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Rörstrand Platters and Serveware

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
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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Platters and Serveware

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Earthenware

Antique majolica set Rörstrand Sweden 1 central peace and 6 plates
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Absolutely rare set of Swedish majolica from famous manufactory Rörstrand, 1880s 1 central piece h 11 cm d 21,5 cm 6 plates h 3 cm d 19,5 cm Fantastic floral display with beautiful...
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1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rörstrand Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Majolica Blackberries Seven Pieces Rörstrand Sweden 1910
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Majolica set Rörstrand Sweden Majolica is a type of earthenware covered with an opaque white glaze, and then painted with decorative stains and oxides before firing. This...
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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Rörstrand Platters and Serveware

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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...
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1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rörstrand Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in London, GB
Swedish ceramic artist Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920- 1990) played a major role in popularizing Swedish pottery during the 20th century, working for more than three decades at Rörstrand, one of the oldest ceramics manufacturers in Europe. During his long tenure at Rörstrand, Stålhane was responsible for small-batch studio pieces, mass-produced tableware , and all manner of decorative accessories . Born in 1920 in Mariestad, Sweden, Stålhane began working at Rörstrand in 1939 as a decorative painter, assisting Danish-Finnish ceramic artist, designer, and sculptor Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997). During this time, Stålhane decorated various ceramic pieces, most notably Nylund’s Flambé range (1939s), quickly establishing himself as a talented ceramic artist. Inspired by the desire for new products during the postwar economic boom, Stålhane went from being a talented decorator to an exceptional ceramic artist. In 1943, Stålhane caught the eye of Swedish artist Isaac Grünewald (1889-1946), who was visiting Rörstrand. Grünewald was so impressed with Stålhane’s work that he took him on as a student, and from 1943 to 1946, Stålhane studied art at Grünewald's Art School in Stockholm. Subsequently from 1947 until 1948, he studied sculpture at Académie Colarossi in Paris. During the 1950s, Stålhane’s work appeared in several solo exhibitions in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His Blanca Tableware range (c. 1955) won numerous international prizes and was in high-demand. In 1958, Stålhane succeeded Nylund as Artistic Director and Chief Designer at Rörstrand. In 1960, Stålhane unveiled a new collection at Stockholm’s Galerie Blanche. Featuring dark stoneware pieces made from local clays, this collection represented a bold departure from the soft, restrained shapes of the 1950s. It has since been praised for its precient aesthetic that would influence the look of ceramics for more than a decade. From 1963 until 1971, Stålhane taught ceramics at the Art Industrial School in Gothenburg. For a short time, he also was the Design Director at the Swedish factory Upsala Ekeby, which in addition to porcelain, produced tile, brick, and glass. Stålhane eventually left Rörstrand in 1973 in order to establish his own ceramic company, Designhuset, in Lidköping, where he further experimented with local clays and minerals. Stålhane continued to work until his death in 1990. Today, Designhuset is a school for ceramists and model-makers. Over the course of his career, Stålhane created several public works for The Commerce Trust Company in Kansas City, Missouri, and for Volvo in Gothenburg, Sweden. His work is represented at several international museums, including Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum and New York’s MoMA. Rörstrand is the second oldest brand of ceramics in Europe and can be found in homes all across Sweden and Europe. Rörstrand’s long legacy includes some of Europe’s most iconic ceramics collections including Swedish Grace, Mon Amie, Ostindia, Filippa...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Large Antique Swedish Rörstrand Porcelain Signed Hand Painted Decorative Tray
By Rörstrand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare monumental Swedish Rörstrand porcelain (established in 1726) heavy high quality decorative serving tray. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Sweden in the early 20th century, the dished and molded palatial rectangular shaped tray features exceptionally executed period Art Nouveau hand-painted polychrome decoration, adorned with neoclassical motif of florals, foliage, acanthus leaves, and urn with flowers. Signed, marked Rorstrand with three crowns to verso, dated 1913, and lower right impressed HD Rorstrand CO 1/2. Provenance / Acquisition: Hailing from the estate of a former supermodel and actress, Kathy Speirs-Puccio, who spared no expense in the decorating of her massive, curated to perfection Weston home. Kathy Speirs-Puccio, who throughout her acting and modeling career (she graced multiple magazine covers in the 1970s including Cosmopolitan. She collected, wore, and kept only the finest in designer fashion and accessories. Her passion for high design continued through until the end of her life. Acquired from the reputable auction house Blackrock Galleries...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Rörstrand Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain, Paint

Art Nouveau Majolica Blackberries Four Piates Rörstrand Sweden 1910
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Majolica set Rörstrand Sweden Majolica is a type of earthenware covered with an opaque white glaze, and then painted with decorative stains and oxides before firing. This...
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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Rörstrand Platters and Serveware

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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

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Rörstrand platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Rörstrand platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware by Dansk Designs, and Digsmed. Prices for Rörstrand platters and serveware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $137 and can go as high as $4,880, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,994.
Questions About Rörstrand Platters and Serveware
  • 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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