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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Gunnar Nylund Acorn-Shaped Brown Bowl, Rörstrand, 13.5 cm, Circa 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
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
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
Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 33 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some scratching marks below (see photo) therefore it is marke...
Stoneware
Green Vase with Handle, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green vase with handle designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 25 cm high and it has a lovely glaze, it´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Ny...
Stoneware
Brown Miniature Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown miniature vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 3.5 cm (1.4") high and in very good condition, marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the...
Porcelain
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
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Brown Pitcher
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 30.5 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze why it is marked as 2nd quality. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Flambé Large Bowl, Rörstrand, Mid-20th Century, 33.5 cm Wide
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl in Flambé technique designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 5.5 cm (2.2") High and 33.5 cm (13.4") Wide. It has a motif of a woman. The bowl is in excellent...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
$649Sale 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
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
Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Modern Tall Vase, Green Speckled Glaze, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
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
Midcentury Ceramic Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Dark Blue Glaze
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 18.5 cm in diameter at the top and 9.5 cm high. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze near the base why it is marked as 2nd quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics...
Ceramic
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
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Modern, Abstract Turquoise Bowl - Scandinavian
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
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
$1,485Sale Price|20% Off
Gunnar Nylund Magenta Chamotte, Porcelain Vase for Rorstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 13.5 cm, 1961
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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
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
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
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
A Sizeable Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, Standing Lady, Rörstrand 1950s
By Rörstrand, Birger Kaipiainen
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
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
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
Ceramic vase by Olle Alberius, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large stoneware vase designed by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, 1970s Features a cylindrical form with a slightly tapered neck, finished in a contrasting glaze: a dark, glossy upper s...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund White Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, 30 cm, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
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
Small Blue Ceramic Platter / Ashtray by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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
Dish By Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Kastrup, DK
This striking stoneware dish was designed by Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for the renowned Swedish manufacturer Rörstrand in the 1960s. The dish is executed in a vivid azure blue glaze,...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge Farsta Bowl, Gustavsberg, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Farsta Bowl. Measures: Diameter 16 cm Height: 11 cm
Ceramic
Set of Midcentury Ceramic Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
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
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
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vases designed by Gertrud Lönegren. These studio pieces were created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstr...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Collection of 2 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
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
Brown Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
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
Swedish Mid Century Green Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Rörstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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
Scandinavian modern vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Black & Gray Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Midcentury Modern
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
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
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vases "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
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
Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 28.5 cm (11.4") tall and in excellent condition and marked as 2nd quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the t...
Stoneware
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
Swedish Mid Century Stoneware Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Rörstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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
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
Round Gray Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, gray ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 12 cm (4.8") in diameter and 4 cm (1.6") high. It is in excellent condition and marked as 2nd qua...
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Mid-century Vase 1950s Sweden
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Farsta, SE
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Midcentury Vase 1950s Sweden The mid-century vase from the 1950s by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, features an alluring blue glaze, add...
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
Gunnar Nylund Brown Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 14 cm high and it has a lovely brown har fur glaze, it´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality. Gunnar Nyl...
Stoneware, Ceramic
Large Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand - Midcentury Modern Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
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
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
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
Large, Black Stoneware Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, black beautiful midcentury Swedish vase in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is marked as 2nd quality because of some marks near the base fro...
Stoneware
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
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
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
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...
Ceramic