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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.

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Creator: Rörstrand
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Leaf shaped Bowl - Lovely Glaze - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid century
Leaf shaped Bowl - Lovely Glaze - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid century

Leaf shaped Bowl - Lovely Glaze - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid century

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A leaf-shaped dish with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 20,5 x16 cm (8,2" x 6,4") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

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 and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three cr...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund

Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Berlin, BE

Vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund. Stoneware from Rorstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund S...

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1950s European Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Sunflower Plate by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand Atelier, Sweden 1971
Handmade Sunflower Plate by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand Atelier, Sweden 1971

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...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 2 Art Deco Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s
Set of 2 Art Deco Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s

Set of 2 Art Deco Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s

By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio

Located in Malmö, SE

Set of 2 stoneware Art Deco vases with beautiful brown glaze. Foot and mouth detailed in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Great or...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Olle Alberius, Pair of  Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s
Olle Alberius, Pair of  Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s

Olle Alberius, Pair of Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s

By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of yellow-brown glazed stoneware table lamps, designed by Olle Alberius and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Sold without lampshades. Measurements listed are of lamps without shades...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Small Art Nouveau Lidded Bowl by Astrid Ewerlöf. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1900-1910s
Small Art Nouveau Lidded Bowl by Astrid Ewerlöf. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1900-1910s

Small Art Nouveau Lidded Bowl by Astrid Ewerlöf. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1900-1910s

By rorstrand studio, Astrid Ewerlöf, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful, hand painted, porcelain art nouveau / jugend trinket box. Designed by Astrid Ewerlöf (1876-1927) for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1900-1910. Great condition. Stamped with makers...

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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Unique Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Unique Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Unique Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in High Point, NC

A unique green stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Rörstrand Sweden Bowl ASH Blue Brown Speckled Glaze, Gunnar Nylund Ceramic 1950s
Rörstrand Sweden Bowl ASH Blue Brown Speckled Glaze, Gunnar Nylund Ceramic 1950s

Rörstrand Sweden Bowl ASH Blue Brown Speckled Glaze, Gunnar Nylund Ceramic 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Palshus, Saxbo, Berndt Friberg, Rörstrand

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden. Made circa 1950s. The bowl is made from stoneware and has a three winged shape. It is decorated with blue, brown and aube...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

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...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in High Point, NC

A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” H x 4” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Stoneware Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s
Unique Stoneware Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s

Unique Stoneware Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s

By Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A unique stoneware sculpture designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand in 1975. The sculpture is 32.5 cm (13") high and 16 x 16 cm (6.4" x 6.4"). It is in excellent condition and mark...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
Unique Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand Sweden 1960s

Unique Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand Sweden 1960s

By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio

Located in Malmö, SE

Unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and ma...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Functionalist Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s
Scandinavian Functionalist Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s

Scandinavian Functionalist Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovely stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a rounded form. Glazed war ochre brown with a lighter brown line around the top and inside the opening. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most ...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Blue Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand  - Scandinavian Mid 20th century
Blue Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand  - Scandinavian Mid 20th century

Blue Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand - Scandinavian Mid 20th century

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 14 cm (5.6") in diameter and 7 cm (2,8") tall. It is in excellent condition except from some minor cracks...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Jug Sweden 1950s
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Jug Sweden 1950s

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Jug Sweden 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

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...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Vide-Poche Bowl, 1950s
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Vide-Poche Bowl, 1950s

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Vide-Poche Bowl, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Decorative Scandinavian Modern stoneware vide-poche bowl handmade by Swedish artist Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in the 1950s. Ripple textured surface with stunning earth and mint col...

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

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage

Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A dove blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 25 cm (10") high and 8.5 cm (3.4") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Art Nouveau Vase Rörstrand Alf Wallander
Art Nouveau Vase Rörstrand Alf Wallander

Art Nouveau Vase Rörstrand Alf Wallander

By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Nicely glazed Art Nouveau vase designed by Alf Wallander for Rörstrand Sweden. The glaze has a wonderful red/orange shine. The vase have some distress marks allaround from its age.

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in High Point, NC

A black and beige-glazed unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Green-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Green-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s

Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Green-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in High Point, NC

A green, glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s.

Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Chamotte Stoneware Vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, 1960
Scandinavian Modern Chamotte Stoneware Vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, 1960

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...

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1960s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stalhane Vase Stoneware Rörstrand Ceramic Sweden 1950s
Carl-Harry Stalhane Vase Stoneware Rörstrand Ceramic Sweden 1950s

Carl-Harry Stalhane Vase Stoneware Rörstrand Ceramic Sweden 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Basel, BS

Rare Carl-Harry Stålhane stoneware vase, model ‚SOA‘ for Rörstrand in Sweden, late 1950s. Hand-crafted stoneware with a dark, almost black glaze. Very good condition, signed undern...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase Signed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase Signed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase Signed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand in Sweden circa 1960. It features an hourglass form tapered body in glazed ceramic in a sophisticated...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Rubus Table Lamp for Rörstrand Sweden Scandinavian Modern Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Rubus Table Lamp for Rörstrand Sweden Scandinavian Modern Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Rubus Table Lamp for Rörstrand Sweden Scandinavian Modern Ceramic

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

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...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Black and White Ceramic Vase by Rorstrand, 1980s
Black and White Ceramic Vase by Rorstrand, 1980s

Black and White Ceramic Vase by Rorstrand, 1980s

By Rörstrand

Located in Bochum, NRW

Suzanne Öhlén (1985) stoneware vase, white clay, and relief decor. Designed in the 1980s at the Rörstrand company. An era-typical Swedish art piece! Dimensions: 8.5x5.5x9cm Maker's m...

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand Sylvia Leuchovius, 1970s
Exceptional Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand Sylvia Leuchovius, 1970s

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 ...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in New York, NY

This well balanced and beautifully colored Mid-Century Modernist Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. With a rounded ...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Carl-Harry Stalhane Vase Stoneware Rörstrand Sweden Blue Hares Fur Glaze 1950s
Carl-Harry Stalhane Vase Stoneware Rörstrand Sweden Blue Hares Fur Glaze 1950s

Carl-Harry Stalhane Vase Stoneware Rörstrand Sweden Blue Hares Fur Glaze 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

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

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three cr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
Unique Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand Sweden 1960s

Unique Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand Sweden 1960s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Malmö, SE

Unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Signed 'Stålhane', 'SWEDEN' a...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Rörstrand

Located in High Point, NC

A black-glazed stoneware and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.25"H x 4.875"W x 4.875"D Dimen...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware, Fabric

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in High Point, NC

A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in London, GB

Swedish ceramic artist Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920- 1990) played a major role in popularizing Swedish pottery during the 20th century, working for more than three decades at Rörstrand, one of the oldest ceramics manufacturers in Europe. During his long tenure at Rörstrand, Stålhane was responsible for small-batch studio pieces, mass-produced tableware , and all manner of decorative accessories . Born in 1920 in Mariestad, Sweden, Stålhane began working at Rörstrand in 1939 as a decorative painter, assisting Danish-Finnish ceramic artist, designer, and sculptor Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997). During this time, Stålhane decorated various ceramic pieces, most notably Nylund’s Flambé range (1939s), quickly establishing himself as a talented ceramic artist. Inspired by the desire for new products during the postwar economic boom, Stålhane went from being a talented decorator to an exceptional ceramic artist. In 1943, Stålhane caught the eye of Swedish artist Isaac Grünewald (1889-1946), who was visiting Rörstrand. Grünewald was so impressed with Stålhane’s work that he took him on as a student, and from 1943 to 1946, Stålhane studied art at Grünewald's Art School in Stockholm. Subsequently from 1947 until 1948, he studied sculpture at Académie Colarossi in Paris. During the 1950s, Stålhane’s work appeared in several solo exhibitions in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His Blanca Tableware range (c. 1955) won numerous international prizes and was in high-demand. In 1958, Stålhane succeeded Nylund as Artistic Director and Chief Designer at Rörstrand. In 1960, Stålhane unveiled a new collection at Stockholm’s Galerie Blanche. Featuring dark stoneware pieces made from local clays, this collection represented a bold departure from the soft, restrained shapes of the 1950s. It has since been praised for its precient aesthetic that would influence the look of ceramics for more than a decade. From 1963 until 1971, Stålhane taught ceramics at the Art Industrial School in Gothenburg. For a short time, he also was the Design Director at the Swedish factory Upsala Ekeby, which in addition to porcelain, produced tile, brick, and glass. Stålhane eventually left Rörstrand in 1973 in order to establish his own ceramic company, Designhuset, in Lidköping, where he further experimented with local clays and minerals. Stålhane continued to work until his death in 1990. Today, Designhuset is a school for ceramists and model-makers. Over the course of his career, Stålhane created several public works for The Commerce Trust Company in Kansas City, Missouri, and for Volvo in Gothenburg, Sweden. His work is represented at several international museums, including Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum and New York’s MoMA. Rörstrand is the second oldest brand of ceramics in Europe and can be found in homes all across Sweden and Europe. Rörstrand’s long legacy includes some of Europe’s most iconic ceramics collections including Swedish Grace, Mon Amie, Ostindia, Filippa...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Pair of Gunnar Nylund Vases Chamotte Yellow Rörstrand Sweden 1960s
Pair of Gunnar Nylund Vases Chamotte Yellow Rörstrand Sweden 1960s

Pair of Gunnar Nylund Vases Chamotte Yellow Rörstrand Sweden 1960s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Basel, BS

A pair of Gunnar Nylund vases for Rörstrand in Sweden, 1960s. Yellow glazed ‚Chamotte’ stoneware, marked underneath. Both in very good condition. Tall vase Height: 30 cm Width: 11 ...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Olle Alberius 1960s Blue, Ochre Stoneware Vase, 6 Pieces Available
Olle Alberius 1960s Blue, Ochre Stoneware Vase, 6 Pieces Available

Olle Alberius 1960s Blue, Ochre Stoneware Vase, 6 Pieces Available

By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Beautiful color block Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern handmade, hand painted ceramic vases by designer Olle Alberius for Swedish Rörstrand in the 1960s. Bright cobalt blue base with ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.
Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.

Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.

By Gertrud Lönegren, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

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. Excellent condition. S...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a tapering form with a wide mouth, perfect for flowers. Embossed, graphic pattern with celodon green glaze and “Mimosa” flecks. Gunnar ...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Pieces “Lagoon" Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Pieces “Lagoon" Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Pieces “Lagoon" Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

These pieces of ceramics were made in Sweden 1980s for Design huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane....

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 V. Bjerke Petersen Rörstrand Fasett Vase 7 and 8 Purple & Black, Sweden
Set of 2 V. Bjerke Petersen Rörstrand Fasett Vase 7 and 8 Purple & Black, Sweden

Set of 2 V. Bjerke Petersen Rörstrand Fasett Vase 7 and 8 Purple & Black, Sweden

By Saxbo, Rörstrand, Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen, Bitossi, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

This is a rare set of 2 vases by Danish artist Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen for Rörstrand, Sweden. The vases belong to the "Fasett" series and were designed by Bjerke Petersen in 1951-195...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Swedish Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 11.5 cm
Mid-Century Swedish Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 11.5 cm

Mid-Century Swedish Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 11.5 cm

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A beautiful mid-century Swedish vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, Sweden, the vase is 11.5 cm high and in excellent condition. This vase was designed and produced in the mid-century. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

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Stoneware

Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Modernist Stoneware Gray Bowl, Sweden
Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Modernist Stoneware Gray Bowl, Sweden

Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Modernist Stoneware Gray Bowl, Sweden

By Drejargruppen, Rörstrand, Inger Persson, Royal Copenhagen, Drejar Gruppen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Large decorative bowl hand-thrown and hand-painted by the artist collective Drejargruppen for Rörstrand in 1973. Rustic chamotte clay with shiny warm sandy gray glaze and earthy dark...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Unique Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century 1966
Unique Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century 1966

Unique Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century 1966

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A round unique brown bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19 cm (7.8") in diameter. It is in excellent condition. This bowl was produced by Carl-Harry Stålh...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Pair of Bowls Rörstrand Sweden by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s
Midcentury Pair of Bowls Rörstrand Sweden by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s

Midcentury Pair of Bowls Rörstrand Sweden by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Pair of bowls Rörstrand made in Sweden by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s. Wonderful glaze on these bowls. They are both in good condition Measures: 16 x 12 X 8 cm.   

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

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Ceramic

Group of 3 Blue Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane Midcentury Modern
Group of 3 Blue Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane Midcentury Modern

Group of 3 Blue Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane Midcentury Modern

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

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Porcelain

Gertrud Lönegren Attribution, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Gertrud Lönegren Attribution, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

Gertrud Lönegren Attribution, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand

Located in High Point, NC

A fluted light-grey stoneware table lamp, design attributed to Gertrud Lönegren produced by Rörstrand, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.75” H x 7” Diameter Dimensions of Sh...

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1940s Vatican Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Rörstrand, Glunt, Soup Plate, 1960s
Rörstrand, Glunt, Soup Plate, 1960s

Rörstrand, Glunt, Soup Plate, 1960s

By Rörstrand

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product Description: The two soup plates on offer here are manufactured by the Swedish firm Rörstrand, the designer of the form / pattern was Christina Cam...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic

Pink Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Pink Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.

Pink Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.

By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware art deco / Swedish grace bowl with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Incised with makers mark. Gunnar N...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

By Rörstrand

Located in High Point, NC

A brown and beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.25” H x 6.5" Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Brown Stoneware Rubus Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Mid-Century Modern Brown Stoneware Rubus Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

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...

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Group of 4 Green Speckled Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund
Group of 4 Green Speckled Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund

Group of 4 Green Speckled Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Bottle Vase Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
Porcelain Bottle Vase Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand

Porcelain Bottle Vase Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand

By Rörstrand

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish vintage Swedish art pottery bottle shaped vase designed by Carl Harry Ståhlane (1920-90) for Rörstrand. The porcelain bodied vase is of elegant rounded shape graduating to ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Sylvia Leuchovious Rorstrand Studio ceramic lamp Sweden 1960'S
Sylvia Leuchovious Rorstrand Studio ceramic lamp Sweden 1960'S

Sylvia Leuchovious Rorstrand Studio ceramic lamp Sweden 1960'S

By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand

Located in New York, NY

Sylvia Leuchovious unique hand thrown chamotte clay, ceramic lamp, with blue, red and black glazes. Made at Rorstrand Studio, Sweden 1960's Overall Height: 20”, Base Height: 9.5”,...

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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modern Large Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Large Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Large Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Wonderfully crafted large stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s with exceptional yellow green, brown hare fur glaze. Good vintage condition with small uneven parts ...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Rörstrand Hand Decorated Vases
Pair of Rörstrand Hand Decorated Vases

Pair of Rörstrand Hand Decorated Vases

By Rörstrand

Located in San Mateo, CA

Pair of hand decorated vases by Rörstrand. These are decorated on two sides of each vase. The shape is probably a Carl-Harry Stalhane design.

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase AUQ Jug Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase AUQ Jug Rörstrand Sweden 1950s

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase AUQ Jug Rörstrand Sweden 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Basel, BS

Gunnar Nylund stoneware vase, model AUQ in hues of brown, beige and black. Hand-crafted in the 1950s in Sweden for Rörstrand factory. First cla...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, 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.

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian 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.