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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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 the p...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Large Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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...
Ceramic
Pink Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco / Swedish grace bowl with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Incised with makers mark. Gunnar N...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$206Sale Price|52% Off
Blue Star-shaped Bowl - Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand 1996- Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A star shaped blue bowl designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1996. The bowl is 29 cm (11.6") in diameter and in excellent condition except from some minor scratches.The bowl ...
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Excellent condition. S...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 2 Art Deco Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 stoneware Art Deco vases with beautiful brown glaze. Foot and mouth detailed in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Great or...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Antique Art Nouveau Vase by Astrid Ewerlöf, Rörstrand Porcelain, 1915
By Rörstrand, Astrid Ewerlöf
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique art nouveau hand-decorated porcelain vase by artist Astrid Ewerlöf (1876-1927) for Rörstrand. Manufactured in 1915. Intricate and delicately hand-painted deep blue floral and...
Porcelain
Large Floor Vase - Green Speckled Glaze - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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...
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large, Gray Cylindric Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Atelier Scandinavian
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, gray cylindric vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 32,5 cm (13") high. It´s marked as 2nd quality and is in excellent condition except from some ...
Porcelain
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
Brown Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 14 cm high and it has a lovely brown har fur glaze, it´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality. Gunnar Nyl...
Stoneware, Ceramic
Lidded Brown Ceramic Bowl - Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand - Late 20th Century
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
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...
Ceramic
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. With incised decor on one side.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Unique Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A unique green stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Swedish Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund, manufactured by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1940s. Made from stoneware with hare fur glaze in sand to red ochre color. Gunnar Ny...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Large Decorative Ceramic Vase / Carafe, Scandinavian Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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...
Ceramic
Stoneware Vases - Speckled Green Glaze - Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 24.5 cm high and it is in mint condition. It has a stunning light green speckled glaze that is very rare to find. Gunnar ...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern / Midcentury
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase with beautiful hare fur glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand, Sweden mid-1900s. Marked Nylund and Rörstand. In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear. About...
Stoneware
$243Sale Price|20% Off
Rörstrand Sarek Vase, Tall Cylindrical Form with Incised Geometric Design
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large gray vase of model Sarek designed by Olle Alberius at Rörstrand. The vase is 12 cm (4.8") in diameter and about 31 cm (12.4") high and in excellent condition.
Stoneware, Ceramic
‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Chamottered stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Ar...
Ceramic
Marianne Westman, Vase, Firesand, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in High Point, NC
A vase in a grey glazed firesand, designed by Marianne Westman, produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1965. With signature to underside. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimen...
Ceramic
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...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-brown, glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Deer Sculpture, Ceramic, Rörstrand, 1950s, Excellent
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture of a deer in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 27,5 x 16.5 cm (11" x 6.6") and 21.5 cm (8.6") high. It is in excellent condition and comes with the or...
Stoneware
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...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund - ARL vase
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Gunnar Nylund, one of Sweden's leading ceramic artists, lived and worked all over Scandinavia being involved with Bing & Gröndahl in Denmark, Rörstrand in Swede...
Earthenware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A black and beige-glazed unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") high and 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st qualit...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Acorn-Shaped Brown Bowl, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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. ...
Stoneware
A Classic Elegant "Aro" Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic "Aro" Ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. A timeless and sophisticated "Aro" bowl crafted by Gunnar Nylund showcases exquisite shades in blue and brow...
Ceramic
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...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions: 4.25” H x 5” diameter
Stoneware
Set of 2 Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Oval Ceramic Bowls Scandinavian, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Lovely set of two small ceramic bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made circa 1950s. One bowl is covered with green haresfur glaze and...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden Handled Vase Blue Brown, Scandinavian 1950s
By Rörstrand, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Elegant pitcher vase by Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund (1904-97) for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made ca 1950s to 1960s. The vase is decorated with glaze in blue and brown / aubergine upon...
Ceramic
Small Art Nouveau Lidded Bowl by Astrid Ewerlöf. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1900-1910s
By Rörstrand, Astrid Ewerlöf, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, hand painted, porcelain art nouveau / jugend trinket box. Designed by Astrid Ewerlöf (1876-1927) for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1900-1910. Great condition. Stamped with makers...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century Gunnar Nylund Bottle-Form Vase, Brown Ceramics
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 16.5 cm (6.6) high. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 1:st quality. Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with pare...
Stoneware, Ceramic
$252Sale Price|56% Off
Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand Rainbow Porcelain Cylinder Vase, 1980s
By Bertil Vallien, Rörstrand
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
Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Modern Vase, Brown / Black Har-fur Glaze, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark vase brown base with black har-fur glaze with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17,5 cm (7") high. It´s in mint condition a...
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 'C-H S' and makers mark 'R' with ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware Vase by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare cylinder mid century ceramic vase from the serie "Rubus" by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 18 cm / 7" Di...
Ceramic
‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund. Chamottered stoneware from Rorstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 16 H cm.
Ceramic
$1,403Sale Price|20% Off
Rörstrand Swedish Modern Blue Chamotte Ceramic Vase, 1972
By Drejargruppen, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking midcentury handmade and hand decorated chamotte clay ceramic vase made by the then secret Swedish ceramic artist group, Drejargruppen, for Rörstrand in 1972. Shiny blue fully glazed cylinder shaped vase with navy blue organic peacock decor...
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Unique Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950.
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
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'...
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960s Stoneware Bowl by Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s hand thrown stoneware bowl by Swedish artist Marianne Westman. On the inside there is spiral shape in a beautiful green glazing. Made at the Rörstrand Ateljé in Sweden whe...
Stoneware
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Ceramic Bowl
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique bowl designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Bowl features a unique baby blue color palette with details around inter...
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant “Chamotte” stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a stately form. Made in a technique where crushed earthenware is mixed into the stoneware. Rörstrand introduced Gunnar Nylund’...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Green Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Stoneware
Art Deco Stoneware Vase in Brown and Gold by Gunnar Nylund. ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By ALP Lidköping 1, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A stoneware art deco vase with beautiful brown glaze. Foot and mouth detailed in gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Great condition,...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / Unique Jug / Rorstrand / 1962
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Unique piece by Carl-Harry Stalhåne, who led Rorstrand’s golden age in the 1950s. Rörstrand’s art pieces come in three types: one-of-a-kind unique pieces, limited editions, and seri...
Stoneware
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Gunnar Nylund Magenta Chamotte, Porcelain Vase for Rorstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exceptional Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern handmade chamotte clay and porcelain vase by acclaimed Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Chamotte body with shiny deep raspber...
Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain, Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed fluted stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A black and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund white 1936 vase Rorstrand Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Forest, BE
This is a vase by Swedish master ceramicist Gunnar Nylund. Made in 1936. The vase is 16 cm x 13 cm diameter. We have a rare lamp in mother of pearl color with new linen shade and sil...
Clay
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green, black and red-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a tapering form with a wide mouth, perfect for flowers. Embossed, graphic pattern with celodon green glaze and “Mimosa” flecks. Gunnar ...
Stoneware
Porcelain Wolf by Waldemar Lindström for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in Savannah, GA
A porcelain sculpture of a wolf by Waldemar Lindström for Rörstrand, early 20th century. Impressed signature to plinth. 11 inches wide by 6 ½ inches deep 7 inches tall
Porcelain
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOC 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
Set of 2 Art Deco Vases by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
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
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Blue Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, 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