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Rörstrand Tableware

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
'Cube' teapot by Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Sweden 1986
By Rörstrand, Rolf Sinnemark
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This teapot by Rolf Sinnemark is a wink to the modernism period. Its geometric shape combined with the lined pattern gives the teapot a diverse and interesting look. Sinnemark was we...
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Rörstrand by Hertha Bengtsson KOKA Porcelain, Set of 77 Pieces (Sweden)
By Hertha Bengtson, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Herta Bengtson, Bengtsson
Located in Round Top, TX
Rare, mint condition, twelve place settings of KOKA porcelain designed by Hertha Bengtsson. Hertha Bengtson designed "Koka Blå” (Cook Blue) in 1953 during the golden age of Swedish...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Tableware

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Isolde - Rörstrand - Cup and Saucer (x10)
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: The 10 cups and saucers on offer here are part of the Isolde series designed by Jacqueline Lind for Rörstrand. The design of the items is typical for the seventi...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Rörstrand Tableware

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Two Mustard Yellow Ceramic Plates by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two ceramic plates from the Eterna series, designed by Gunnar Nylund and fabricated by Rörstrand.
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Rörstrand tableware for sale on 1stDibs.

Rörstrand tableware 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 tableware, although yellow editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tableware 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 tableware by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, and Laurids Lonborg. Prices for Rörstrand tableware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $513 and can go as high as $576, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $545.
Questions About Rörstrand Tableware
  • 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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