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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.

Find vintage Rörstrand serveware, decorative objects, lighting and more on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Rörstrand
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....
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

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Stoneware

Swedish Ceramic Tray by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Organic stoneware tray designed by Gunnar Nylund. Swedish Modern ceramic hand made at Rörstrand in Stockholm during the 1940s. Leave shape with a greyish to eggshell glaze. Gunnar ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Vase in Ceramic by Marianne Westman, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic vase designed by Marianne Westman and made by Rörstrand, Made in Sweden. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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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...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rörstrand Furniture

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Faience, Pine

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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic

White stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful white stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Suits perfectly with other Scandinavian Modern items from this period. Rare model with sought after white glaze. Some minors marks on glaze. Makers and designed marks on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Rörstrand, Bertil Lundgren - Miniature vase
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature ceramic vase made by Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand in the 1950's. Contact us for any questions!
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic

Rorstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane , Sweden 1960
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
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.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic

Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane vases and trays , Sweden 1960
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand dark blue ceramic trays Sweden, 1960. Set of two trays and two vases in a blue/grey glaze Vases 9.5" and 11" Trays...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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 makers mark, Rörstrands three crowns. Gunnar Nylun...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Rörstrand Furniture

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Wood, Faience

1950s de Carl-Harry Stålhane ''Raindrop'' Enameled Stoneware Vase
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Madrid, ES
Raindrop Enameled Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Sweden, 1950s. Very good condition. vintage product without defects.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

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

Materials

Ceramic

Gertrud Lonegren / BOWL / Rorstrand
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Gertrud Lonegren was a designer at Rorstrand from 1936 to 1941. Together with GUNNAR NYLUND, who became Rorstrand's artistic director in 1931, he laid the foundations for Rorstrand'...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

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...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Two Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowls by Rolf Sinnemark, Rorstrand
By Rolf Sinnemark, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Two large beautiful Postmodern porcelain "Atlantis" bowls by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand, Sweden. The black glazed bowls is decorated on the exteri...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOQ VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director. Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish Modern Porcelain Table Lamp by Rörstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Swedish Modern table lamp from Rörstrand. Decorated with hearts, this particular decor is pretty rare. The date of manufacture is unknown, but this particular makers mark (...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Gertrud Lonegren / BOWL / Rorstrand
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Gertrud Lonegren was a designer at Rorstrand from 1936 to 1941. Together with GUNNAR NYLUND, who became Rorstrand's artistic director in 1931, he laid the foundations for Rorstrand'...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stalhane / Unique Vase / Rorstrand / 1957
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director. There are three types of his art pieces: ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

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Stoneware

Red glazed Rörstrand pitcher / vase
By Rörstrand
Located in Malibu, CA
Beautiful pitcher / vase with rich red glaze. Marked Rörstrand at base. Sweden, Mid 20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Carl-Harry Stalhane / UE TEA POT / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director. The body of the vessel has a sturdy form,...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

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.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Round Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

A Carl-Harry Stålhane "STB" bottle shaped vase by Rörstrand, ca. 1957
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Rörstrand Brown and Blue Haresfur Leaf-Shaped Tray by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rörstrand brown and blue haresfur leaf-shaped tray by Gunnar Nylund. Model ARQ. Some cooking bubbles. Signed.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Rococo Faience Cream Jug
By Rörstrand
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Rococo cream jug made of faience, crafted at the Swedish Rörstrand faience factory. The jug is painted in polychrome colors, featuring beautifully ...
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Faience

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

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase in Yellow 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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Stoneware. Signed.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Ceiling Lamp Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1954
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic vase by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in Göteborg, SE
The Ceramic Vase by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand is an exquisite and timeless piece of artistry, designed by the renow...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Table Lamp by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rörstrand Studio
By Rörstrand
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Monumental Rorstrand stoneware table lamp by Swedish master ceramist Carl Harry Stalhane. The white stoneware body exhibits an off-white matte glaze modeled with a repeating underglaze design being a vertical series of slightly impressed elongated ovals each connected by a single line repeated to encompass the entire body. The body set on a custom, solid brass ring to enhance stability. Sold with an installed solid brass, custom, our lamp fitting consisting of, rod hole cover base cap, riser, double socket cluster each with a barrel chain...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Ceramic Pichet, Model AXQ
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian ceramic pichet, model AXQ signed.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Carl-Harry Stalhane / SNK VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director. Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Vase with Blue, 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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

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
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

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.

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