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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Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Incised with signature 'G.N.' and makers mark, Rörstrands th...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with relief pattern and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Light Blue Lidded Stoneware Urn by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
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
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
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 '...
Ceramic, 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. Great condition. Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and makers mark '...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large and Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique, large stoneware vase with amazing relief decor and glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Signed 'CHS-e', 'ATELJÉ' and make...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with two small handles and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "NYLU...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rorstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane , Sweden 1960
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand tea pot Sweden, 1960. Simple beauty that shows its colors in the glaze depending on the light almost matte dusty ash black with rust red pattern.
Ceramic
Rorstrand Ever Glaze Firing Vase, Test Piece by Carl Harry Stalhane
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rorstrand ever glaze firing. Test piece painted and lacquered by Carl Harry Stalhane. Signed.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund - ARL vase
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane ceramic bowls , Sweden 1960
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand dark blue ceramic trays Sweden, 1960. Set of tray and bowl large flat dark blue ceramic tray with rounded sides an...
Ceramic
Pair of 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 amazing glaze and different incised patterns on each side. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. In...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 2 Art Deco Vases by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
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'.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid Century Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, circa 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund's Glazed Stoneware Vase made for Rörstrand, circa 1950s. Incised signature and studio mark to underside: [R Rubus GN Sweden 9]. Image 7: Gun...
Ceramic
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOQ 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
18th Century Late Baroque Faience Tureen
By Rörstrand
Located in Ljungby, SE
A large faience tureen in vibrant cobalt blue, late Baroque style, made by Rörstrand in 1747. It has minor repairs and touch-ups. The lid is topped with a dolphin finial. The decorat...
Faience
Two Scandinavian Modern Hand Decorated Ceramic Vases Edward Hald, circa 1920’s
By Rörstrand, Edward Hald
Located in New York, NY
Two avant garde hand decorated ceramic vases by Edward Hald circa 1920’s. Hold used blue and black glazes on white bodies to create abstract and geometric patterns, Produced by Rorst...
Ceramic
$256Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Signed Stoneware Bowl - Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Scandinavian / Swedish Mid-Century Modern / Retro design deep plate / bowl in glazed ceramic / stoneware from the 1950s by Gunnar Nylund (Sweden, 1904–97) for Rörstrand/Rors...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,170Sale Price|35% Off
Vicke Lindstrand, Ekeby Urn and and Ceramic Box with Lid, Sweden, 1960
By Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Ekeby ceramics, Sweden, 1960s set consisting of an urn and a jar in a blue/turquoise dual glaze layer that shows the underlying ceramic that shines through on the edges designed by V...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Chamotte 'Hedgehog' Series, Sculpted Topaz Vase
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Frome, GB
This viviacious work of Swedish Modernist design is the 'Igelkott' ('Hedgehog') vase that comes from the larger 'Chamott' (Chamotte) series designed between 1936 to 1948. The series was designed by the celebrated Swedish ceramicist and designer Gunnar Nylund (b.1904 - d.1997) for Rörstrand. The vases were made in 5 colours (Emerald, Topaz, (Mustard), Turquoise, White, and Yellow) with 3 different forms to the vases. This Topaz piece comes from the 'Al' form and is the medium size of the 3 available sizes at 16 cm in height (small 12cm, medium 16cm, large 21cm). Nylund became well known for his Chamotte sculptures, designing the series during his time as artistic director at Rörstrand. Handworked, the rugged yet polished décor...
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stahlane SOA H55 Stoneware Vase, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic raindrop shaped stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stahlane. Wonderful organic shape with bulbous form and petite opening.
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
Carl-Harry Stålhane Large Stoneware Vase for Rörstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Wonderful glaze and decoration with a sort of feather like pattern with areas of brutalist like work. Unique color which is sort o...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Large Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large vase by Gertrud Lönegren for Rörstrand, Sweden. Lönegren started her carrier at Upsala-Ekeby and came to Rörstrand in 1937. She stayed there for...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1965's Model 7 Flower Vase from Rubus Collection
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1965 for the Rubus Collection this cylindric, ocre and green glazed vase is a beautiful piece of Swedish ceramic design. Signed with Rörstrand "R", GN in...
Ceramic
Traytable made in Rörstrand, Sweden around 1770
By Rörstrand
Located in SE
A unique tray table from Rörstrand made in faience. The top is in a blue colour, hand painted with a french, floral inspired motive (common for Rörstrand porcelain during that period...
Wood, Faience
$372Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase 'Eterna' by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
This is a vintage stoneware vase designed by the prestigious and well known artist /designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. This cylindrical ceramic vase from the series ETERNA was mad...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue and White Tureen from Swedish Rörstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in Ljungby, SE
Blue and white faience terrine with a lid from Swedish Rörstrand. Signed on the underside. Decorative floral pattern. Handles on both the lid and the terrine. Height: approx. 25 cm ...
Faience
$671Sale Price|57% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brown and Cobalt Stoneware Fish Figurine
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stoneware Fish sculpture was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Swedish porcelain factory Rörstrand during the 1960s. Made of high-quality materials in shades of brown and ...
Stoneware
Glazed Ceramic Dark Blue Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Large Table Lamp by Sylvia Leuchovius
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian large table lamp by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand. New electrical system brought up to EU standard. E27 bulb. Shade included.
Ceramic
Late 18th Century Gustavian Faience Table with Red Stand
By Rörstrand
Located in Ljungby, SE
A tray table with a removable faience top made at the Rörstrand faience factory in Stockholm during the 1780s/90s. The motif depicts a naval battle i...
Faience, Pine
Two Brown and green-glazed Gunnar Nylund Bowls, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Classic brown and beige-glazed stoneware bowls designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylund, born in Paris in 1904 to parents engaged in sculptin...
Stoneware
Scandinavian modern vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Small bowl and vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, during the 1950s. Both with beautiful earthy toned glaze. Dimensions of bowl: Height: 1.97 in (5 ...
Stoneware
Swedish Modern Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, circa 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
A stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, most likely produced in 1960s. From the rare production series at Rörstands named "Atelje-gods", informally referred...
Stoneware
Vase in brown glazed ceramic by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1960.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb single-flower vase pitcher in chocolate brown glazed ceramic with a white rim, AUP model, monogrammed and marked under the base. An extremely refined object of great finesse a...
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Hand made at Rörstrand in the 1940s. Glaze with burnt brown tones. Very good vintage condition with light wear and patina. Dimensions: H....
Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Hand made at Rörstrand in the 1940s. Glaze with burnt brown tones. Very good vintage condition with light wear and patina. Dimensions: H....
Stoneware
Glazed Ceramic Grey Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Yellow Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1967's Model 5 Vase from Eterna Collection
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1967 for the Eterna Collection this cylindric, ocre and yellow glazed vase is a beautiful piece of Swedish ceramic design. Signed with Rörstrand "R", GN ...
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Grey Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Stoneware sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Stoneware. Signed.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Table Lamp in Brown and Pale Olive Glaze Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund table lamp in brown and pale olive glaze Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s Brown and pale olive glaze with cream highlights. Light wear consistent with age and use, new pl...
Stoneware
Cylindrical Ceramic Vase in Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Cylindrical Ceramic Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Ceramic vase by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Göteborg, SE
The Ceramic Vase by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand is an exquisite and timeless piece of artistry, designed by the renow...
Ceramic
Larg Green Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Göteborg, SE
This Art Deco chamotte vase, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in the 1930s, is a masterpiece of Scandinavian ceramic artistry. Nicknamed the "Hedgehog" vase due to its distinc...
Ceramic, Stoneware
A Carl-Harry Stålhane "STB" bottle shaped vase by Rörstrand, ca. 1957
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Aachen, DE
A bottle shaped vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden in 1957. This is the Design STB from Stålhane's Alphabet-Vases, a simple but elegant bottle shape, in this ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Ceramic Vase with Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase in Gray Glaze, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Göteborg, SE
A sculptural stoneware vase by renowned Swedish ceramicist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, created during the 1950s. This piece showcases Stålhane’s refined sense of form and glaz...
Ceramic
Vessel designed by Signe Persson-Melin for Rörstand, Sweden, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Signe Persson-Melin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vessel designed by Signe Persson-Melin for Rörstand, Sweden, 1970s. Stoneware. Signed. H: 18 cm W: 18.5 cm D: 16 cm
Stoneware
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1954
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1954. Stoneware. Measurements: H: 52 cm/ 1'9" D: 20 cm/ 8". Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) was born in the to...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Stoneware collection of 3 Chamotte vases by Gunanr nylund by Rörstrand Sweden, heavy colorful shiny glazes signed by the artist on the bottom.
Ceramic
Green and Black Rörstrand Vase, Sweden, 1960
By Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Handmade black and light green ceramic vase by Rörstrand Sweden, signed by the artist on the bottom.
Ceramic
Scandinavian Ceramic Pichet, Model AXQ
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian ceramic pichet, model AXQ signed.
Ceramic
Mid-century modern lamp pottery table lamp by Inger Persson Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A Rare Vintage Rörstrand Ceramic Table Lamp by Inger Persson, Sweden A striking, handmade vintage ceramic table lamp by the renowned Swedish designer Inger Persson for Rörstrand. it...
Ceramic, Stoneware