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Rörstrand Pitchers

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
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.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pitchers

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Stoneware

Shiny Black 1960s Rörstrand Vintage Pitcher Vase, Sweden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Pitchers

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Porcelain

Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Brown Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown stoneware pitcher produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1950s.    
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pitchers

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pitchers

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Green-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green, glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pitchers

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pitchers

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Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pitchers

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Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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 ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pitchers

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pitchers

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Stoneware

Mid-Century Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Mid-Century Modernist Sky Blue & Copper Pitcher/Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. This vase features an elegantly curved profile and...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pitchers

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Brown and Blac-Glazed 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.  
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pitchers

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Stoneware

1950's Glazed Mid-Night Bleu And Brown Rörstrand Pitcher by Carl Harry Stalhane
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Fantastic glazed pitcher / vase made by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden in the 1950's. The extremely beautiful combination of blue and brown colors mixed glazed and the slim...
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Rörstrand pitchers for sale on 1stDibs.

Rörstrand pitchers 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 pitchers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original pitchers by Rörstrand were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider pitchers by and Gunnar Nylund. Prices for Rörstrand pitchers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $445 and can go as high as $2,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,900.
Questions About Rörstrand Pitchers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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.

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