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.
Black Stoneware Chamotte Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cracks or cra...
Ceramic, 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
Small Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, 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
Large Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, 9 Women & a Rose, Rörstrand 1950s
By Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful wall relief featuring different beautifully hand-painted portraits of women, designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s....
Faience
Stoneware Bowl by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware bowl. Designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great original condit...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Chamotte Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund
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
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ateljé, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a rounded form with a short neck and crowned with a wide mouth. Classic and harmonious design language glazed in beautiful pale olive green...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.75” H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of S...
Brass
Midcentury Modern Ceramic set of 3 Bowls Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful collection of 3 ARO bowls was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden. The glaze is amazing and works with the articulat...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Groupe of 3 Earthy Vases Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 3 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Gunnar Nylund. Their slick minimalistic and elegant form make a perfect set...
Stoneware
$359Sale Price|24% Off
Inger Persson, Rörstrand White, Black Decor Vase, Sweden, 1960s
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Shiny white sculptural midcentury Swedish organic modern vase designed by Inger Persson for Rörstrand. Hand-painted dark blue and black graphic lined decor on each side. Stamped and ...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Exceptional Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand Sylvia Leuchovius, 1970s
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
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
Large Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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
Swedish Koka Blue, Blau, Bla Series Bowl with Lid Hertha Bengtson Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Koka Blue, Blau, Bla Series Bowl with Lid by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, 1950s
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
$568Sale Price|31% Off
Rörstrand Drejargruppen Ceramic Decorative Bowl, 1974
By Drejargruppen, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage stoneware decorative bowl designed by the artist group Drejargruppen for Rörstrand in 1974. Glazed in sand, terracotta, parchment and brown colors with black hand painted cir...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of Petit Segmented Vases by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960's
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Petit Segmented Vase by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960's I good vintage condition with one small imperfection to the rim of each vase.
Ceramic
Black Drip-Shaped Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vintage vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, it´s 10 cm high and in mint condition. It is marked as 1s...
Stoneware
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.
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
Tall Rörstrand Stoneware Table Lamp Turquoise Blue by Inger Persson, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Inger Persson, Bitossi, Palshus, Rörstrand
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall stoneware table lamp by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. Manufactured in the 1960s. The lamp is partly glazed with a bright turquoise glaze decorated with a blue line decor...
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Brown Stoneware Rubus Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite stoneware ceramic bowl, designed by iconic Swedish artist Gunnar Nylund, was crafted by Rörstrand in the 1960s. Part of the distinguished "Rubus" series, this bowl (mo...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, "ARA" Model Vase, 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. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.56" Height x 3.87" Diameter All items...
Stoneware
$473Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl by Gösta Millberg, Hand-Painted, 1974
By Drejar Gruppen, Drejargruppen, Gustavsberg, Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish midcentury modern earthcolored stoneware bowl designed by the Drejargruppen collective for Rörstrand in 1974. Specifically designed and handmade by ceramic artist and porcela...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Rörstrand Sweden Large Low Bowl Brown Stripe Decor by Carl-Harry Stålhane 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Saxbo, Palshus
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
Hertha Bengtsson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase, designed by Hertha Bengtson, and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Stoneware
Animal Sculpture of a Capercaillie Bird Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Mid-20th Century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture of a Capercaillie Bird in ceramics with a stunning green glaze in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 35 x 27 cm and 29.5 cm tall. It is in excellent co...
Stoneware
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
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
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
Set of Five Rörstrand “Kub” Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description A sculptural set of five stoneware vases from the Kub series, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, in the 1960s. The group is unified by its rich oliv...
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
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Earthy Table Lamp Rörstrand Olle Alberius Sweden
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large earthy toned glazed stoneware table lamp by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s. Signed on the base. The color of the glaze is wonderful and gives a natural earthy look....
Stoneware
2 Ceramic Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Bertil Lundgren
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two ceramic sculptures designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand in 1970s. The sculptures are in excellent condition and stamped Rörstrand BL. They are all in excellent condition.
Stoneware
$274Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-century modern art pottery bowl by Inger Persson, Rörstrand Sweden
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A signed studio production art ceramic bowl by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. As most of her work this is a small studio product, a small bowl or flowerpot which is very rare a...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.6” H x 4.75” Diameter Dimensions of Shad...
Stoneware
Group of 5 Miniature Vases, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Bertil Lundgren
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of five vases with shiny glaze in different colors designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand. They are between 3.5 - 7 cm (1.4"-2.8") high. They are all in excellent condition...
Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund, Hedgehog Large Chamotte Ceramic Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Bochum, NRW
Designed by Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for Rörstrand, this mid-century table lamp - colloquially known as “the hedgehog” - is a sculptural study in texture and form. It belongs to th...
Ceramic
Hertha Bengtson Stoneware Vase, Glazed Finish, Scandinavian, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 2nd quality.
Stoneware
Art Deco Majolica Bowl Candy Fruit Rörstrand Sweden 1880
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Deco Antique Majolica Rörstrand Sweden 1880 A small majolica basket/bowl for some candy or nuts Beautiful piece for decoration Inside is typical for majolica turquoise colour ...
Ceramic
$220Sale Price|37% Off
Swedish Modern Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Ceramic Mustard Yellow Chamotte Vase
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $350...Exquisite creation by Gunnar Nylund (1914–1997) during his tenure as artistic director of Rörstrand from 1932 through the 1950s. The vase has a glossy spicy mustard yellow glaze over a rough rustic body creating a smooth touch but a brutal look to the piece. The Chamotte line was first introduced in the late 1930s. Stamped on bottom with RÖRSTRAND, 3 crowns logo, SVERIGE, CHAMOTTE and NYLUND. Measurements: 4 inches diameter x 8 1/2 inches high. We have also listed a larger example of the same design in white. The last image is of the stamp on bottom of white vase for clear bottom...
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Modern Vases Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large midcentury vases manufactured at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. That typical hares fur g...
Ceramic
Vanilla Colored Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small vanilla colored Swedish Grace ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Hand-Crafted White Vase, Scandinavian Modern, 1936
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio
Located in Forest, BE
This is a vase by Swedish master ceramicist Gunnar Nylund. Made in 1936. The vase is 16 cm x 13 cm diameter. We have a rare lamp in mother of pearl color with new linen shade and sil...
Clay
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
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-brown, glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.68" Height x 3.68" Diameter All items shi...
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
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful sculptured vase with its intense harfur glaze, which shifts in different colors was made by Rörstrand Sweden and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Very good conditi...
Ceramic
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
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s. “GN SWEDEN” stamp on bottom
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Rare Pair of Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces were made in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1940-1950s. This is the small size vase and the large vase called "Charmotte". The name in...
Ceramic
Kerstin Hörnlund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A matte grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Kerstin Hörnlund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Stoneware
$255Sale Price|56% Off
Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand Rainbow Porcelain Cylinder Vase, 1980s
By Bertil Vallien, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cylinder shaped shiny white porcelain vase from the Rainbow series designed by Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand in the 1980s. Swirling pastel lines on two sides in mint, rose, red, light...
Porcelain
Large Ceramic Floor Vase, Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand Dark Yellow and Gray
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 39 cm (15,6") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 1:st quality.
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Great condition. Firin...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown & Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 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
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bamboo Vase, by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A Scandinavian Mid-Century ceramic Bamboo vase, crafted by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, is a stunning representation of mid-20th-century design. This bud-like organic vase was though...
Stoneware
Jackie Lynd Rörstrand Ateljé Vintage Ceramic Jar with Fruits Relief Decor
By Rörstrand
Located in Bochum, NRW
RORSTRAND Ateljé - Jacqueline Lynd design - Ceramic pot This is a very rare ceramic pot designed by Jacqueline Lynd, who is also famous for the design of the Japonica series by RORST...
Ceramic
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
Gunnar Nylund Brown Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, Mid-Century, Circa 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 16.5 cm (6.6) high. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 1:st quality. Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with pare...
Stoneware, Ceramic
Rörstrand Sweden Footed Bowl Green Speckled Glaze by Carl-Harry Stålhane 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Saxbo, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Palshus, Rörstrand
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage footed bowl by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden. Made circa 1950s. The bowl is made from stoneware and has a slightly triangular shape. It is decora...
Ceramic