Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Swedish
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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Creator: Rörstrand
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Dark Vase with Handle, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it's 16,5 cm (6,6") high and in very good condition except from some minor marks, it's marked as 1:st quality.
Carl-Harr...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Vase with handle, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Mid century Vintage, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17.5 cm (7) high. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Gray Round, Cylindric Vase "Sarek", Olle Alberius, Rörstrand, 1970s, Ceramic
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large gray vase of model Sarek designed by Olle Alberius at Rörstrand. The vase is 12 cm (4.8") in diameter and about 31 cm (12.4") high and in mint condition.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Ceramic Vase Speckled Glaze, Gunnar Nylund, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Star-shaped Bowl - Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand 1996- Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A star shaped blue bowl designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1996. The bowl is 29 cm (11.6") in diameter and in excellent condition except from some minor scratches.The bowl ...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Large Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Max Walter Svanberg Painted Ceramic Tile, for Rorstrand, Signed Titled in Bac
By Max Walter Svanberg, Rörstrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice painted tile by the well-known artist, Max Walter Svanberg for Rorstrand.
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1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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.
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1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Red glazed Rörstrand pitcher / vase
By Rörstrand
Located in Malibu, CA
Beautiful pitcher / vase with rich red glaze. Marked Rörstrand at base. Sweden, Mid 20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Signed Stoneware Bowl - Scandinavian Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 ...
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
$2,500
Decorative Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Elegant stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund, manufactured at
Rörstrand (Stockholm) in Sweden during the 1940s. Signed. In very good vintage condition. this stoneware pitcher ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Vase Rörstrand, Sweden 1950
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Farsta, SE
Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Excellent condition.
Height: 23 cm /9.0 inch
Diameter: 12 cm /4.7 inch
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
A Set of two Ceramic Bowls "Rubus" Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane - Sparaxis - 3 Bowls
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
$510 / set
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...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Round Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
$1,081 / item
Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane vases and trays , Sweden 1960
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Ceramic Pichet, Model AXQ
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian ceramic pichet, model AXQ signed.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Rörstrand serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Rörstrand serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Rörstrand serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Rörstrand were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, and Stig Lindberg. Prices for Rörstrand serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $56 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $983.
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Questions About Rörstrand Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
- Is Rorstrand made in Sweden?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Rorstrand was made in Sweden and was considered one of Sweden’s oldest porcelain manufacturers, founded in 1726. Unfortunately, the company decided to close down their manufacturing plants in Sweden and move them to Hungary and Sri Lanka. The old factory is a Rorstrand museum today and owned by Fiskars. Shop a collection of authentic Rorstrand porcelain from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.