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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Rörstrand "Sarek" Bowl by Olle Alberius (1960s Mid-Century Design), Sweden
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian Modern Classic: Rörstrand "Sarek" Bowl by Olle Alberius (1960s Mid-Century Design) A Timeless Piece of Swedish Ceramic History Designed by Olle Alberius (1926-1993) for...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen, Bowl, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and black glazed bowl designed by Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen, for Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.25"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D All items ship from High Poi...
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
"Titus" pottery vase made by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Condition: Very good. Light wear consistent with age and use. Description A ceramic vase designed by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden, from the celebrated “Titus” series. The va...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund “Hedgehog” Chamotte Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, during the 1930s. Executed in chamotte using Nylund’s distinctive “Hedgehog” technique, creating a highly textured and ...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Pitcher, Glazed, Scandinavian, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Elegant stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund, manufactured at Rörstrand (Stockholm) in Sweden during the 1940s. Signed. In very good vintage condition. this stoneware pitcher ...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl with Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO stoneware bowl with hares fur glaze Rorstrand Sweden 1960s Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high edges. In...
Stoneware
Brown Vintage Stoneware Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. This elegant piece measures 17 x 11.5 cm (6.8 x 4.6") in diameter and has a lovely brown speckled glaze. The bowl is in...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund 'Rubus' Stoneware Bowl, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1965
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in The Hague, NL
This stoneware bowl was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced in Sweden in the late 1960s. Nylund designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most ...
Stoneware
Pair of Swedish Modern "Chamotte" Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Swedish Modern "Chamotte" vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. The name Chamotte indicates the large fragments of crushed earthenware pieces that was applied in the glace ...
Ceramic
Mid Century Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, circa 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-1941. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand ...
Ceramic
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. Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and makers mark '...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Surreal Green Garden Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief Rörstrand 1950s
By Rörstrand, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful wall relief featuring hand-painted flowers & women, designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. Kaipiainen spent onl...
Faience
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
18th Century Rörstrand Blue and White Faience Tureen, Floral Design
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
Yellow Art Deco Stoneware Globe Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, spherical ceramic Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks o...
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The green/brown glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the shape and form of this vase that’s a not so usual one to come by. Very nice condition. Dimensions: Height 24 cm,...
Ceramic
Swedish Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Bronx, NY
Sweden, 1950s ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund, for Rörstrand in quartz green excellent condition and signed on the bottom.
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane Small Stoneware Vase SVA for Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful small vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Features a bulbous body and a longer thin neck. Stunning terra cotta color to complete the vase.
Stoneware
Large Rorstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane vase, Sweden 1960
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Bronx, NY
Large version of Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960. Tall slender ceramic vase with Hare glaze with rust red pattern in different nuances .
Ceramic
Rörstrand Faience Tureen, Cobalt Blue, Sweden, 1747
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
A Classic Elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Shades in blue and brown glaze. Made for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Inscribed with artist signature and Rorstand studio mark. E...
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
Rare Carl-Harry Stålhane Glazed Ceramic Vase in Harfur Glaze, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare stoneware vase was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden. The elegant, bulbous bottle-shaped form is finished in a beautiful hand-applied hare...
Ceramic
Harald Salomon Rörstrand Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figurine Set, 1943
By Harald Salomon, Rörstrand
Located in Bochum, NRW
Harald Salomon for Rörstrand - Blanc de Chine White Glazed Porcelain Set of Six Figurines, 1943-1945 Exceptional set of six Blanc de Chine hard‑paste porcelain figurines designed by ...
Porcelain
Tall Slender Blue Ceramic Cylinder Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exceptionally elegant and very rare slender mid-century modern stoneware vase, designed by the celebrated ceramicist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand in the 1960s, brings a dra...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s. Cobalt blue and two tones of beige/brown raphical pattern.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand Sweden 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze. Designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and handmade at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks o...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Monkey Sculpture, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Adorable stoneware monkey sculpture by Gunnar Nylund, glazed white and dark brown. Beautifully sculpted, with a reflecting expression. Gunnar Nylund’s animal figurines are among his ...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
Ceramic
Miniature Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Collection of six amazing miniature stoneware vases and platters by Gunnar Nylund. Made in matching forms, with a variety of colors and glazes, tied together by a graphic expression....
Stoneware
Handmade Sunflower Plate by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand Atelier, Sweden 1971
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by the renowned Swedish firm Rörstrand, this item showcases her unique style, influenced by Finnish designers like Birger Kaipianen and Rut...
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Majolica Chestnut Leaf Six pieces Rörstrand Sweden 1880
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
These are antique Swedish Majolica plates, likely from the 1880s, produced by the renowned Rörstrand company, one of Sweden's oldest industries. They feature a distinctive design wi...
Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Incised with signat...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Set of 5 Stoneware Pieces Rörstrand Sylvia Leuchovius, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set containing a collection of 5 pieces ceramic was designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced at the famous Rörstrand factory. They are made in heavy stoneware and all of them ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Celadon Green Stoneware Vase by Gun von Wittrock for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gun von Wittrock for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great original condition. No chips, cra...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bowl 'AXK Series' designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1957
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stoneware bowl from the AXK series, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in Sweden in 1957, with an open, softly irregular form and a gently undulating rim. The glaze gives th...
Stoneware
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
Bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1951
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stoneware bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand in Sweden in 1951, with a wide flaring body raised on a small foot. The surface is finished in a dark glaze, moving bet...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Brown Stoneware Birka Rubus Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite stoneware vase, designed by the renowned Swedish ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, dates to the 1960s and belongs to the distinguished “Rubus” series. A stri...
Stoneware
Large Brown Ceramic Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 31 cm
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 31 cm (12.4") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except ...
Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Chamotte Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful spherical Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cra...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 2 Beige Bowls - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 2 beige bowls designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl are 8 x 7 cm (3.2" x 2,8") in diameter. They are in excellent condition and marked as 2nd quality. Car...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Black Vases Set by Carl-Harry Stålhane
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This is a set of 3 pieces of black vases made in Sweden during the 1950s. The exceptional large vase from Rörstrand and maker or designer Carl Harry Stålhane, was made in Sweden in t...
Ceramic
Hertha Bengtsson Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand, 1960s Scandinavian Modern
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
Rörstrand Sweden Large Low Bowl Brown Stripe Decor by Carl-Harry Stålhane 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Palshus, Saxbo, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large low bowl by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden. It's part of the "Atelje" series and was manufactured in a limited edition. Made circa 1960s. The bowl i...
Ceramic
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Rörstrand “Viking” Coffee Service by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1968
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
A refined Swedish ceramic coffee service from the Viking series, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand in 1968. The set is executed in a rich, glossy glaze with deep brown to...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Group of 3 Brown Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund - Midcentury Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of three vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 16 - 24 cm tall and in excellent condition. The tallest one is marked as 2nd quality...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in a slender shape with a narrow neck. Organic curves with a smooth black velvety glaze.
Stoneware
Pink Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Chamotte Ceramic Bowl by Charlotte Hamilton for Rörstrand, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in Bochum, NRW
A large chamotte stoneware bowl (plate) by Swedish designer Charlotte Hamilton (1883-1980) produced by Rörstrand 1946-49. Decorated with a large leaf, in contrast tones of light and...
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund in Rare Color for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful boat shaped stoneware bowl 'ARO' in the most rare and sought-after eggshell glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great original condition. No c...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Globe Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By Herta Bengtson, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Hertha Bengtson, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware spherical vase with amazing hand-painted decor. Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cracks...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Dusty Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Rörstrand, Sweden 1980s
By Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-century–influenced Swedish ceramic table lamp by Rörstrand, dated 1986. This ceramic table lamp exemplifies Scandinavian mid-century design through its restrained form, refined s...
Stoneware
Rörstrand Sweden Ceramic Bowl Dusted Green Haresfur, Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950s
By Berndt Friberg, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Slightly triangular footed bowl by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden. Manufactured circa 1950s. The bowl is decorated with a matte haresfur glaze in dusted...
Ceramic
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. Great condition. Incised signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand. Marianne Westm...
Ceramic, Stoneware
RÖRSTRAND Floral ceramic vase designed by the DREJAR GRUPPEN group in 1973
By Rörstrand, Drejar Gruppen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Swedish Art Pottery Vase by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand, 1973, Hand‑Made & Hand‑Decorated A noteworthy hand‑decorated piece of Swedish art pottery created by the Drejargruppen ...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund 'Rubus' Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1965
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in The Hague, NL
This stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced in Sweden in the late 1960s. Nylund designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most ...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Green Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Stoneware