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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Scandinavian Modern Hand Painted 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. ...
Stoneware
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...
Ceramic
Unique Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Vase by Carl Harry Stalhane
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stalhane, glazed in tones of cinnamon, purple, and blue. Signed for Rörstrand with the studio mark and the initials of the designer..
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Caolina Vase White Glazed Stoneware Carrara Rörstrand Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, 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.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Floor Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, glazed stoneware vase, model SDA, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5" Height x 7.8" Diameter All items...
Stoneware
Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
Vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Si...
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
Set of Vase / Plate "Sarek" by Olle Alberius, Sweden 1960s
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
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.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Earthy Colored set of Ceramic Vessels by Drejargruppen, Sweden 1974
By Rörstrand, Drejargruppen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two charming ceramic vessels designed by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand in 1974. Earthy colors, boho chic, wabi sabi. Size refers to plate.
Ceramic
1960s Gunnar Nylund Brown Ceramic Vase by Rörstrand G.N. Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
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...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-1941. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand ...
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
Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane vases and trays , Sweden 1960
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand dark blue ceramic trays Sweden, 1960. Set of two trays and two vases in a blue/grey glaze Vases 9.5" and 11" Trays...
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
Cylindrical Ceramic Vase in 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 Dark Blue 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
Rorstrand Ever Glaze Firing Vase, Test Piece by Carl Harry Stalhane
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rorstrand ever glaze firing. Test piece painted and lacquered by Carl Harry Stalhane. Signed.
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp 'Capri' by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic table lamp model 'Capri' by Gertrud Lonegren, Rörstrand, 1930s. Measurement (with lampshade) Diameter: 35 cm Height: 56 cm Lönegren studied in Vienna and Stockholm during t...
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
Vase in brown glazed ceramic by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1960.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb single-flower vase pitcher in chocolate brown glazed ceramic with a white rim, AUP model, monogrammed and marked under the base. An extremely refined object of great finesse a...
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
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
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
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1967's Model 5 Vase from Eterna Collection
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
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
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, 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