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.
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5” H x 5.75” Diameter Dimensions of S...
Brass
$504 / set
Carl-Harry Stålhane - Sparaxis - 3 Bowls
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The Sparaxis series, of which we offer three items (1, 3 and 8) here, was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Stålhane's works are well known for their quality and...
Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A red and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Bertil Lundgren
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...
Stoneware
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
Large Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stoneware vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 22.5 cm (9") high. It is in mint condition but marked as 2nd quality. Gunnar Nylund was born in ...
Stoneware
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
A Blue Vintage Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue/gray bowl in ceramics, it is designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 10 x 7.5 cm (4" x 3") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition except from a tiny mark on the ...
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
Gertrud Lönegren, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A white glazed stoneware, brass and beige fabric table lamp designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15.5"H ...
Brass
Gunnar Nylund Brown Speckled Vase, Rörstrand, Mid Century, Circa 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown speckled vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 28 cm (11.2") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some m...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Vases Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
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
Collection of 2 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
$1,300Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely animal sculpture of a monkey designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 16 cm high and in very good condition with a lovely glaze. It comes with the original wooden base....
Stoneware
Rörstrand, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green and yellow-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Rust Ocher & Blue Glazed Pottery Vide-Poche, 1960
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carl Harry Stålhane (b. 1969) Edition Rörstrand Pair of Rust, Ocher & Blue Glazed Pottery Vide-Poches mounted in Sterling Silver Base, Sweden, 1960, Stamped: Swedish Silver Mark, sig...
Sterling Silver
Black Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black mid-century bowl in ceramic from Rörstrand, Sweden, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The bowl is marked as 1st quality and it is in excellent condition. Carl-Harry S...
Ceramic
Alf Wallander for Rörstrand Vessel
By Rörstrand, Alf Wallander
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
$425Sale Price|20% Off
Sarek by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand Scandinavian Blue Midcentury Vase, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
“Sarek” Scandinavian midcentury ceramic vase in matt enamel designed by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on t...
Ceramic
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): 9” H x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Ceramic set of 3 Bowls Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Green glaze 1950’s plate / bowl on foot, Unique
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Forest, BE
Green glazed bowl / plater by Swedish master ceramicist Car-Harry Stalhane. From dark grey on the edges to dark green. It is the Japanese inspiration glaze. Elegant details and nice ...
Ceramic
Miniature Gray Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - 1940-1950s - Mid 20th Century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A miniature bowl with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 3.5 cm (1.4") high and 6.8 cm (2.7") in diameter. It is in excellent condition. It is mark...
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
Midcentury Modern Groupe of 6 White and Grey Vessels Rörstrand Sweden 1950
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 6 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl Harry Stålhane. Their slick minimalistic and elegant...
Stoneware
$245Sale Price|20% Off
Rörstrand Sarek Vase, Tall Cylindrical Form with Incised Geometric Design
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large gray vase of model Sarek designed by Olle Alberius at Rörstrand. The vase is 12 cm (4.8") in diameter and about 31 cm (12.4") high and in excellent condition.
Stoneware, Ceramic
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
Swedish Ceramic Teapot by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish Ceramic Teapot by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teapot in glazed stoneware with braided bamboo handle. Designed by Gunnar Nylund, made ...
Ceramic
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 CAF and SYM by Carl Harry Stålhane for...
Ceramic
Rörstrand - Amalia - Serving Plate
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This serving platter has been designed by the Swedish firm Rörstrand. Christina Campbell was responsible for the design (form as well as pattern) of this item. C...
Earthenware
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
Scandinavian Modern French Blue Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden 1950
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian modern vase, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, depicts the charming small town of Skara with its iconic church, birds soaring in the sky, and picturesque lan...
Stoneware
‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund. Chamottered stoneware from Rorstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 16 H cm.
Ceramic
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
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 28.5 cm (11.4") tall and in excellent condition and marked as 2nd quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the t...
Stoneware
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 ...
Porcelain
$147 / set
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...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Rörstrand Sweden Footed Bowl Brown Glaze by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Modern ca 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Palshus, Rörstrand, Saxbo
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage footed bowl by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden. Made circa 1950s to 1960s. The bowl is made from stoneware and has a slightly triangular shape with...
Ceramic
$759Sale Price|20% Off
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand Geometric Decor Planter Vase, 1960s
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Highly collectible Swedish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand decorated glossy ceramic vase in chamotte clay by Swedish designer Olle Alberius. Fully glazed with a light grey base ...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, 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
Hertha Bengtson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. “ R SWEDEN” inscription on bottom
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Chamotte Stoneware Vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, 1960
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
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
Scandinavian Functionalist Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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 ...
Stoneware
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
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...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund 'Rubus' Ceramic Table Lamp Rörstrand, Sweden, 1965
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.0625” Height x 5.3125” Diameter Dimensions ...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Unique Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 33 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some scratching marks below (see photo) therefore it is marke...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Gunnar Nylund Bottle-Form Vase, Brown Ceramics
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sizeable Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable green-glazed stoneware table lamp designed Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 24” H x 5.5” Diameter Dimensions of ...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Sylvia Leuchovius, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Sylvia Leuchovius at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks and crazing. Signed 'SL' and ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$332Sale Price|29% Off
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely unique blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 11.5 cm (4.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except fr...
Ceramic
Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
Vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund. Stoneware from Rorstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund S...
Ceramic
Swedish Grace Porcelain Table Lamp Pink / Purple Glazing, Louise Adelborg, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and unique table lamp made by Swedish artist Louise Adelborg in the 1920s at the "Rörstrand" workshop. The lamp base is made from glazed porcelain decorated with an amazing...
Porcelain, Silk
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 ...
Ceramic
Swedish Rörstrand Ceramic Handle Vase, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby, Rörstrand
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
$330Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic miniature bowl known as "ARU" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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