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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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
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
Large 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 1936-41. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand / ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rörstrand Pagoda Pattern Plate, 19th Century
By Rörstrand
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A rare and richly detailed blue and white earthenware plate by esteemed Swedish porcelain maker Rörstrand, dating to the mid-1800s. Crafted using the classic transferware technique, ...
Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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 excellent condition. The vase is marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylund was b...
Ceramic
Grey Stoneware Vases Chamotte, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 18.5 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some minor marks. Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with pare...
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Majolica Blackberries Four Piates Rörstrand Sweden 1910
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Majolica set Rörstrand Sweden Majolica is a type of earthenware covered with an opaque white glaze, and then painted with decorative stains and oxides before firing. This...
Ceramic
White stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful white stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Suits perfectly with other Scandinavian Modern items from this period. Rare model with sought after white glaze. Some minors marks on glaze. Makers and designed marks on bottom.
Stoneware
Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Rare model and the largest that was designed by Nylund and serially produced by Rörstrand during the 1950s. Rare polychrome glaze shifting...
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
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
Group of 9 Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Midcentury Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
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
Brown Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful vase with brown glaze. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand', 'LÖNEGREN' and 'HANDDREJAD'. Gertrud Löne...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid Century Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, circa 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund's Glazed Stoneware Vase made for Rörstrand, circa 1950s. Incised signature and studio mark to underside: [R Rubus GN Sweden 9]. Image 7: Gun...
Ceramic
Gray Stoneware Bowl - Marianne Westman- Rörstrand Atelier
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rustic, gray stoneware bowl, it is designed by Marianne Westman at Rörstrand Aterlier, the bowl is 8.5 cm tall and 20 cm in diameter. It´s in excellent condition.
Stoneware
Ceramic Table Lamp 'Capri' by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, 1930s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
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
Art Nouveau Majolica Blackberries Seven Pieces Rörstrand Sweden 1910
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Majolica set Rörstrand Sweden Majolica is a type of earthenware covered with an opaque white glaze, and then painted with decorative stains and oxides before firing. This...
Ceramic
Group of 11 Bowls Ceramics by Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand - Midcentury Modern
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of eleven bowls of stoneware designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The largest bowl is 19 cm in diameter and the smallest is 8 cm in diameter. They are i...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand / ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
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
A Blue & Brown Vintage Stoneware Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. This elegant piece measures 12.5 cm (5") in diameter and showcases Nylund’s signature design style. The bowl is in excell...
Stoneware
Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue & brown ceramic vase with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14 cm (5.6.) tall. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 2nd quality. Gunn...
Stoneware
$561Sale Price|31% Off
Rörstrand Drejargruppen Ceramic Decorative Bowl, 1974
By Rörstrand, Drejargruppen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage stoneware decorative bowl designed by the artist group Drejargruppen for Rörstrand in 1974. Glazed in sand, terracotta, parchment and brown colors with black hand painted cir...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Black Vases Set by Carl-Harry Stålhane
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This is a set of 3 pieces of black vases made in Sweden during the 1950s. The exceptional large vase from Rörstrand and maker or designer Carl Harry Stålhane, was made in Sweden in t...
Ceramic
Ceramic vase by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Göteborg, SE
The Ceramic Vase by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand is an exquisite and timeless piece of artistry, designed by the renow...
Ceramic
Green Speckled Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Midcentury Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green speckled round bowl with a lovely glaze, it is designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 9 cm tall and 24,5 cm in diameter. It´s in excellent condition, mark...
Stoneware
Exceptional Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand Sylvia Leuchovius, 1970s
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This extra-large bowl ceramic was designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by Rörstrand. This bowl is marked as studio ceramic and are well sculptured with a nice glaze inside the ...
Ceramic
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
Set of 2 Beige Bowls - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 2 beige bowls designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl are 8 x 7 cm (3.2" x 2,8") in diameter. They are in excellent condition and marked as 2nd quality. Car...
Ceramic
Yellow Ceramic Bowl, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely yellow bowl designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The bowl is 7 cm (2.8") high and about 14,5 cm (5.8") in diameter and in excellent condition except from some...
Ceramic
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
Swedish Ceramic Teapot by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish Ceramic Teapot by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teapot in glazed stoneware with braided bamboo handle. Designed by Gunnar Nylund, made ...
Ceramic
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
Ceramic
Animal Sculpture of a Polar Bear Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Mid-20th Century
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture of a polar bear in ceramics with a stunning white glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is in excellent condition except from a minor stain in the glaze on the...
Stoneware
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stalhane / UE TEA POT / 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 Acorn-Shaped Brown Bowl, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A acorn-shaped brown bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 13,5 x 8,5 cm in diameter. It´s in very good condition except from some minor marks. ...
Stoneware
Animal Sculpture of a Capercaillie Bird Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Mid-20th Century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture of a Capercaillie Bird in ceramics with a stunning green glaze in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 35 x 27 cm and 29.5 cm tall. It is in excellent co...
Stoneware
Large White Stoneware Vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white vase with a stunning egg shell speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 30 cm tall. It is in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.
By rorstrand studio, Gertrud Lönegren, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware bowl. Designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great original condit...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Black Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black mid-century bowl in ceramic from Rörstrand, Sweden, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The bowl is marked as 1st quality and it is in excellent condition. Carl-Harry S...
Ceramic
Minimalist 'Cube' Teapot by Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Sweden 1986
By Rolf Sinnemark, Rörstrand
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This teapot by Rolf Sinnemark is a wink to the modernism period. Its geometric shape combined with the graphic pattern gives the teapot a diverse and interesting look. Sinnemark was ...
Ceramic
Swedish Koka Blue, Blau, Bla Series Lid by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Koka Blue, Blau, Bla Series Lid by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 I have official proof of authentici...
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The green/brown glaze is amazing and works wonderful with the shape and form of this vase that’s a not so usual one to come by. Very nice condition. Dimensions: Height 24 cm,...
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
$748Sale Price|20% Off
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand Geometric Decor Planter Vase, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Highly collectible Swedish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand decorated glossy ceramic vase in chamotte clay by Swedish designer Olle Alberius. Fully glazed with a light grey base ...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Yellow & Beige Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Midcentury Swedish vase in ceramics designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase has a lovely yellow glaze. The vase is 10.5 cm high and in mint condition. Car...
Stoneware
Black Drip-Shaped Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
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...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Bowls Bahia Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These small bowls produced in the 1950s for Rörstrand Sweden and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. With the name Bahia this bowls was created to be an exotic edition to the Scandina...
Ceramic
Round Black Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, black ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 15,5 cm (6,2") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and ma...
Ceramic
$327Sale Price|29% Off
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely unique blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 11.5 cm (4.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except fr...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Set of 4 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 4 wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker, designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed vases with wonderful curves. The craftsmanship on these...
Ceramic
Leaf shaped green Bowl Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
A Sizeable Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, Standing Lady, Rörstrand 1950s
By Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful wall relief featuring a beautifully hand-painted woman, designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. Kaipiainen spent onl...
Faience
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vase Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large vase in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons of Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors in blue, grey and dark brown. ...
Ceramic
$1,287Sale Price|20% Off
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....
Stoneware
6 Wall Plaques / Tiles, Rörstrand - Olle Alberius - Black and Green
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
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...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vases by Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These vases from Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane, are a great example of midcentury modern quality and design made in Sweden during the 1950s and 1960s. The sculptur...
Ceramic