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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Gunnar Nylund Green Chamotte Stoneware Table Lamp. Rörstrand, 1950s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Bromma, SE
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Chamotte Table Lamp in Green by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. The lamp was made in the 40's of chamotte clay and finished with a green colored lust...
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Small Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A small green and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Rare model and the largest that was designed by Nylund and serially produced by Rörstrand during the 1950s. Rare polychrome glaze shifting...
Stoneware
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...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Lidded Bowl - Brown & Gray - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Atelier - Mid century
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown & gray lidded bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 9 cm (3.6") in diameter and about 5 cm (2") high. It is in excellent condition and marked as 1...
Ceramic
Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of eight beautiful stoneware vases with amazing and rare glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and maker...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Brown Decorative Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1961
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large unique brown flower pot or bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 27,5 cm (11") in diameter and 19 cm (7.6") high. It is in excellent condition. This bowl w...
Stoneware
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 '...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Gunnar Nylund, Dish, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware dish designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.75"H x 10.45"W ...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SDA FLOOR VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
A work by Carl-Harry Stalhåne, who led Rorstrand's golden age in the 1950s alongside Gunnar Nylund and worked as a designer and art director. After his first exhibition in 1948, he s...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 6” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Set of 4 Ceramic Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 4 wonderful vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund. The Vases are made in nice sculptural shape and with wonderful glaze. ...
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a sleek form, with eggshell glaze and a subtle graphic pattern. Flecks of brown and white around the rim and base. Carl-Harry Stå...
Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Lidded Urn by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware lidded urn with amazing relief decor and glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. First sorting. There is a chip from...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-century Swedish white ceramic glazed table lamp 'Chamotte' by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Tall Rörstrand "Rubus" Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden 1950s
By Arne Bang, Rörstrand, Saxbo, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. It´s part of the "Rubus" series and was designed and made in the 1950s to 1960s. The lamp has a structured, tactile s...
Ceramic, Fabric
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
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Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Miniature vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in black and dark steel grey shades with some dark copper red strokes...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Monkfish Vase by Algot Eriksson & Waldemar Lindst for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Algot Eriksson
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Algot Eriksson & Waldemar Lindström for Rörstrand. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. Whi...
Porcelain
Gray & Blue Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray and blue vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 20 cm (8") high. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 ...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A black, blue and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.15” H x 3.75” Diameter ...
Stoneware
Blue Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco / Swedish grace vase with amazing blue hare's fur glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Goo...
Ceramic
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. Factory second
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Dish by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware dish / bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Incised signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Brown Vase
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful mid-century Swedish vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, the vase is 11.5 cm high and close to mint condition except from some minor scratches. This...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane Vase Stoneware Rörstrand Sweden Blue Hares Fur Glaze 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Basel, BS
Carl-Harry Stålhane pitcher vase, model ‚CAC‘ for Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s First quality sorting with a beautiful dark blue hares fur glaze. Height: 18 cm Diameter: 8 cm
Stoneware
Set of 2 Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Oval Ceramic Bowls Scandinavian, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Lovely set of two small ceramic bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made circa 1950s. One bowl is covered with green haresfur glaze and...
Ceramic
Sylvia Leuchovius, Table Lamps, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of off-white glazed stoneware table lamps designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.8“ H x 4.5“ Diameter Dimens...
Stoneware
Set of 3 Black Stoneware Miniatures by Gunnar Nylund. Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of three beautiful black and brown stoneware miniatures with amazing glaze. Made by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Signed with 'GN' and makers ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue-glazed stoneware floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, 1940s.
Stoneware
‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund. Chamottered stoneware from Rorstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 16 H cm.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Animal Sculpture of Weasel in Nature for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage animal sculpture/figurine of a weasel in nature by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made ca 1960s. The sculpture is made of st...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5” H x 5.75” Diameter Dimensions of S...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Carl-Harry Stalhane, Handpainted Vase, Rorstrand Sweden 1943
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane, unique hand decorated Scandinavian modern vase, executed by Rörstrand, signed and dated 1943. A fantastic theme with boat, flowers, birds and gigant fish. Signe...
Stoneware
Unique Stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking, unique stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in an organic, tapering form. Vibrant glaze with some structure, alternating from warm yellow to green. Carl-Harry Stålhane w...
Stoneware
Art Deco Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, ALP Lidköping 1
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful ceramic art deco bowl. Amazing glaze with details in hand-painted gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. Some wear and scratches i...
Ceramic
Unique Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware and brass table lamp, designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.1875” Height x 5.0” Diameter Dimen...
Brass
Pair of Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Designed in 1942 by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and makers mark, Rörstran...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOY 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
Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a classic shape. Beautiful glaze that alternates between purple and clear blue in dramatic splashes.
Stoneware
Pair of Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and makers mark, Rörstrand...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase by Gertrud Lonegren in golden glaze and a highly textured surface. Measures: Diameter 21 cm Height 21.5 cm Lonegren studied in Vienna and Stockholm during the 1920s, ...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s Modernist Gray Striped Vases
By Gunnar Nylund, Nordiska Kompaniet, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare set of two Scandinavian modern smooth porcelain vases by acclaimed designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand and Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Light gray glaze with dark gray stripes...
Porcelain
Blue Stoneware Table Lamp by Gertrud Lönegren. Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, rorstrand studio, Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware table lamp with amazing decor. Made by Gertrud Lönegren for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition. Signed 'GL', 'HANDDREJAD' and makers...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp in brown stoneware, designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Signed on base. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” Height x 3.5” Diameter ...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Rubus Table Lamp for Rörstrand Sweden Scandinavian Modern Ceramic
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. It's part of the "Rubus" series and was designed and made in the 1950s-1960s. It has a structured, tactile surface with sem...
Ceramic, Fabric
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Floor Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, glazed stoneware vase, model SDA, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Stoneware
Set of 5 Black Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 5 stoneware vases and 1 bowl with amazing black-brown glaze. Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed 'CHS' and makers mark 'R...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three crowns. Gunnar Ny...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Vase by Rörstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gunnar Nylund, produced by Rörstrand. Stamped. Very good condition.
Stoneware
Set of 7 Black Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 7 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing black-brown glaze. Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed 'CHS' and makers mark 'R'...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Isaac Grünewald, Sweden, 1940s
By Isaac Grunewald, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely, large stoneware vase by Isaac Grünewald. Beautiful motif of a woman arching her back in a joyous, sensual way. The blue strokes around her make it seem like she is somersault...
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three crowns. Gunnar Ny...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-century Modern Green Hedgehog Vase by Gunnar Nylund för Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Modern green hedgehog vase by Gunnar Nylund, (1904 - 1997) för Rörstrand, Sweden. Stamped. In mint condition. This beautiful example of Swedish Modernist design is the '...
Stoneware
Set of Midcentury Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two midcentury ceramic bowls designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Earthy wabi-sabi color and texture. Dimensions...
Ceramic
A Chamotte Ceramic Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A small, course-glazed table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. The lamp base made of chamotte stoneware, glazed in a rich turquoise color. Price includes new wiring, lamp...
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ateljé, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a plump shape with decor in relief around the neck and base. Beautiful glaze that blends between sky and milky blue.
Stoneware