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Rörstrand Pottery

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.

Find vintage Rörstrand serveware, decorative objects, lighting and more on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Rörstrand
Vintage Copper Lustre Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Vase, circa 1950
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish midcentury Swedish art pottery vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand. The simple oval shaped vase is richly decorated in a chocolate brown copper lustre...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Pottery

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Ceramic, Pottery

Olle Alberius Ceramic Scandinavian Vase "Sarek" for Rörstrand, 1960
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pottery

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Ceramic

Porcelain Bottle Vase Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Swedish art pottery bottle shaped vase designed by Carl Harry Ståhlane (1920-90) for Rörstrand. The porcelain bodied vase is of elegant rounded shape graduating to ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Pottery

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Pottery

Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on the bottom, in matte enamel, 1960s. Dimensions: Height 22 cm, diameter 8 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pottery

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Art Deco, Yellow.
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Excellent condition. S...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Pottery

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Swedish Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Art Pottery Bowl, 20th Century
By Rörstrand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage Swedish art pottery bowl designed by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand. The bowl is glazed with a stylized seed or floral design in contrasting and tubelined design to the inner bowl set on a brown and green mottle glazed ground. With incised maker and HB monogram...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Pottery

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50's Brown Melange Eggshell Glazed Teapot By Gunnar Nylund For Rörstrand Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely 1st. quality Rörstrand teapot designed by Gunnar Nylund in mind condition. This teapot is as clean on the inside as clean on the outside an...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pottery

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Ceramic

Boho Chic Ceramic Bowl by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Sweden 1970's
By Drejargruppen, Rörstrand
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Large and heavy set ceramic bowl in floral design for Drejargruppen. Marked R for Rörstrand and Drejargruppen 1975 in the bottom. Perfect for salads or as a fruit and vegetable bowl....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Pottery

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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'.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rare Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand, 1960/70s
By rorstrand studio, Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sylvia Leuchovius (Sweden, 1915-2003), unique vase made for Rörstand, Sweden 1960/70s. Partially glazed. Signed. In good condition, very few minimal signs of age and wear. Sy...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pottery

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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'.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Pottery

Materials

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 1936-1941. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand / ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Pottery

Materials

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 / ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Pottery

Materials

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 1936-41. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand / ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Excellent condition. Beautiful glaze. Impressed 'Rör...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Rörstrand Ritzi Pottery Vases and Bowl by Gunnar Nylund Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wonderful set of 3 Gunnar Nylund pottery by Röstrand Sweden from the 1950s. Beautiful green/brown/yellow glaze. In the set is: 1x floor vase height 51cm, diameter 18cm / 20,08inch,...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Marianne Westman, Vase, Grey-Glazed Firesand, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in High Point, NC
A vase in a grey glazed firesand, designed by Marianne Westman, produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1965. With signature to underside.  
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Brutalist Ceramic Bowl by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Sweden
By Drejargruppen, Rörstrand
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Large and heavy set ceramic bowl in typical design for Drejargruppen. Marked R, Drejargruppen 1973 in the bottom as well as having the original sticker from Rörstrand. In excellent c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Pottery

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Ceramic

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Rörstrand pottery for sale on 1stDibs.

Rörstrand pottery 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 pottery, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original pottery by Rörstrand were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider pottery by Wilhelm Kåge, Carl-Harry Stålhane, and Gustavsberg. Prices for Rörstrand pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $56 and can go as high as $3,604, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,053.

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Questions About Rörstrand Pottery
  • 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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