition. Signed 'CH Stålhane -50' and makers mark 'R'...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio

Located in Malmö, SE

Unique stoneware vase with amazing relief decor and glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Factory second due to no obvious reason. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in an amazing shape with a wide-rimmed mouth and sleek body. Black glaze with rusty red flecks. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among ...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Speckled White Stoneware Table Lamp. 1940s.
Gunnar Nylund Speckled White Stoneware Table Lamp. 1940s.

Gunnar Nylund Speckled White Stoneware Table Lamp. 1940s.

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Bromma, SE

Drop Formed Stoneware Table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Elegant, drawn shape with speckled pattern in creamy tones. Made by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Inscribed R, "Sweden” ...

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gunnar Nylund Speckled Brown Stoneware Table Lamp. 1940s.
Gunnar Nylund Speckled Brown Stoneware Table Lamp. 1940s.

Gunnar Nylund Speckled Brown Stoneware Table Lamp. 1940s.

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

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...

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Brass

Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, 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. Great condition. Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and makers mark '...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s

White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s

By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden. Great condition. Some firing cracks (from production...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Yellow Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

Yellow Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Marianne Westman

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand. Marianne W...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 2 Art Deco Vases by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Set of 2 Art Deco Vases by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s

Set of 2 Art Deco Vases by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s

By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A set of 2 beautiful Art Deco stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand'.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1970s Stoneware Table Lamp by Inger Persson
1970s Stoneware Table Lamp by Inger Persson

1970s Stoneware Table Lamp by Inger Persson

By Rörstrand, Inger Persson

Located in New York, NY

Rustic stoneware table lamp by Swedish ceramic designer Inger Persson. Made by Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand in the 1970's with the designers signature underneath. Beautiful turq...

Category

1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Pair of Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Pair of Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century

Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A brown & gray vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 16 cm (6.4") tall and in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Large AXK Stoneware Bowl
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Large AXK Stoneware Bowl

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Large AXK Stoneware Bowl

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

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 ...

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stalhane / Unique Vase / Rorstrand / 1957
Carl-Harry Stalhane / Unique Vase / Rorstrand / 1957

Carl-Harry Stalhane / Unique Vase / Rorstrand / 1957

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Unique piece by Carl-Harry Stalhåne, who led Rorstrand’s golden age in the 1950s.⁡ Rörstrand’s art pieces come in three types: one-of-a-kind unique pieces, limited editions, and seri...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Vase in Brown and Gold by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s
Art Deco Vase in Brown and Gold by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s

Art Deco Vase in Brown and Gold by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, ALP Lidköping 1

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware art deco vase. Amazing glaze with hand-painted details in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a neat Size and sleek form. Steely blue glaze with color speckles that have a golden effect.

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOQ VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOQ VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s

Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOQ VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

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...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

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 Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed 'Bengtson' and 'R' för Rörstrand. Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns. Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22. Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

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. Great condition. Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and makers mark '...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Good condition. Marked as second due to an irregularity in the glaze (from ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Desk Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Desk Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s

Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Desk Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish mid century decorative ceramic / stoneware desk table "Rubus" lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist. The...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Early 20th century Ceramic Vases by Alf Wallander
Pair of Early 20th century Ceramic Vases by Alf Wallander

Pair of Early 20th century Ceramic Vases by Alf Wallander

By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand

Located in New York, NY

Stunning and rare set of early 20th Century Vases by the Swedish designer Alf Wallander for Rörstrand. As with many of Alf Wallanders ceramic pieces these vases have a art nouveau in...

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1910s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Hertha Bengtson for Rorstrand Vide Poche
Hertha Bengtson for Rorstrand Vide Poche

Hertha Bengtson for Rorstrand Vide Poche

By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A wonderful low dish, designed by Hertha Bengtson for Rorstrand. Would work well as a vide poche/ catchall. Great organic chunky texture to the glaze

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

1960s Stoneware Bowl by Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
1960s Stoneware Bowl by Marianne Westman, Rörstrand

1960s Stoneware Bowl by Marianne Westman, Rörstrand

By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman

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...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1948. Great condition. Factory second for no obvious reason. Signed 'CHS' and ma...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Rörstrand, White Clay, 1980s
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Rörstrand, White Clay, 1980s

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Rörstrand, White Clay, 1980s

By Rörstrand

Located in Bochum, NRW

Suzanne Öhlén (1985) stoneware vase, white clay, and relief decor. Designed in the 1980s at the Rörstrand company. An era-typical Swedish art piece! Dimensions: 8.5x5.5x9cm Maker's m...

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

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 signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand. Marianne Westm...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Boho Chic Ceramic Bowl by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Sweden 1970's
Boho Chic Ceramic Bowl by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Sweden 1970's

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....

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic

Set of 2 stoneware 'Balloon' Vases by Inger Persson, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1980s
Set of 2 stoneware 'Balloon' Vases by Inger Persson, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1980s

Set of 2 stoneware 'Balloon' Vases by Inger Persson, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1980s

By Rörstrand, Inger Persson

Located in Malmö, SE

A set of 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Inger Persson for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1980s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "i. persson" and "R" för Rörstra...

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund "ASH" Blue & Ochre 3 Wave Small Bowl Signed Rorstrand Sweden 1950s
Gunnar Nylund "ASH" Blue & Ochre 3 Wave Small Bowl Signed Rorstrand Sweden 1950s

Gunnar Nylund "ASH" Blue & Ochre 3 Wave Small Bowl Signed Rorstrand Sweden 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gunnar Nylund "ASH" blue & ochre 3 wave small bowl signed Rorstrand Sweden 1950s. Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of blue ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Olle Alberius Table Lamp for Rorstrand, Sweden circa 1970s
Olle Alberius Table Lamp for Rorstrand, Sweden circa 1970s

Olle Alberius Table Lamp for Rorstrand, Sweden circa 1970s

By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand

Located in Long Island City, NY

Ceramic table lamp designed by Olle Alberius for Rorstrand. Designed and made in Sweden , 1970s. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring u...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

Yellow Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand. Marianne W...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vases "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vases "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vases "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

These two wonderful vases was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden. Good vintage condition. Measure: H 31 cm and 26.5cm Signed R SWE...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Carl-Harry Stålhane “Sparaxis Anemone” Bowls for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960
Pair of Carl-Harry Stålhane “Sparaxis Anemone” Bowls for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960

Pair of Carl-Harry Stålhane “Sparaxis Anemone” Bowls for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Västra Frölunda, SE

A striking pair of Sparaxis “Anemone” bowls designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1960s. These sculptural ceramic bowls feature a dramatic contrast between th...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Mid Century Stoneware Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Rörstrand, 1950s
Swedish Mid Century Stoneware Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Rörstrand, 1950s

Swedish Mid Century Stoneware Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Rörstrand, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and unique mid century stoneware / ceramic bowl in green and brown glaze by Carl-Harry Stålhane produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed and numbe...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

1970s Stoneware Vase and Large Plate by Inger Person
1970s Stoneware Vase and Large Plate by Inger Person

1970s Stoneware Vase and Large Plate by Inger Person

By Rörstrand, Inger Persson

Located in New York, NY

Set of 1970s Stoneware vase and large plate by Inger Person for Rörstrand. Gorgeous raw brutalist style in blue, brown and white colors. In a very good condition. Country: Sweden...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Atelje Mottled Green Ceramic Bowl/ Low Vase
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Atelje Mottled Green Ceramic Bowl/ Low Vase

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Atelje Mottled Green Ceramic Bowl/ Low Vase

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual low vase or decorative bowl designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. A wonderful predominately green glaze with areas of other colors showing through. A wonderful pi...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

A Pair of Swedish Rörstrand Ceramic Table Lamps
A Pair of Swedish Rörstrand Ceramic Table Lamps

A Pair of Swedish Rörstrand Ceramic Table Lamps

By Rörstrand

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Swedish Rörstrand ceramic table lamps in the form of an overscaled bamboo stem with rings raised in relief. Having deep navy blue glaze. Circa 1950. Price includes new wiri...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

Stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful stoneware platter in a leaf shape by Gunnar Nylund. Purplish brown glaze with contrasting bright blue areas. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-century Swedish white ceramic glazed table lamp 'Chamotte' by Gunnar Nylund
Mid-century Swedish white ceramic glazed table lamp 'Chamotte' by Gunnar Nylund

Mid-century Swedish white ceramic glazed table lamp 'Chamotte' by Gunnar Nylund

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Stunning and high quality ceramic table lamp 'Chamotte' by Gunnar Nylund- Swedish artist and ceramic designer. This beautiful lamp was produced in stoneware and finished with glaze b...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Orange & Braun Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Pot by Inger Perrson for Rörstrand
Orange & Braun Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Pot by Inger Perrson for Rörstrand

Orange & Braun Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Pot by Inger Perrson for Rörstrand

By rorstrand studio, Inger Persson, 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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Clay

Scandinavian modern ceramic glazed table lamp 'Rubus' by Gunnar Nylund
Scandinavian modern ceramic glazed table lamp 'Rubus' by Gunnar Nylund

Scandinavian modern ceramic glazed table lamp 'Rubus' by Gunnar Nylund

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful iconic table lamp 'Rubus' designed by the Swedish ceramic artist and designer - Gunnar Nylund. This pretty lamp in ceramic glaze has warm soft and brown tones inspired by t...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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.
Questions About Rörstrand Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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.