Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
An orange / yellow / brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund (Swedish, 1914-1997) and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Nylund served as artistic director at Rö...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Glazed Incised Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Beige-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Marked and signed to underside.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen, Bowl, Blue-Glazed 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.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase 'Eterna' by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
This is a vintage stoneware vase designed by the prestigious and well known artist /designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand.
This cylindrical ceramic vase from the series ETERNA was mad...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Lovely Ceramic Vase Speckled Glaze, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 25.5 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze why it is marked a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Brown Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, 1950s Scandinavian Mid century
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 31 cm high and it´s in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze from the production, why ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Atelier, Mid-Century Brown Vase
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 Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
Mid-Century Vase in Ceramic by Marianne Westman, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic vase designed by Marianne Westman and made by Rörstrand, Made in Sweden. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Rörstrand, Bertil Lundgren - Miniature vase
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature ceramic vase made by Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand in the 1950's.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane ceramic bowls , Sweden 1960
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane vases and trays , Sweden 1960
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand dark blue ceramic trays Sweden, 1960.
Set of two trays and two vases in a blue/grey glaze
Vases 9.5" and 11"
Trays...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Incised makers mark, Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunnar Nylun...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Stoneware
1950s de Carl-Harry Stålhane ''Raindrop'' Enameled Stoneware Vase
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Madrid, ES
Raindrop Enameled Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Sweden, 1950s.
Very good condition. vintage product without defects.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Gertrud Lonegren / BOWL / Rorstrand
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Gertrud Lonegren was a designer at Rorstrand from 1936 to 1941.
Together with GUNNAR NYLUND, who became Rorstrand's artistic director in 1931, he laid the foundations for Rorstrand'...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOQ VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Two Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowls by Rolf Sinnemark, Rorstrand
By Rolf Sinnemark, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Two large beautiful Postmodern porcelain "Atlantis" bowls by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand, Sweden. The black glazed bowls is decorated on the exteri...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Two Brown and green-glazed Gunnar Nylund Bowls, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Modern Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, circa 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
A stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, most likely produced in 1960s.
From the rare production series at Rörstands named "Atelje-gods", informally referred...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
Gertrud Lonegren / BOWL / Rorstrand
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Gertrud Lonegren was a designer at Rorstrand from 1936 to 1941.
Together with GUNNAR NYLUND, who became Rorstrand's artistic director in 1931, he laid the foundations for Rorstrand'...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / Unique Vase / Rorstrand / 1957
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
There are three types of his art pieces: ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
A Carl-Harry Stålhane "STB" bottle shaped vase by Rörstrand, ca. 1957
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Rörstrand Brown and Blue Haresfur Leaf-Shaped Tray by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rörstrand brown and blue haresfur leaf-shaped tray by Gunnar Nylund. Model ARQ. Some cooking bubbles. Signed.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Ceramic Vase in Yellow 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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Blue, 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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SNK VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Vase with Blue, 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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
Rörstrand decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Rörstrand decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects 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 decorative objects by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Stig Lindberg, and Gunnar Nylund. Prices for Rörstrand decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $56 and can go as high as $11,644, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,134.
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Questions About Rörstrand Decorative Objects
- Is Rorstrand made in Sweden?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 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.