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.
2 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s.
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Asaa, DK
2 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. Set of two beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceramic vases model SYR and SYE by Carl Harry Stålhane for...
Ceramic
2 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s.
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Asaa, DK
2 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. Set of two beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceramic vases model CAF and SYM by Carl Harry Stålhane for...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane Ceiling light designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane Ceiling light designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Porcelain.
Porcelain
$216Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Rorstrand IPE Ceramic Vases, Designed by Inger Persson, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Rorstrand IPE Ceramic Vases, Designed by Inger Persson, 1960s These flower vases are from the Ipe series and were designed by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. They are de...
Ceramic
Swedish Koka Blue, Blau, Bla Series Lid by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Koka Blue, Blau, Bla Series Lid by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 I have official proof of authentici...
Ceramic
$297Sale Price|50% Off
Shiny Black 1960s Rörstrand Vintage Pitcher Vase, Sweden
By Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Black porcelain midcentury modern pitcher vase with large handle and lined relief decor manufactured by Rörstrand in the 1960s. Stamped unde...
Porcelain
Group of 4 Green Speckled Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of four green vases with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 19 - 24,5 cm high and in excelle...
Porcelain
Unique Blue Art Deco Stoneware Globe Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden 1930s
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase of the highest quality with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. N...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brown glazed stoneware, table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, 1950s.
Stoneware
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
Ceramic
19th Century Swedish Rörstrand Majolica Turquoise Chestnut Leaf Plate
By Rörstrand
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th-Century Swedish chestnut leaf majolica dessert plate produced by the renowned Rörstrand company, one of Sweden's oldest ceramic factories, circa 1880. Impressed...
Majolica
Group of 3 Blue Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane Midcentury Modern
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of three vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 25.5 - 27.5 cm tall and in excellent condition. They all have stunning glazes ...
Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his significant contributions to the field of ceramic art and pottery. He was a prominent figur...
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Chamotte Stoneware Vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, 1960
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elevate your decor with this exquisite Scandinavian modern chamotte stoneware vase crafted by the renowned ceramic artist Inger Persson for Rörstrand in the 1960s. Featuring Inger P...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vases by Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These vases from Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane, are a great example of midcentury modern quality and design made in Sweden during the 1950s and 1960s. The sculptur...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Wall Plate by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique hand-painted ceramic tray designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced at Rörstrand, Sweden. Executed as an individual studio piece, this work exemplifies Stålhane’s painter...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A green stoneware vase or pitcher designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Round Black Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, black ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 15,5 cm (6,2") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and ma...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand Sweden Ceramic Leaf Bowl Tray 1940-1956
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking vintage bowl, platter, dish, or tray features abstract leaf form with distinct celadon green glaze with delicate mottled effect. The textured surfaces allow the glaze to po...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Yellow & Beige Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Midcentury Swedish vase in ceramics designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase has a lovely yellow glaze. The vase is 10.5 cm high and in mint condition. Car...
Stoneware
Marianne Westman, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Marianne Westman and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Stoneware
Rörstrand Brown and Blue Haresfur Leaf-Shaped Tray by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rörstrand brown and blue haresfur leaf-shaped tray by Gunnar Nylund. Model ARQ. Some cooking bubbles. Signed.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Model 669, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s. The base is marked on the bottom with Rörstrand’s symbol (R), "GN" for Gunnar...
Ceramic, Fabric
$336Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic miniature bowl known as "ARU" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning hand-made vintage miniature stoneware pottery bowl with a classic design known as "ARU" design by very talented Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. What makes this bowl very spec...
Ceramic
6 Wall Plaques / Tiles, Rörstrand - Olle Alberius - Black and Green
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 6 porcelain wall tiles / plaques designed by Olle Alberius at Rörstrand in the late 1960s. These plaques have a decor of birds, flowers and trees in a black and green/yellow...
Stoneware
Swedish Rörstrand Ceramic Handle Vase, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Michael Andersen & Son, Rörstrand, Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish ceramic vase in earthy brown speckled glaze and anthracite black handles. Manufactured by Rörstrand Keramik in the 1960s. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition. S...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
$504 / set
Sylvia Leuchovius - Trio porcelain
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: These three items have been designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by the Swedish firm Rörstrand. Sylvia is not as famous as Lisa Larson but definitely has a...
Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern / Midcentury
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase with beautiful hare fur glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand, Sweden mid-1900s. Marked Nylund and Rörstand. In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear. About...
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Vase by Alf Wallander, Rörstrand, Pottery, Sweden, 1910s
By Alf Wallander, Sarreguemines, Jerome Massier, Rörstrand, Galileo Chini
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish antique Art Nouveau period vase by Alf Wallander (1862-1914) for Rörstrand. Cream white glaze with a band of orange ochre lions on shiny kobalt blue background. Organic and g...
Porcelain, Ceramic, Pottery
Large Brown Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, brown vase with a stunning brown har-fur glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 31.5 cm (12.6") tall and about 15.5 cm (6.2") in diameter at the top. It´s...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25"H x 2.25"W x 2.25"D All items ship from ...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Blue Chamotte Stoneware Table Lamp. Rörstrand, 1950s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Bromma, SE
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Chamotte Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. The lamp was made in the 40's of chamotte clay and finished with a blue turquoise colored lust...
Brass
Midcentury Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
Art Nouveau Flower Vase by Ruben Rising for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Reuben Rising for Rörstrand. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel ser...
Porcelain
Exceptional Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand Sylvia Leuchovius, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This extra-large bowl ceramic was designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by Rörstrand. This bowl is marked as studio ceramic and are well sculptured with a nice glaze inside the ...
Ceramic
‘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 Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Ar...
Ceramic
Large Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden 1960s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and rare stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Signed 'CHS' and makers mark 'R' with three cro...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Jug Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund stoneware vase, hand-crafted at Rörstrand in Sweden, circa late 1950s. Soft green spotted glaze, signed underneath. Very good condition with signs of use and age, su...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. With incised decor on one side.
Stoneware
Large Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 45 cm (18") tall and in excellent condition (except from a minor crack at the base) and marked as 1st quality. ...
Stoneware
Large Rörstrand Ashtray by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Swedish Ceramic, Organic Form
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in London, GB
Large Rörstrand Ashtray by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Swedish Ceramic, Organic Form A striking large ashtray, shell-like in its design, produced by the esteemed Swedish ceramic maker Rörs...
Ceramic
Stoneware Vases - Speckled Green Glaze - Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 24.5 cm high and it is in mint condition. It has a stunning light green speckled glaze that is very rare to find. Gunnar ...
Stoneware
Folk Art Dish with Red Floral Motif by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1930
By Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a large and very charming dish designed by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand. This stunning 30 cm diameter dish, features a romantic hand-painted motif typical of the 1920s-1930s countryside, showcasing a cute red color. The centerpiece of the dish depicts a bird surrounded by flowers, all framed by an outer border with painted squares that resemble a bamboo grid. About Ilse Claesson Ilse Claesson (1907–1999) was one of Sweden's most prominent ceramic artists of the 20th century. After studying at the School of Design and Crafts in Gothenburg, she began working at the Rörstrand factory during the 1920s and 1930s. Ilse became well-known for her Art Deco-inspired designs, and her work is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. She was also known as Ilse Roempke...
Earthenware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Unique Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A unique green stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund 'Rubus' Ceramic Table Lamp Rörstrand, Sweden, 1965
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table lamp was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced in Sweden in the 1960s. Nylund, renowned for designing many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand, cr...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Fabric
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A vase in blue-glazed stoneware, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimension (inches): 8"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D All items ship from High...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Swedish Bowl from Rörstrand, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Bowl from Rörstrand, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: ...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, blue hares fur glazed vase, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Uppsala, SE
Small vase designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for his long time collaborator Rörstrand in the 1950s. It has a very nice hares fur glaze in different blue hues. Marked at the bottom: R S...
Stoneware
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
Ceramic
Large Hand-thrown Vase by Marianne Westman
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Large Hand-thrown Vase by Swedish artist Marianne Westman from the 1960s. Beautiful brutalist feeling with a brown burnt looking ceramic coming though the white/grey glaze...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, ceramic sculpture/vase/bowl, shape of fish, Scandinavian Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase/bowl in shape of a fish, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand. Sweden mid-1900s. Signed. In good condition.
Ceramic
Alf Wallander for Rörstrand Vessel
By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Nouveau vase designed by noted Scandinavian ceramicist, Alf Wallander for Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1904. Signed by artist on underside.
Ceramic
Set of 6 Ceramic Miniature Vases and Bowls, Rörstrand Midcentury Sweden Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A cool set of 6 miniatures designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, they are between 4-6.5 cm high. They are all in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
White Konstrakta Porcelain Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A porcelain vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is of model "Konstrakta". It´s 10 cm high and 9 x 8 cm and in excellent condition excep...
Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund, "ARA" Model Vase, Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase, "ARA" Model, designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Brown & Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand-painted details in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfab...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Flambé Large Bowl, Rörstrand, Mid-20th Century, 33.5 cm Wide
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl in Flambé technique designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 5.5 cm (2.2") High and 33.5 cm (13.4") Wide. It has a motif of a woman. The bowl is in excellent...
Ceramic
Midentury Stoneware Floor Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Statuesque stoneware floor vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in a clean form with beautiful blue glaze with in steely nuances with lighter undertones. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the ...
Stoneware
Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking, large chamotte stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in with decorative handles and an embossed rope net pattern. Glazed light umbra and eggshell white. Gunnar Nylund was ...
Stoneware