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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Swedish Mid Century Stoneware Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and unique mid century stoneware / ceramic bowl in green and brown glaze by Carl-Harry Stålhane produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed and numbe...
Stoneware
Swedish Mid Century Green Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century stoneware / ceramic green vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 17,5 cm / 6.9...
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
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Rörstrand "Sarek" Bowl by Olle Alberius (1960s Mid-Century Design), Sweden
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
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
Midcentury Modern Large Table Lamp "Chamotte" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large size table lamp (Vase) of a group called "Chamotte". The name indicates the large fragments of chamotte pieces that was put into the vase to give it that spectacular look, they...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Sculptural Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderfully crafted stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s with exceptional yellow green, brown hare fur glaze. Good vintage condition with. Dimensions: Height 25 cm ...
Stoneware
$1,338Sale Price / set|30% Off
Midcentury Modern Set of 2 Ceramic Pieces Rubus Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These vases made in ceramic and named Rubus was designed by one of the ceramic designer icons of Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This set containing 2 pieces with wonderful earthy blue colors ...
Ceramic
Swedish Mid Century Grey Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century stoneware / ceramic grey vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 34 cm / 13.40" Diamete...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Large Unique Table Lamp Carl Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
One of a kind large glazed ceramic table lamp by designer Carl Harry Stålhane and made in Sweden for Rörstrand in the 1950s. The circular bottom comes together with the smaller top ...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Bowls Bahia Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
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
Blue Porcelain Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is has a lovely blue / gray color and is 28 cm high. It is marked as 1st quality and is i...
Porcelain
Purple Porcelain Vase - Havanna - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A porcelain vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is of model "Havanna". It´s 26 cm high and in excellent condition. Carl-Harry Stålhan...
Porcelain
Green & Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high. It is in mint condition and marked as 2nd quality. Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with par...
Ceramic
Large Floor Vase - Green Speckled Glaze - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
Group of 5 Black Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Midcentury
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of five black vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vases are between 10 - 34 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks and scratches....
Porcelain
Hertha Bengtson Stoneware Vase, Glazed Finish, Scandinavian, 1970s
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 2nd quality.
Stoneware
$229Sale 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
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
Gunnar Nylund Brown Speckled Vase, Rörstrand, Mid Century, Circa 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown speckled vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 28 cm (11.2") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some m...
Stoneware
Minimalist 'Cube' Teapot by Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Sweden 1986
By Rörstrand, Rolf Sinnemark
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
$788Sale Price|20% Off
Gray Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A grey rough, ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 24,5 cm high and it´s in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze from the producti...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rare Carl-Harry Stålhane Blue Stoneware Vase in Harfur Glaze, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare stoneware vase was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden. The unique vase is finished in a blue harfur glaze which was entirely applied by han...
Cast Stone
$256Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Signed Stoneware Bowl - Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Scandinavian / Swedish Mid-Century Modern / Retro design deep plate / bowl in glazed ceramic / stoneware from the 1950s by Gunnar Nylund (Sweden, 1904–97) for Rörstrand/Rors...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware
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
Small Blue Ceramic Platter / Ashtray by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Square blue glazed platter / ashtray with rounded corners, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s. Subtle circular lines, deep...
Ceramic
Rustic Boho Chic Ceramic Bowl, by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand, Sweden 1975
By Drejargruppen, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large ceramic bowl made by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand, Sweden 1975. Earthy brown glaze, boho chic / rustic / wabi sabi style.
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Hand made at Rörstrand in the 1940s. Glaze with burnt brown tones. Very good vintage condition with light wear and patina. Dimensions: H....
Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Hand made at Rörstrand in the 1940s. Glaze with burnt brown tones. Very good vintage condition with light wear and patina. Dimensions: H....
Stoneware
A Set of two Ceramic Bowls "Rubus" Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Set of Two Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden. The bowls has a silky, textured surface with brown, green and yellow colors and faint glaze with a matt finish. G...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Olle Alberius Ceramic Scandinavian Vase "Sarek" for Rörstrand, 1960
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
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
Swedish Ceramic Tray by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Organic stoneware tray designed by Gunnar Nylund. Swedish Modern ceramic hand made at Rörstrand in Stockholm during the 1940s. Leave shape with a greyish to eggshell glaze. Gunnar ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Two Mustard Yellow Ceramic Plates by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two ceramic plates from the Eterna series, designed by Gunnar Nylund and fabricated by Rörstrand.
Ceramic
White stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
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
White 1960s Eggshell Glazed Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1960s eggshell glazed ceramic vase in white by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. It comes in a female elegant form and sober white eggshell glazed silky matte surface. The v...
Ceramic
Rorstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane , Sweden 1960
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
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
Art Nouveau Majolica Chestnut Leaf Six pieces Rörstrand Sweden 1880
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
These are antique Swedish Majolica plates, likely from the 1880s, produced by the renowned Rörstrand company, one of Sweden's oldest industries. They feature a distinctive design wi...
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
Art Deco Majolica Bowl Candy Fruit Rörstrand Sweden 1880
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Deco Antique Majolica Rörstrand Sweden 1880 A small majolica basket/bowl for some candy or nuts Beautiful piece for decoration Inside is typical for majolica turquoise colour ...
Ceramic
Stoneware sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Stoneware. Signed.
Stoneware
Scandinavian modern vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Small bowl and vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, during the 1950s. Both with beautiful earthy toned glaze. Dimensions of bowl: Height: 1.97 in (5 ...
Stoneware
Ceramic vase by Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
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
$2,500
Rococo Faience Cream Jug
By Rörstrand
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Rococo cream jug made of faience, crafted at the Swedish Rörstrand faience factory. The jug is painted in polychrome colors, featuring beautifully ...
Faience
18th Century Late Baroque Faience Tureen
By Rörstrand
Located in Ljungby, SE
A large faience tureen in vibrant cobalt blue, late Baroque style, made by Rörstrand in 1747. It has minor repairs and touch-ups. The lid is topped with a dolphin finial. The decorat...
Faience
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
Scandinavian Ceramic Pichet, Model AXQ
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian ceramic pichet, model AXQ signed.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swedish Brown Ceramic Bowl, SHX by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant mid-century ceramic bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, model SHX. This Swedish modernist piece features a rich, textured brown glaze with expressive brushstroke detai...
Ceramic