Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
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.
Find vintage Rörstrand serveware, decorative objects, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Rörstrand
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition.
Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three cr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 2 stoneware 'Balloon' Vases by Inger Persson, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1980s
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Made by Inger Persson for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1980s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "i. persson" and "R" för Rörstra...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 3 Vases, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of three vases with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase are 21.5 cm (5") and 15 cm (6") high. Two of the vases are 2nd quality and the brown one i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Speckled Umber Glazed Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully textured Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Speckled Umber Glazed Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originate from Sweden, Circa 1950. This vases feature a rounded bod...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Black Drip-Shaped Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vintage vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, it´s 10 cm high and in mint condition. It is marked as 1s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bamboo Vase, by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Bottle Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern hand crafted and amber brown glazed ceramic vase
by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand , Sweden, c. 1950's.
Signed on bottom,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Rörstrand, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green and grey-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Rörstrand, c. 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vases designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
These studio pieces were created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'Rörstr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vases, Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand 1976, Set of 2
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
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...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Budded Vase Beige Green and Rustic, Sweden, 1960s
By Palshus, Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large budded vase by Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand Sweden.
Made circa 1960s.
The vase is made from chamotte clay and is partly glazed wi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Isaac Grünewald
By Rörstrand, Isaac Grunewald
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely, large stoneware vase by Isaac Grünewald. Beautiful motif of a woman arching her back in a joyous, sensual way. The blue strokes around her make it seem like she is somersault...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 16.5 cm (6.6) high. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Dark Green Ceramic Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Aterlier, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large dark green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 36,5 cm high and it´s in mint condition.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$1,231 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Lovely Ceramic Vase Speckled Glaze, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 16 cm high and in very good condition, it is marked as 2nd quality.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition. Beautiful glaze.
Impressed 'Rör...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
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
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Caolina Vase White Glazed Stoneware Carrara Rörstrand Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund ‚Caolina‘ vase in white glazed stoneware, designed in 1955 for Rörstrand factory in Sweden.
1st class quality sorting, very good c...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stoneware vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 22.5 cm (9") high. It is in mint condition but marked as 2nd quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gray & Blue Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray and blue vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 20 cm (8") high. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 25 cm (10") high and 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund wa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Grey Ceramic Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Atelier, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A grey rough, ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 24,5 cm high and it´s in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze from the producti...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$781 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Copper Lustre Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Vase, circa 1950
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish midcentury Swedish art pottery vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand. The simple oval shaped vase is richly decorated in a chocolate brown copper lustre...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s.
“GN SWEDEN” stamp on bottom
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Dark Yellow Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely dark yellow vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 27.5 cm (11") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks in the glaze,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Magenta Chamotte, Porcelain Vase for Rorstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Blue Stoneware Vase
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful midcentury Swedish vase in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Rörstrand Hand Decorated Vases
By Rörstrand
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of hand decorated vases by Rörstrand. These are decorated on two sides of each vase. The shape is probably a Carl-Harry Stalhane design.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$250 / set
Brown Vase with handle, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Mid century Vintage, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17.5 cm (7) high. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gray Round, Cylindric Vase "Sarek", Olle Alberius, Rörstrand, 1970s, Ceramic
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 mint condition.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
$246 Sale Price
20% Off
Lovely Large Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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 Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Lovely Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase with a green/yellow color designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 19 cm high and in mint condition. The vase is marked as 1st quality.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Atelier, 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 Atelier, Sweden, the vase is 11.5 cm high and in excellent condition. This vase was designed and produced in the mid-century.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
$464 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Drip-Shaped Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Blue Stoneware
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful midcentury Swedish vase in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. It is marked as 2nd quality with the white line through the backstamp, because of some...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Incised makers mark, Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunnar Nylun...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Black Stoneware Vase
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful midcentury Swedish vase in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is marked as 2nd quality because of some blurriness in the glaze around the n...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Blue-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A vase produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1940s, designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997).
Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrands, where he worked 1931-19...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Blue and White Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hand-painted decor.
Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Bengtson' 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hertha Bengtson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
“ R SWEDEN” inscription on bottom
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Kerstin Hörnlund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Kerstin Hörnlund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden c. 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane with an angular plump body contrasted with a straight, slender nozzle. Beautiful greyish blue glaze.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Glazed Stoneware Bottleneck Bud Vase for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s, Sweden. A glossy glaze in beige, blue, and violet-brown tones with modernist globular form. Designer and manufacturer marked on underside.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Vase / Plate "Sarek" by Olle Alberius, Sweden 1960s
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of plate & vase from the Sarek serie, designed by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s. Size refers to the vase.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Kerstin Hörnlund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A matte grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Kerstin Hörnlund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, tall stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in an elegant, sleek form. Glazed a striking aquamarine color.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designe...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition.
Incised signatu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Orange-Glazed Firesand, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
An orange glazed vase designed by Gunnar Nylund (Swedish, 1914-1997) and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrand, where he worked 19...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Issac Grunewald Hand Painted Ceramic Vase for Rorstrand, Signed and Dated
By Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted vase by Swedish Expressionist artist Issac Grunewald. Grunewald was at the peak of his career when he created this piece on a form d...
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Mid-20th Century Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-brown, glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Rörstrand vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Rörstrand vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Stig Lindberg, and Gunnar Nylund. Prices for Rörstrand vases and vessels 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 $1,347.
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Questions About Rörstrand Vases and Vessels
- Is Rorstrand made in Sweden?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Rorstrand was made in Sweden and was considered one of Sweden’s oldest porcelain manufacturers, founded in 1726. Unfortunately, the company decided to close down their manufacturing plants in Sweden and move them to Hungary and Sri Lanka. The old factory is a Rorstrand museum today and owned by Fiskars. Shop a collection of authentic Rorstrand porcelain from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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