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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Olive Green / Grey Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely olive-green / gray vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is 17.5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. It is marked as...
Ceramic
Set of 3 Rörstrand Ritzi Pottery Vases and Bowl by Gunnar Nylund Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wonderful set of 3 Gunnar Nylund pottery by Röstrand Sweden from the 1950s. Beautiful green/brown/yellow glaze. In the set is: 1x floor vase height 51cm, diameter 18cm / 20,08inch,...
Pottery
A Brown Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown bowl in ceramics, it is designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 12 x 8.5 cm wide. It´s in excellent condition except from some craquelure and air-bubbles on...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Ceramic Floor Vase, Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand Dark Yellow and Gray
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 39 cm (15,6") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 1:st quality.
Ceramic
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Miniature vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in black and dark steel grey shades with some dark copper red strokes...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful sculptured vase with its intense harfur glaze, which shifts in different colors was made by Rörstrand Sweden and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Very good conditi...
Ceramic
Antique majolica set Rörstrand Sweden 1 central peace and 6 plates
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Absolutely rare set of Swedish majolica from famous manufactory Rörstrand, 1880s 1 central piece h 11 cm d 21,5 cm 6 plates h 3 cm d 19,5 cm Fantastic floral display with beautiful...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Large Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderfully crafted large stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s with exceptional yellow green, brown hare fur glaze. Good vintage condition with small uneven parts ...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker or Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed vases in good condition. Measures: Height 26 cm, 17 cm...
Ceramic
Scandinavian Midcentury Set of 8 Rörstrand Ritzi Vases and Bowls Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Brown / green collection of 8 vases and bowls from Rörstrand Sweden, designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s. This collection contains vases and bowls ...
Ceramic
Large Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, 9 Women & a Rose, Rörstrand 1950s
By Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful wall relief featuring different beautifully hand-painted portraits of women, designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s....
Faience
Large Brown Decorative Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1961
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large unique brown flower pot or bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 27,5 cm (11") in diameter and 19 cm (7.6") high. It is in excellent condition. This bowl w...
Stoneware
Set of Midcentury Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two midcentury ceramic bowls designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Earthy wabi-sabi color and texture. Dimensions...
Ceramic
Large Brown Ceramic Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 31 cm
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 31 cm (12.4") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except ...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his significant contributions to the field of ceramic art and pottery. He was a prominent figur...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Gunnar Nylund Pitcher-Form Brown Stoneware Vase
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 26.5 cm (10,6) high. It´s close to mint condition and marked as 1:st quality. Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with ...
Stoneware
Green Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Beautiful Glaze - Midcentury Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green/turquoise vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24.5 cm (7") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks and marked as 1st quality. G...
Ceramic
Sculpture Ceramic Fish - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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 minor chips on the fish mouth. G...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown stoneware pitcher produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.12"H x 6.0"W x 5.0"D All items ship from Hig...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s, Sweden. The brown golden glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the shape a...
Ceramic
Sculpture by Kerstin Hörnlund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s
By Rörstrand
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A finely crafted ceramic sculpture by Kerstin Hörnlund for Rörstrand, shaped as an oversized plum and executed during the 1970s. The piece is beautifully modeled with subtle naturali...
Stoneware
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase Signed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand in Sweden circa 1960. It features an hourglass form tapered body in glazed ceramic in a sophisticated...
Ceramic
Rare Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition. Heigth: 19 cm/7.4 inch Diameter: 8 cm/3.1 inch
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his significant contributions to the field of ceramic art and pottery. He was a prominent figur...
Stoneware
Leaf shaped green Bowl Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A leaf-shaped, green bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 28,5 x 13 cm (11.4" x 5.2") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from a tiny chip near the b...
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in an elegant, sleek form. Glazed white with a subtle “Mimosa” pattern. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and desi...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional quality over these vases produced in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund. It was made in 1950s and has a nice shimmer glaze with fine lines. Part...
Ceramic
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. Stamped 'Rörstrand / ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Brown Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 25cm, 1950s
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...
Ceramic
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Impressed 'Lönegren', 'Rörstrand' and ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
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...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Moder Bowl and Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large midcentury bowl with a matching vase manufactured at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. That...
Ceramic
Gray Speckled ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray speckled ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 17 cm (6.8") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as th...
Stoneware
Leaf shaped Bowl - Lovely Glaze - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid century
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A leaf-shaped dish with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 20,5 x16 cm (8,2" x 6,4") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 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, Sweden, the vase is 11.5 cm high and close to mint condition except from some minor scratches. This...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s Modernist Gray Striped Vases
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare set of two Scandinavian modern smooth porcelain vases by acclaimed designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand and Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Light gray glaze with dark gray stripes...
Porcelain
Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely, brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24 cm (9.6) high and 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylund wa...
Ceramic
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
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
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Exquisite glaze. Impressed 'Rörstrand / Löne...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Cream / Off-white
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful vase with Cream / Off-white glaze. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand', 'LÖNEGREN' and 'HANDDREJAD'. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$468Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Swedish Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 11.5 cm
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...
Stoneware
Brown Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown ceramic vase with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6.) tall. It´s in excellent condition but marked as 2nd quality. Gunnar Nylund...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Modern Tall Vase, Green Speckled Glaze, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 25.5 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze why it is marked a...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Modern Vase, Brown / Black Har-fur Glaze, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Black Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely black glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 9 cm (3.6") high and 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st quality. ...
Ceramic
$669Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Carl-Harry Stålhane Blue, Burgundy Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Slender cylinder shaped stoneware vase with glossy glaze in cobalt blue, deep purple and burgundy red over linear relief patterns. Acclaimed artist Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) de...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Marianne Westman, Rörstrand 'Pomona' no.13 ceramic pan with handle, Sweden, 1957
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in London, GB
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand, sweden 'Pomona' no.13 pan with handle, designed 1957 Very good original condition Dimensions approx.: L 29.5 cm, Di 20 cm, H 7 cm; Wt: 434g. Shipp...
Porcelain
Max Walter Svanberg Painted Ceramic Tile, for Rorstrand, Signed Titled in Bac
By Rörstrand, Max Walter Svanberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice painted tile by the well-known artist, Max Walter Svanberg for Rorstrand.
Ceramic
Large Surreal Green Garden Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief Rörstrand 1950s
By Rörstrand, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful wall relief featuring hand-painted flowers & women, designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. Kaipiainen spent only 4 ...
Faience
Large Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand - Midcentury Modern Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 45 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor scratches. The vase is marked as 1st quality. Gunnar...
Ceramic
Large Rörstrand Ashtray Table by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Swedish Ceramic, Signed
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in London, GB
Large Rörstrand Ashtray Table by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Swedish Ceramic, Signed A large and distinctive ashtray table produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, in the 1950s. Designed by Gunnar N...
Ceramic
Rare Large Milk-White Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Large Milk-White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition. Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned S...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Group of Large Brown Stoneware Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand - Midcentury Modern
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six large pieces of stoneware vases & one bowl with stunning brown glazes designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1960s. The vases are between 45.5 - 16.5 cm ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rörstrand “Viking” Coffee Service by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1968
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
A refined Swedish ceramic coffee service from the Viking series, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand in 1968. The set is executed in a rich, glossy glaze with deep brown to...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Group of 9 Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Midcentury Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of nine bowls of stoneware/ceramics designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The largest bowl is 17 x 10.5 cm in diameter and the smallest is 10 x 7.5 cm in diame...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
Carl-Harry Stalhane / UE TEA POT / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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 Rörstrand Big Vase 1950s Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his significant contributions to the field of ceramic art and pottery. He was a prominent figur...
Stoneware