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.
Hertha Bengtson Stoneware Vase, Glazed Finish, Scandinavian, 1970s
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 2nd quality.
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Brown Stoneware Birka Rubus Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite stoneware vase, designed by the renowned Swedish ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, dates to the 1960s and belongs to the distinguished “Rubus” series. A stri...
Stoneware
Pair of Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Set or 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed 'CHS' and makers mark 'R'. Carl-Harr...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Brown Stoneware Rubus Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking, large chamotte stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in with decorative handles and an embossed rope net pattern. Glazed light umbra and eggshell white. Gunnar Nylund was ...
Stoneware
Set of 3 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful stoneware vases and one bowl with amazing and rare glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. First sorting. Incise...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$256Sale Price|56% Off
Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand Rainbow Porcelain Cylinder Vase, 1980s
By Rörstrand, Bertil Vallien
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cylinder shaped shiny white porcelain vase from the Rainbow series designed by Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand in the 1980s. Swirling pastel lines on two sides in mint, rose, red, light...
Porcelain
$220Sale Price|37% Off
Swedish Modern Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Ceramic Mustard Yellow Chamotte Vase
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $350...Exquisite creation by Gunnar Nylund (1914–1997) during his tenure as artistic director of Rörstrand from 1932 through the 1950s. The vase has a glossy spicy mustard yellow glaze over a rough rustic body creating a smooth touch but a brutal look to the piece. The Chamotte line was first introduced in the late 1930s. Stamped on bottom with RÖRSTRAND, 3 crowns logo, SVERIGE, CHAMOTTE and NYLUND. Measurements: 4 inches diameter x 8 1/2 inches high. We have also listed a larger example of the same design in white. The last image is of the stamp on bottom of white vase for clear bottom...
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Modern Vases Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large midcentury vases manufactured at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. That typical hares fur g...
Ceramic
Set of Five Rörstrand “Kub” Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description A sculptural set of five stoneware vases from the Kub series, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, in the 1960s. The group is unified by its rich oliv...
Stoneware
2 Ceramic Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s
By Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two ceramic sculptures designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand in 1970s. The sculptures are in excellent condition and stamped Rörstrand BL. They are all in excellent condition.
Stoneware
Set of 2 V. Bjerke Petersen Rörstrand Fasett Vase 7 and 8 Purple & Black, Sweden
By Palshus, Saxbo, Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen, Rörstrand, Bitossi
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...
Ceramic
$274Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-century modern art pottery bowl by Inger Persson, Rörstrand Sweden
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A signed studio production art ceramic bowl by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. As most of her work this is a small studio product, a small bowl or flowerpot which is very rare a...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swedish Bowl from Rörstrand, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Bowl from Rörstrand, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: ...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful sculptured vase with its intense harfur glaze, which shifts in different colors was made by Rörstrand Sweden and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Very good conditi...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Rare Pair of Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces were made in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1940-1950s. This is the small size vase and the large vase called "Charmotte". The name in...
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Floor Vase, Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand Dark Yellow and Gray
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 39 cm (15,6") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 1:st quality.
Ceramic
Animal Sculpture of a Capercaillie Bird Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Mid-20th Century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture of a Capercaillie Bird in ceramics with a stunning green glaze in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 35 x 27 cm and 29.5 cm tall. It is in excellent co...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning piece of ceramic was produced at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. Its rounded bott...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Brown Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, Mid-Century, Circa 1950s
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
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed fluted stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Handmade Sunflower Plate by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand Atelier, Sweden 1971
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
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
Celadon Green Stoneware Vase by Gun von Wittrock for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gun von Wittrock for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great original condition. No chips, cra...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Factory second
Stoneware
6 Wall Plaques / Tiles, Rörstrand - Olle Alberius - Black and Green
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 6 porcelain wall tiles / plaques designed by Olle Alberius at Rörstrand in the late 1960s. These plaques have a decor of birds, flowers and trees in a black and green/yellow...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue-glazed stoneware floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, 1940s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Brown Vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Design, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown squared vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter at the top. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st qual...
Porcelain
Pair of White Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful Mid-Century stoneware vases. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Stamped with makers m...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund 'Rubus' Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1965
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in The Hague, NL
This stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced in Sweden in the late 1960s. Nylund designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most ...
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Vase Rörstrand Alf Wallander
By Rörstrand, Alf Wallander
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.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bamboo Vase, by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A Scandinavian Mid-Century ceramic Bamboo vase, crafted by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, is a stunning representation of mid-20th-century design. This bud-like organic vase was though...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Brown Vase
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful mid-century Swedish vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, the vase is 11.5 cm high and close to mint condition except from some minor scratches. This...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Unique Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A unique green stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
$770 / set
Candlesticks, Rörstrand, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
A pair of Rörstrand candlesticks from the 1920s, designed by Ilse Claesson as part of the factory’s Serie V. Made of earthenware and decorated by hand with a stylised geometric patte...
Earthenware
Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
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
Rörstrand Sweden Footed Bowl Green Speckled Glaze by Carl-Harry Stålhane 1950s
By Palshus, Saxbo, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage footed bowl by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden. Made circa 1950s. The bowl is made from stoneware and has a slightly triangular shape. It is decora...
Ceramic
Pair of Rorstrand IPE Ceramic Vases, Designed by Inger Persson, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Rorstrand IPE Ceramic Vases, Designed by Inger Persson, 1960s These flower vases are from the Ipe series and were designed by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. They are de...
Ceramic
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...
Stoneware
Drejargruppen Rörstrand Hand-Painted Stoneware Bowl, Gray, 1973
By Drejargruppen, Drejar Gruppen, Inger Persson, Rörstrand, Royal Copenhagen
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...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Jackie Lynd Rörstrand Ateljé Vintage Ceramic Jar with Fruits Relief Decor
By Rörstrand
Located in Bochum, NRW
RORSTRAND Ateljé - Jacqueline Lynd design - Ceramic pot This is a very rare ceramic pot designed by Jacqueline Lynd, who is also famous for the design of the Japonica series by RORST...
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand ca 1950's
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, ca 1950's. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Some den...
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vases, Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand 1976, Set of 2
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This stunning set of 2 vases made of chamotte clay designed by Sylvia Leuchovius, is produced at Rörstrand atelier, signed and dated 1976. From the rare production at Rörstands named...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rörstrand Sweden Footed Bowl Brown Glaze by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Modern ca 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Palshus, Carl-Harry Stålhane, 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
Blue & Green, Globose Ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Mid 20th century
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue & green ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 17 cm (6.8") in diameter and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as t...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Bowl/Ashtray for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Bochum, NRW
A "Paradiso" stoneware bowl/astray with robust forms, glossy green glaze, and nature floral motifs in relief. By Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Paradiso sticker scraps. Diameter 15 c...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl Model ARU by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Asaa, DK
Stoneware Bowl Model ARU by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. Very beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bowl in glazed ceramic by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Dramatic...
Ceramic
$559Sale Price|20% Off
A very large Mid-century modern pottery vase, "Bamboo", by Alberius, Sweden
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rare and very large vintage ceramic vase from the very well-known designer Olle Alberius, known as "Bamboo" from Rörstrand, Sweden. This vase resembles a bamboo cane, and it has a ...
Ceramic
Large Brown Decorative Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1961
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large unique brown flower pot or bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 27,5 cm (11") in diameter and 19 cm (7.6") high. It is in excellent condition. This bowl w...
Stoneware
Scandinavian Midcentury Set of 8 Rörstrand Ritzi Vases and Bowls Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Brown / green collection of 8 vases and bowls from Rörstrand Sweden, designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s. This collection contains vases and bowls ...
Ceramic
$682Sale Price|27% Off
Gunnar Nylund pottery vase or jug "ASR" by , Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An extraordinary, rare and rather large hand-made vintage ceramic vase known as "ASR", design by the very talented Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. What makes this vase so very special i...
Ceramic
Marianne Westman, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Marianne Westman and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s Modernist Gray Striped Vases
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare set of two Scandinavian modern smooth porcelain vases by acclaimed designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand and Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Light gray glaze with dark gray stripes...
Porcelain
Large Lidded Faience Urn with Flowers and a Bird by Rorstrand, Sweden, 1910s.
By Nils Emil Lundström, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded rococo potpurri urn with amazing polychrome decoration in relief, branches, roses and a crowning bird. Made by Rorstrand, Sweden, 1910s, after an 18th-century mode...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown & gray vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 16 cm (6.4") tall and in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the...
Stoneware
Miniature Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Collection of six amazing miniature stoneware vases and platters by Gunnar Nylund. Made in matching forms, with a variety of colors and glazes, tied together by a graphic expression....
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SYA 28 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
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
Gunnar Nylund's blue-glazed stoneware vase from Rörstrand, Sweden in the 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5"H x 5.7"W x 4.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Stoneware