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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Gunnar Nylund, "ARA" Model Vase, Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase, "ARA" Model, designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen, Bowl, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and black glazed bowl designed by Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen, for Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.25"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D All items ship from High Poi...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A vase of brown-glazed stoneware, produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1950s and designed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997). Maker's stamp to the underside. Wear consistent with age...
Stoneware
$420Sale Price|20% Off
Sarek by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand Scandinavian Blue Midcentury Vase, 1960s
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
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
Swedish Ceramic Tray by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Organic stoneware tray designed by Gunnar Nylund. Swedish Modern ceramic hand made at Rörstrand in Stockholm during the 1940s. Leave shape with a greyish to eggshell glaze. Gunnar ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl with Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO stoneware bowl with hares fur glaze Rorstrand Sweden 1960s Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high edges. In...
Stoneware
Olle Alberius Ceramic Scandinavian Vase "Sarek" for Rörstrand, 1960
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase “Sarek” in matt enamel designed by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on the bottom, 1960s.
Ceramic
Two Mustard Yellow Ceramic Plates by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two ceramic plates from the Eterna series, designed by Gunnar Nylund and fabricated by Rörstrand.
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Single Handled Jug by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Factory
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in London, England
A beautiful mottled-yellow 1950s Swedish handle-jug designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Rörstrand Factory. The pottery, stoneware jug, features a wonderful smooth and tactile gl...
Pottery, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Large Ceramic Turquoise Spotted Glaze Vase, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in Paris, FR
Carl-Harry Stålhane large stoneware vase by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s. Signed / H 54 cm.
Ceramic
Rorstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane vase, Sweden 1960
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960. Tall slender ceramic vase with Hare glaze with rust red pattern in different nuances .
Ceramic
Speckled stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A small dark blue speckled stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a deco...
Stoneware, Ceramic
Brown glaze vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A stoneware vase in brown glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a decorator unde...
Stoneware, Ceramic
Miniature ceramic vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A miniature light blue speckled ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a d...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of miniature ceramic vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A set of miniature black ceramic vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a decorat...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane ceramic bowls , Sweden 1960
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand dark blue ceramic trays Sweden, 1960. Set of tray and bowl large flat dark blue ceramic tray with rounded sides an...
Ceramic
Cylindrical Ceramic Vase in Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Set of 2 Green Stoneware Bowls by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of rare and beautiful stoneware bowls with amazing glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed 'CHS' and makers mark 'R'. Car...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Incised with signature 'G.N.' and makers mark, Rörstrands th...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with relief pattern and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases with identical relief pattern and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware vase with amazing relief decor and glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and makers mark '...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware vase with amazing relief decor and glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and makers mark '...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large and Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique, large stoneware vase with amazing relief decor and glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Signed 'CHS-e', 'ATELJÉ' and make...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 3 Porcelain Crown Window Bowls by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1933.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of three beautiful porcelain crown window bowls. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1933. Excellent condition. First sorting. Stamped 'Rörstrand' and 'Sweden'....
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOQ VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
A work by Carl-Harry Stalhåne, who led Rorstrand's golden age in the 1950s alongside Gunnar Nylund and worked as a designer and art director. After his first exhibition in 1948, he s...
Stoneware
1960s Gunnar Nylund Brown Ceramic Vase by Rörstrand G.N. Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Knebel, DK
Gunnar Nylund brown ceramic vase in good condition with glaze in shades of brown. Signed by Rörstrand G.N. Sweden
Ceramic
Mid Century Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, circa 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund's Glazed Stoneware Vase made for Rörstrand, circa 1950s. Incised signature and studio mark to underside: [R Rubus GN Sweden 9]. Image 7: Gun...
Ceramic
Two Scandinavian Modern Hand Decorated Ceramic Vases Edward Hald, circa 1920’s
By Rörstrand, Edward Hald
Located in New York, NY
Two avant garde hand decorated ceramic vases by Edward Hald circa 1920’s. Hold used blue and black glazes on white bodies to create abstract and geometric patterns, Produced by Rorst...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Art Deco Vases by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful Art Deco stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand'.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand. Marianne W...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,170Sale Price|35% Off
Vicke Lindstrand, Ekeby Urn and and Ceramic Box with Lid, Sweden, 1960
By Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Ekeby ceramics, Sweden, 1960s set consisting of an urn and a jar in a blue/turquoise dual glaze layer that shows the underlying ceramic that shines through on the edges designed by V...
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stahlane SOA H55 Stoneware Vase, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic raindrop shaped stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stahlane. Wonderful organic shape with bulbous form and petite opening.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Large Stoneware Vase for Rörstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Wonderful glaze and decoration with a sort of feather like pattern with areas of brutalist like work. Unique color which is sort o...
Ceramic
Rorstrand Ever Glaze Firing Vase, Test Piece by Carl Harry Stalhane
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rorstrand ever glaze firing. Test piece painted and lacquered by Carl Harry Stalhane. Signed.
Ceramic
Large Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large vase by Gertrud Lönegren for Rörstrand, Sweden. Lönegren started her carrier at Upsala-Ekeby and came to Rörstrand in 1937. She stayed there for...
Ceramic
1930s Swedish Gunnar Nylund Glazed Stoneware Vase
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s, Sweden. This glazed stoneware vase, crafted by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, features a distinctive ribbed design and a vibrant turquoise glaze. Part of the “Igloo” series, it ...
Stoneware
Vintage Swedish Stoneware Vase Eterna by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern stoneware vase from the 'Eterna' series designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1960s. The vase features a tall cylindrical form with a str...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Two Brown and green-glazed Gunnar Nylund Bowls, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Classic brown and beige-glazed stoneware bowls designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylund, born in Paris in 1904 to parents engaged in sculptin...
Stoneware
$649Sale Price|57% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brown and Cobalt Stoneware Fish Figurine
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stoneware Fish sculpture was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Swedish porcelain factory Rörstrand during the 1960s. Made of high-quality materials in shades of brown and ...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Chamotte 'Hedgehog' Series, Sculpted Topaz Vase
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Frome, GB
This viviacious work of Swedish Modernist design is the 'Igelkott' ('Hedgehog') vase that comes from the larger 'Chamott' (Chamotte) series designed between 1936 to 1948. The series was designed by the celebrated Swedish ceramicist and designer Gunnar Nylund (b.1904 - d.1997) for Rörstrand. The vases were made in 5 colours (Emerald, Topaz, (Mustard), Turquoise, White, and Yellow) with 3 different forms to the vases. This Topaz piece comes from the 'Al' form and is the medium size of the 3 available sizes at 16 cm in height (small 12cm, medium 16cm, large 21cm). Nylund became well known for his Chamotte sculptures, designing the series during his time as artistic director at Rörstrand. Handworked, the rugged yet polished décor...
Ceramic
Vase in brown glazed ceramic by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1960.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb single-flower vase pitcher in chocolate brown glazed ceramic with a white rim, AUP model, monogrammed and marked under the base. An extremely refined object of great finesse a...
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Grey Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Yellow Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Grey Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1965's Model 7 Flower Vase from Rubus Collection
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1965 for the Rubus Collection this cylindric, ocre and green glazed vase is a beautiful piece of Swedish ceramic design. Signed with Rörstrand "R", GN in...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1967's Model 5 Vase from Eterna Collection
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1967 for the Eterna Collection this cylindric, ocre and yellow glazed vase is a beautiful piece of Swedish ceramic design. Signed with Rörstrand "R", GN ...
Ceramic
Cylindrical Ceramic Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
A Carl-Harry Stålhane "STB" bottle shaped vase by Rörstrand, ca. 1957
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Aachen, DE
A bottle shaped vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden in 1957. This is the Design STB from Stålhane's Alphabet-Vases, a simple but elegant bottle shape, in this ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Ceramic Vase with Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase in Gray Glaze, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Larg Green Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Göteborg, SE
This Art Deco chamotte vase, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in the 1930s, is a masterpiece of Scandinavian ceramic artistry. Nicknamed the "Hedgehog" vase due to its distinc...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vase by Algot Eriksson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1900s
By Algot Eriksson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Porcelain. Vase by Algot Eriksson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1900s. H: 73 cm/ 2' 4 3/4" D: 27 cm/ 10' 1/2"
Porcelain
Vessel designed by Signe Persson-Melin for Rörstand, Sweden, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Signe Persson-Melin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vessel designed by Signe Persson-Melin for Rörstand, Sweden, 1970s. Stoneware. Signed. H: 18 cm W: 18.5 cm D: 16 cm
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Bronx, NY
Stoneware collection of 3 Chamotte vases by Gunanr nylund by Rörstrand Sweden, heavy colorful shiny glazes signed by the artist on the bottom.
Ceramic
Green and Black Rörstrand Vase, Sweden, 1960
By Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Handmade black and light green ceramic vase by Rörstrand Sweden, signed by the artist on the bottom.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1964's Mustard Flower Vase from Petitess Collection
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1964 for the Petitess Collection this cylindric, mustard brown glazed vase with geometric relief is a beautiful piece of Swedish ceramic design. Signed w...
Ceramic