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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
Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern

Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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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 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...

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Hertha Bengtson Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
Hertha Bengtson Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s

Hertha Bengtson Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s

By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 1:st quality.

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Rörstrand Sarek Vase, Tall Cylindrical Form with Incised Geometric Design
Rörstrand Sarek Vase, Tall Cylindrical Form with Incised Geometric Design

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.

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Stoneware, Ceramic

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

Midcentury Modern Large Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This large, unusual stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s is gifted with light brown/green/red harefur glaze. And it has that stunning look of Nylunds great craftsmanship. It really gives a great impression. Signed Rörstrand Nylund...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Olive-Green Ceramic Bowl by Pia Rönndahl, Rörstrand, 1980s
Olive-Green Ceramic Bowl by Pia Rönndahl, Rörstrand, 1980s

Olive-Green Ceramic Bowl by Pia Rönndahl, Rörstrand, 1980s

By Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A olive-green/grey bowl designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The bowl is 7 cm (2.8") high and about 14,5 cm (5.8") in diameter and in excellen...

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Light Blue Lidded Stoneware Urn by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Light Blue Lidded Stoneware Urn by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s

Light Blue Lidded Stoneware Urn by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s

By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware urn with amazing relief pattern in the form of birds in trees. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Good condition. Factory second due to ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane
Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane

Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Statuesque stoneware floor vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in a clean form with beautiful eggshell colored glaze and “Mimosa” decor. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swed...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage

Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely, brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24 cm (9.6) high and 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylund wa...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern French Blue Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden 1950
Scandinavian Modern French Blue Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden 1950

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...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vase Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vase Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vase Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Wonderful large vase in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons of Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors in blue, grey and dark brown. ...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Leaf shaped green Bowl Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia
Leaf shaped green Bowl Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia

Leaf shaped green Bowl Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A leaf-shaped, green bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 28,5 x 13 cm (11.4" x 5.2") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from a tiny chip near the b...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, 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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

White Stoneware Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
White Stoneware Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage

White Stoneware Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A white vase in the slightly rougher Chamotte clay that Gunnar also designed the iconic hedgehog vases in. It is designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Igloo Vase Green with Stripes, Scandinavian, 1960s
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Igloo Vase Green with Stripes, Scandinavian, 1960s

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Igloo Vase Green with Stripes, Scandinavian, 1960s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

A rustic stoneware vase by Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund (1904-97) for Rörstrand, Sweden. It belongs to the Igloo series which Nylund designed in 1965. The vase is made ca 1960s to ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Green Vase with Handle, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Green Vase with Handle, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage

Green Vase with Handle, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely green vase with handle designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 25 cm high and it has a lovely glaze, it´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Ny...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Acorn-Shaped Brown Bowl, Rörstrand, 1950s
Gunnar Nylund Acorn-Shaped Brown Bowl, Rörstrand, 1950s

Gunnar Nylund Acorn-Shaped Brown Bowl, Rörstrand, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A acorn-shaped brown bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 13,5 x 8,5 cm in diameter. It´s in very good condition except from some minor marks. ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Handled Vase Yellow Glaze, Scandinavian Mid-Century
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Handled Vase Yellow Glaze, Scandinavian Mid-Century

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Handled Vase Yellow Glaze, Scandinavian Mid-Century

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

An elegant handled vase by Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund (1904-97) for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made ca 1940s to 50s. The vase is made from stoneware and it comes in a rare version wit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1948. Great condition. Factory second for no obvious reason. Signed 'CHS' and ma...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Large Decorative Ceramic Vase / Carafe, Scandinavian Modern
Gunnar Nylund, Large Decorative Ceramic Vase / Carafe, Scandinavian Modern

Gunnar Nylund, Large Decorative Ceramic Vase / Carafe, Scandinavian Modern

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful decorative carafe / vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, Mid-1900s. Signed. In good condition, normal minimal makers defects and smaller signs of age a...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Light Purple Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Design
Light Purple Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Design

Light Purple Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Design

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A vase with a lovely light-purple glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in mint condition an...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, ceramic sculpture/vase/bowl, shape of fish, Scandinavian Modern
Gunnar Nylund, ceramic sculpture/vase/bowl, shape of fish, Scandinavian Modern

Gunnar Nylund, ceramic sculpture/vase/bowl, shape of fish, Scandinavian Modern

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

Ceramic vase/bowl in shape of a fish, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand. Sweden mid-1900s. Signed. In good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Vase AXZ, Midcentury Scandinavian Ceramic 1960s
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Vase AXZ, Midcentury Scandinavian Ceramic 1960s

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Vase AXZ, Midcentury Scandinavian Ceramic 1960s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Saxbo, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Absolutely stunning glaze on this vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden. It's the model AXZ and it was designed and manufactured circa 1950s to 1960s. The vase has an elegant s...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in High Point, NC

A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1950s. Glaze presents with minor marks as illustrated. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.37"...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950.
Unique Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950.

Unique Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950.

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A unique and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made in 1950 by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden. Excellent condition. Signed 'CH Stålhane -50' and makers mark 'R'...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1975
Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1975

Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1975

By rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Sylvia Leuchovius at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1975. Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Signed 'SL', 'AT...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Shiny Black 1960s Rörstrand Vintage Pitcher Vase, Sweden
Shiny Black 1960s Rörstrand Vintage Pitcher Vase, Sweden

Shiny Black 1960s Rörstrand Vintage Pitcher Vase, Sweden

By Rörstrand

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Black porcelain midcentury modern pitcher vase with large handle and lined relief decor manufactured by Rörstrand in the 1960s. Stamped unde...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vases by Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vases by Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Sweden 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vases by Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Sweden 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

These vases from Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane, are a great example of midcentury modern quality and design made in Sweden during the 1950s and 1960s. The sculptur...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Large Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Large Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Large Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

A gorgeous large vase from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful brown glazed in shifting dark colors. Good vintage condition, s...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.

By Herta Bengtson, Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Malmö, SE

Set of 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed 'Bengtson' / 'HB' and 'R' för Rörstrand. Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns. Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22. Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Rörstrand, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Rörstrand, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

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.

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Brown Pitcher
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Brown Pitcher

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Brown Pitcher

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 30.5 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze why it is marked as 2nd quality. ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze

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....

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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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 Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, 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 Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

White Konstrakta Porcelain Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage
White Konstrakta Porcelain Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage

White Konstrakta Porcelain Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A porcelain vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is of model "Konstrakta". It´s 10 cm high and 9 x 8 cm and in excellent condition excep...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Midcentury Modern Set of 2 Ceramic Pieces Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
Midcentury Modern Set of 2 Ceramic Pieces Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden

Midcentury Modern Set of 2 Ceramic Pieces Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

These vases made in ceramic and named Rubus was designed by one of the ceramic designer icons of Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This set containing 2 pieces with wonderful earthy blue colors ...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brown Miniature Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Brown Miniature Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage

Brown Miniature Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A brown miniature vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 3.5 cm (1.4") high and in very good condition, marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s

White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s

By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden. Great condition. Some firing cracks (from production...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stålhane Rare One-Off Hand Signed Vase for Rörstrand Sweden 1967
Carl-Harry Stålhane Rare One-Off Hand Signed Vase for Rörstrand Sweden 1967

Carl-Harry Stålhane Rare One-Off Hand Signed Vase for Rörstrand Sweden 1967

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Meer, VAN

Carl-Harry Stålhane Unique Hand Signed Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1967. A rare one-off vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. This is a beautiful and colorful hand signed unique studio pott...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Pottery

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

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

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren

Located in Malmö, SE

Beautiful Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Impressed 'Lönegren', 'Rörstrand' and ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Decorative Unique Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 19 cm
Midcentury Decorative Unique Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 19 cm

Midcentury Decorative Unique Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 19 cm

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

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 Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

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 Rörstrand, Marianne Westman

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Rare Pair of Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Modern Rare Pair of Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

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...

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Flambé Large Bowl, Rörstrand, Mid-20th Century, 33.5 cm Wide
Gunnar Nylund Flambé Large Bowl, Rörstrand, Mid-20th Century, 33.5 cm Wide

Gunnar Nylund Flambé Large Bowl, Rörstrand, Mid-20th Century, 33.5 cm Wide

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden. Vase ‘Caolina’ is made in stoneware. Measure: H 31 cm/ 12 1/4" ...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

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.

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Olive Green Zenit Vase, 1960s
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Olive Green Zenit Vase, 1960s

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Olive Green Zenit Vase, 1960s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Organic midcentury modern muted olive, sage green Rörstrand pitcher bottle vase from the Zenit series. Designed by acclaimed artist Gunnar Nylund in the 1960s. Chamotte clay with han...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Midcentury Ceramic Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Dark Blue Glaze
Midcentury Ceramic Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Dark Blue Glaze

Midcentury Ceramic Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Dark Blue Glaze

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely black bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 18.5 cm in diameter at the top and 9.5 cm high. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze near the base why it is marked as 2nd quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Midcentury Blue Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950s
Midcentury Blue Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950s

Midcentury Blue Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely blue ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 12.5 cm (5") tall and in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze at the top...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s, Sweden. The brown golden glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the shape a...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Modern Tall Vase, Green Speckled Glaze, Rörstrand
Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Modern Tall Vase, Green Speckled Glaze, Rörstrand

Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Modern Tall Vase, Green Speckled Glaze, 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, Stoneware

Orange & Braun Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Pot by Inger Perrson for Rörstrand
Orange & Braun Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Pot by Inger Perrson for Rörstrand

Orange & Braun Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Pot by Inger Perrson for Rörstrand

By Inger Persson, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautiful, large and rare vintage Scandinavian mid-century modern Swedish plant pot or flower vase with a striking burnt orange pattern with circles, lines and dots over dark, almost...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Clay

Group of 5 Black Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Midcentury
Group of 5 Black Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Midcentury

Group of 5 Black Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Midcentury

By Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A group of five black vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vases are between 10 - 34 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks and scratches....

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Floor Vase - Green Speckled Glaze - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand
Large Floor Vase - Green Speckled Glaze - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand

Large Floor Vase - Green Speckled Glaze - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A large floor vase with handle with a lovely green speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 45 cm (18") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor ma...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Lidded Brown Ceramic Bowl - Hertha Bengtson -  Rörstrand - Late 20th Century
Lidded Brown Ceramic Bowl - Hertha Bengtson -  Rörstrand - Late 20th Century

Lidded Brown Ceramic Bowl - Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand - Late 20th Century

By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lidded bowl designed by Hertha Bengtson at Rörstrand. It is 6 cm (2.4") high and 10 cm (4") in diameter. It is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see why because it is in excellent...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Floor Vase, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Brown, Circa 1950s
Gunnar Nylund Floor Vase, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Brown, Circa 1950s

Gunnar Nylund Floor Vase, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Brown, Circa 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A large floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 39.5 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some scratches in the glaze.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

2 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s.
2 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s.

2 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s.

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

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 SYR and SYE by Carl Harry Stålhane for...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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.

Questions About Rörstrand Decorative Objects

  • 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.