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Rörstrand Sculptures

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
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware

Sculpture Ceramic Fish - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely fish sculpture in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 16.5 cm (6.6") high. It is in excellent condition except from some chips on the fish mouth. Gunnar ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware

Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Blanc de Chine White Glazed Set of Six Figurines
By Rörstrand, Harald Salomon
Located in Bochum, NRW
Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Blanc de Chine white glazed set of six figurines Figurines in hard paste porcelain blanche de chine, depicting fantastic ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Rörstrand Sculptures

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Porcelain

6 Wall Plaques / Tiles, Rörstrand - Olle Alberius - Black and Green
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
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...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware

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 Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware

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

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Stoneware

Mid-century modern porcelain egg, by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A large unique and stunning vintage porcelain egg made by the talented Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand, Sweden. This a very special item, a studio production and only produced in a v...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylun...
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1950s Vintage Rörstrand Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brown and Cobalt Stoneware Fish Figurine
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stoneware Fish sculpture was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Swedish porcelain factory Rörstrand during the 1960s. Made of high-quality materials in shades of brown and ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Animal Sculpture of Weasel in Nature for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage animal sculpture/figurine of a weasel in nature by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made ca 1960s. The sculpture is made of st...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware

Hermelin Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermelin figurine in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund. Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 23 W X 9 D X 10 H cm.
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1950s Vintage Rörstrand Sculptures

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Ceramic

2 Stoneware Owls - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Midcentury Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two rare owl sculptures in stoneware designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. They are 8.5 cm (3.4") high. They are in good condition except from some marks from the production ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Figurine by Gunnar Nylund of a Gibbon Ape, Rörstrand 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern rare figurine by Gunnar Nylund of a checky Gibbon ape, from Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Sculpture with eggshell glaze and a stand in W...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware

Unique Stoneware Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s
By Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique stoneware sculpture designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand in 1975. The sculpture is 32.5 cm (13") high and 16 x 16 cm (6.4" x 6.4"). It is in excellent condition and mark...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund's 1960s Rörstrand Brutalistic Parrot Chamotte Sculpture, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
This bird is created by the prominent artist Gunnar Nylund during the 1960s. Manufactured by Rörstrand, the renowned ceramic company in Sweden, the sculpture carries with it the lega...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware, Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund "Iller" Stonewear Weasel with Stand for Rörstrand Sweden 1960's
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "Iller" Stonewear Weasel with stand for Rörstrand Sweden 1960's A beautiful vintage weasel in stoneware by Gunnar Nylund for Ro¨rstrand, Sweden, circa 1960 in perfec...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Sculptures

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Wood, Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Unique Hand Decorated Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern unique vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. A hand decorated glazed vase with Elephants in light brown, yellow and grey on a white ground. Executed by Rörstrand, Sweden. ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Sculptures

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Stoneware

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Rörstrand sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Rörstrand sculptures 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 sculptures, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Rörstrand were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Gunnar Nylund, Monica Backström, and Kjell Engman. Prices for Rörstrand sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $278 and can go as high as $5,451, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,054.
Questions About Rörstrand Sculptures
  • 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.

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