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.
Light Purple Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Design
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely light-purple glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in mint condition an...
Ceramic
Blue and White Tureen from Swedish Rörstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in Ljungby, SE
Blue and white faience terrine with a lid from Swedish Rörstrand. Signed on the underside. Decorative floral pattern. Handles on both the lid and the terrine. Height: approx. 25 cm ...
Faience
Mid-Century Modern Double Ceramic Teapot by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian double teapot was realized by the esteemed Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand in Sweden circa 1960. It featur...
Ceramic
$364Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a yellow glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 26 cm (10.4") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
This well balanced and beautifully colored Mid-Century Modernist Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. With a rounded ...
Ceramic
Large, Gray Cylindric Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Atelier Scandinavian
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, gray cylindric vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 32,5 cm (13") high. It´s marked as 2nd quality and is in excellent condition except from some ...
Porcelain
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Green Porcelain Vase "Collier", Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand - Mid century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Collier" designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14 cm (5,6") high and about 13 cm (5,2") in diameter. It´s in mint condition. Gunnar Nylund was...
Porcelain
Large Floor Vase - Green Speckled Glaze - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large floor vase with handle with a lovely green speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 45 cm (18") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor ma...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Black & Brown Ceramic Bowl - Mid century Modern
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish bowl from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. It is 15.5 cm in diameter and is in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is o...
Stoneware
$224Sale Price|20% Off
Hertha Bengtson Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 1:st quality.
Stoneware
Brown Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace vase with hand-carved decor. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand' and 'LÖNEGREN. Gertrud L...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Dark Green cone-shaped Ceramic Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand 1961 Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 13,5 cm in diameter, 13 cm high and it´s in mint condition. This is a unique pot only made in one copy as you can see of the...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Lidded Brown Ceramic Bowl - Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand - Late 20th Century
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lidded bowl designed by Hertha Bengtson at Rörstrand. It is 6 cm (2.4") high and 10 cm (4") in diameter. It is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see why because it is in excellent...
Ceramic
Large Squared Bowl- Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand - 1970s
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A squared bowl designed by Hertha Bengtson at Rörstrand, the bowl is 29,5 x 29,5 cm (11.8" x 11,8") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks and scratch...
Porcelain
$420Sale Price|20% Off
Sarek by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand Scandinavian Blue Midcentury Vase, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
“Sarek” Scandinavian midcentury ceramic vase in matt enamel designed by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on t...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, blue hares fur glazed vase, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Uppsala, SE
Small vase designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for his long time collaborator Rörstrand in the 1950s. It has a very nice hares fur glaze in different blue hues. Marked at the bottom: R S...
Stoneware
Dark Green Ceramic Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Modern
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large dark green stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 36,5 cm high and it´s in mint condition.
Ceramic, Stoneware
$496 / set
Carl-Harry Stålhane - Sparaxis - 3 Bowls
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The Sparaxis series, of which we offer three items (1, 3 and 8) here, was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Stålhane's works are well known for their quality and...
Earthenware
White Stoneware Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand Sweden 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stoneware ceramic vase serie Eterna by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1960s. Olive green glaze with decoration in relief.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Olive-Green Ceramic Bowl by Pia Rönndahl, Rörstrand, 1980s
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A olive-green/grey 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 excellen...
Ceramic
Rörstrand - Amalia - Serving Plate
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This serving platter has been designed by the Swedish firm Rörstrand. Christina Campbell was responsible for the design (form as well as pattern) of this item. C...
Earthenware
Large Rörstrand Ashtray by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Swedish Ceramic, Organic Form
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in London, GB
Large Rörstrand Ashtray by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Swedish Ceramic, Organic Form A striking large ashtray, shell-like in its design, produced by the esteemed Swedish ceramic maker Rörs...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Modern, Abstract Turquoise Bowl - Scandinavian
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large turquoise Midcentury Swedish bowl in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The bowl is 19,5 cm in diameter and in mint condition. Carl-Harry ...
Stoneware
Midcentury Blue Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 12.5 cm (5") tall and in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze at the top...
Stoneware
$1,495Sale Price|20% Off
Gunnar Nylund Magenta Chamotte, Porcelain Vase for Rorstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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...
Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain, Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Great condition. Firin...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s Beautiful shaped vase, model AUS. The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in good condition. Heigth...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A green stoneware vase or pitcher designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
$490 / set
Sylvia Leuchovius - Trio porcelain
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: These three items have been designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by the Swedish firm Rörstrand. Sylvia is not as famous as Lisa Larson but definitely has a...
Porcelain
Swedish Mid-Century Modern "Sarek" Ceramic Vase by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern "Sarek" vase was desinged by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand in Sweden circa 1960. Handcrafted and glazed in a sophisticated dove gray hue with concentric...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on the bottom, in matte enamel, 1960s. Dimensions: Height 22 cm, diameter 8 cm.
Ceramic, Stoneware
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Rörstrand "Sarek" Bowl by Olle Alberius (1960s Mid-Century Design), Sweden
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian Modern Classic: Rörstrand "Sarek" Bowl by Olle Alberius (1960s Mid-Century Design) A Timeless Piece of Swedish Ceramic History Designed by Olle Alberius (1926-1993) for...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Cream / Off-white
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund
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
Small Yellow Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Gertrud Lönegren
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
Small stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1950
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Small stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1950 Blue-rusty brown glaze with a smooth, organic shape. Model: SXH Excellent condition. Heigth: 10 cm/3.9 inch Diameter: 5 cm...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.37"H x 2.62"W x 2.62"D All items ship from Hi...
Stoneware
Sylvia Leuchovius, Large, Rare Decorative Plate / Platter, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius, rorstrand studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sylvia Leuchovius (1915–2003) swedish artist, worked for Rörstrand, Sweden mid-1900s. This large, rare decorative plate / platter with its di...
Ceramic
Red Ceramic California Bowl by Stålhane for Rörstran, Sweden Mid-Century Modern
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Scandinavian Modern wine-red and grey stoneware bowl by Swedish Modernist designer Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. This model is named "California" or "Californien" in S...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Midcentury Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden. The set contains one vase, one bowls, one bowl/tray. 2 pieces first quality, and 1 piece in second quali...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Teapot
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Gunnar Nylund, one of Sweden's leading ceramic artists, lived and worked all over Scandinavia being involved with Bing & Gröndahl in Denmark, Rörstrand in Swede...
Earthenware
Isolde - Rörstrand - Cup and Saucer (x10)
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: The 10 cups and saucers on offer here are part of the Isolde series designed by Jacqueline Lind for Rörstrand. The design of the items is typical for the seventi...
Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and black-glazed stoneware pitcher, designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.68" Height x 3.87" Diameter All item...
Stoneware
Set of 2 Art Deco Vases by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
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
Rorstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane , Sweden 1960
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand tea pot Sweden, 1960. Simple beauty that shows its colors in the glaze depending on the light almost matte dusty ash black with rust red pattern.
Ceramic
Boho Chic Ceramic Bowl by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Sweden 1970's
By Rörstrand, Drejargruppen
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Large and heavy set ceramic bowl in floral design for Drejargruppen. Marked R for Rörstrand and Drejargruppen 1975 in the bottom. Perfect for salads or as a fruit and vegetable bowl....
Ceramic
Large Platter, Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand 103/500
By Rörstrand, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large Platter, design Birger Kaipiainen, manufactured by Rörstrand limited edition 103/500, Mid 20th Century, porcelain, good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and ...
Porcelain
Ceramic Pendant Ceiling Lights, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of three rare bone china pendant lights by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Designed with an asymmetric, graphic pattern which varies in density, creating a beautiful effect when lit.
Ceramic
Max Walter Svanberg Painted, Signed Tile for Rörstrand
By Max Walter Svanberg, Rörstrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice tile painting, by the well known artist Max Walter Svanberg, signed titled in back as shown in picture, also marker R R R in front.
Ceramic
Vanilla Colored Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small vanilla colored Swedish Grace ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Ceramic
Scandinavian modern vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful set of vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, during the 1950s. Both with a soft green glaze. Bowl with white spots. Dimensions of bowl: Heig...
Stoneware
Rolf Sinnemark / "CUBE" TEA POT 400 / Rorstrand / 1985
By Rörstrand, Rolf Sinnemark
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
ROLF SINNEMARK is a Swedish designer and glass artist. He studied industrial design at KONSTFACK in Stockholm. After working in the USA, he was with BODA (merged with KOSTA BODA) fro...
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant “Chamotte” stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a stately form. Made in a technique where crushed earthenware is mixed into the stoneware. Rörstrand introduced Gunnar Nylund’...
Stoneware
Black & Gray Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Midcentury Modern
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A straight black & gray vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand atelier, It is 25 cm (10") tall. The vase is in excellent condition. It is marked as 1st quality. Carl...
Stoneware
Miniature Gray Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - 1940-1950s - Mid 20th Century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A miniature bowl with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 3.5 cm (1.4") high and 6.8 cm (2.7") in diameter. It is in excellent condition. It is mark...
Stoneware
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand Studio Vase, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand Studio Vase, Sweden, 1960s Stoneware • Height 23 cm • Diameter 16 cm Signed: R / MW / ATELJÉ / SWEDEN A beautifully hand-thrown stoneware vase by Mari...
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
Midcentury Modern Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning piece of ceramic was produced at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. Its rounded bott...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vases "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two wonderful vases was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden. Good vintage condition. Measure: H 31 cm and 26.5cm Signed R SWE...
Ceramic