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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Kerstin Hörnlund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase, designed by Kersin Hörnlund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s.
Stoneware
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
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Model "NSZ", Red-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed stoneware vase, "NSZ" Model, designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vases, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-glazed stoneware vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimension (inches): 3.87"H x 2.62"W x 2.62"D All items sh...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A white, glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.31" Height x 3.75" Diameter All items ship from Hi...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
An orange glazed earthenware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5" Height x 2.75" Diameter All items ship from...
Stoneware
Rorstrand Ever Glaze Firing Vase, Test Piece by Carl Harry Stalhane
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rorstrand ever glaze firing. Test piece painted and lacquered by Carl Harry Stalhane. Signed.
Ceramic
Olle Alberius Ceramic Scandinavian Vase "Sarek" for Rörstrand, 1960
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase “Sarek” in matt enamel designed by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on the bottom, 1960s.
Ceramic
Ceramic vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Göteborg, SE
This elegant ceramic vase was designed by renowned Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand in the 1950s. A celebrated figure in Scandinavian mid-century design, Stålhane w...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane Large Ceramic Turquoise Spotted Glaze Vase, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in Paris, FR
Carl-Harry Stålhane large stoneware vase by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s. Signed / H 54 cm.
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Single Handled Jug by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Factory
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in London, England
A beautiful mottled-yellow 1950s Swedish handle-jug designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Rörstrand Factory. The pottery, stoneware jug, features a wonderful smooth and tactile gl...
Pottery, Stoneware
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Vicke Lindstrand, Ekeby Urn and and Ceramic Box with Lid, Sweden, 1960
By Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Ekeby ceramics, Sweden, 1960s set consisting of an urn and a jar in a blue/turquoise dual glaze layer that shows the underlying ceramic that shines through on the edges designed by V...
Ceramic
Cylindrical Ceramic Vase in Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
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. Factory second due to no obvious reason. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
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 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and makers mark '...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
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 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and makers mark '...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Swedish Stoneware Vase Eterna by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern stoneware vase from the 'Eterna' series designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1960s. The vase features a tall cylindrical form with a str...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Bronx, NY
Stoneware collection of 3 Chamotte vases by Gunanr nylund by Rörstrand Sweden, heavy colorful shiny glazes signed by the artist on the bottom.
Ceramic
Pair of Early 20th century Ceramic Vases by Alf Wallander
By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare set of early 20th Century Vases by the Swedish designer Alf Wallander for Rörstrand. As with many of Alf Wallanders ceramic pieces these vases have a art nouveau in...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Art Deco Vases by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
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
Yellow 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. Excellent condition. Incised signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand. Marianne W...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Miniature beige ceramic vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A miniature ceramic vase in earthtones designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a decora...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Miniature ceramic bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A miniature light blue speckled ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a d...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art. Nouveau Majolica Cachepot Gardinieres Planter Rörstrand Sweden 1898
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
It was produced by the Rörstrand company, one of Sweden's oldest industries, founded in Stockholm in 1726. The bowl is marked with the Rörstrand 3-crown printed mark, which was intro...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane Large Stoneware Vase for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Wonderful glaze and decoration with a sort of feather like pattern with areas of brutalist like work. Unique color which is sort o...
Ceramic
Large Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large vase by Gertrud Lönegren for Rörstrand, Sweden. Lönegren started her carrier at Upsala-Ekeby and came to Rörstrand in 1937. She stayed there for...
Ceramic
Small ceramic bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A small light blue speckled ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a decor...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Speckled stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A small dark blue speckled stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a deco...
Stoneware, Ceramic
Brown glaze vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A stoneware vase in brown glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a decorator unde...
Stoneware, Ceramic
Cylindrical Ceramic Vase in Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1964's Mustard Flower Vase from Petitess Collection
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1964 for the Petitess Collection this cylindric, mustard brown glazed vase with geometric relief is a beautiful piece of Swedish ceramic design. Signed w...
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Dark Blue Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Yellow Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Grey Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Vase by Algot Eriksson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1900s
By Rörstrand, Algot Eriksson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Porcelain. Vase by Algot Eriksson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1900s. H: 73 cm/ 2' 4 3/4" D: 27 cm/ 10' 1/2"
Porcelain
Cylindrical Ceramic Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
1960s Gunnar Nylund Brown Ceramic Vase by Rörstrand G.N. Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Knebel, DK
Gunnar Nylund brown ceramic vase in good condition with glaze in shades of brown. Signed by Rörstrand G.N. Sweden
Ceramic
Vessel designed by Signe Persson-Melin for Rörstand, Sweden, 1970s
By Signe Persson-Melin, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vessel designed by Signe Persson-Melin for Rörstand, Sweden, 1970s. Stoneware. Signed. H: 18 cm W: 18.5 cm D: 16 cm
Stoneware
Set of miniature ceramic vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A set of miniature black ceramic vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a decorat...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Glazed Ceramic Grey Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1967's Model 5 Vase from Eterna Collection
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1967 for the Eterna Collection this cylindric, ocre and yellow glazed vase is a beautiful piece of Swedish ceramic design. Signed with Rörstrand "R", GN ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase in Gray Glaze, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
A Carl-Harry Stålhane "STB" bottle shaped vase by Rörstrand, ca. 1957
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Aachen, DE
A bottle shaped vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden in 1957. This is the Design STB from Stålhane's Alphabet-Vases, a simple but elegant bottle shape, in this ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware