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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Small Brown Ceramic Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze Made by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great original condition. Signed 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R'. So...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A grey beige glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8" H x 5.5" Diameter Dimensions of Shade (i...
Stoneware
Pair of table lamps “Rubus”, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of Swedish stoneware table lamps, model Rubus, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in the 1940s. A sculptural and refined design typical of Swedish Modern, combining organic...
Stoneware
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” Height x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.0...
Metal
Lamp by Inger Persson for Rörstrand
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
Located in Brescia, IT
Orange glazed ceramic table lamp, signed by Inger Persson for Rörstrand. Original 1970s lampshade. Table lamp designed by renowned Swedish ceramist Inger Persson for Rörstrand, part...
Ceramic, Fabric
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed and hand-painted stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.65” H x 5.75” Diameter...
Stoneware
Dusty Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Rörstrand, Sweden 1980s
By Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-century–influenced Swedish ceramic table lamp by Rörstrand, dated 1986. This ceramic table lamp exemplifies Scandinavian mid-century design through its restrained form, refined s...
Stoneware
Large table lamp “Rubus”, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Large-scale Swedish stoneware lamp, model Rubus, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in the 1940s. A sculptural and expressive design within Swedish modern, characterized by its ...
Stoneware, Teak
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed and hand-painted stoneware and brass table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensions ...
Brass
Table lamp by Gertrud Lönegren for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare ceramic table lamp designed by Gertrud Lönegren for Rörstrand. The lamp features earthy glaze tones with a rich, natural depth, enhanced by a beautiful aged patina and fine...
Stoneware
Ceramic vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, 1950s.
Stoneware
Mid-century modern lamp pottery table lamp by Inger Persson Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A Rare Vintage Rörstrand Ceramic Table Lamp by Inger Persson, Sweden A striking, handmade vintage ceramic table lamp by the renowned Swedish designer Inger Persson for Rörstrand. it...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Inger Persson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed incised stoneware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 6.4” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter...
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Earthy Tone Ceramic Table Lamp Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful table lamp in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons from Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors working together with the all...
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and white-glazed ceramic table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with S...
Ceramic, Fabric
Gertrud Lönegren, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A white glazed stoneware, brass and beige fabric table lamp designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15.5"H ...
Brass
Rörstrand, Swedish stoneware table lamp, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala, SE
White stoneware lamp with small hints of grey, produced by Swedish manufacturer Rörstrand in the 1950s. Possibly deigned by Gunnar Nylund. The lamp is in an overall good vintage cond...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Hedgehog Large Chamotte Ceramic Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Bochum, NRW
Designed by Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for Rörstrand, this mid-century table lamp - colloquially known as “the hedgehog” - is a sculptural study in texture and form. It belongs to th...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Model 669, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s. The base is marked on the bottom with Rörstrand’s symbol (R), "GN" for Gunnar...
Ceramic, Fabric
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp in brown stoneware, designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Signed on base. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” Height x 3.5” Diameter ...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A black, blue and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.15” H x 3.75” Diameter ...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 6” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (...
Stoneware
$8,363Sale Price / set|30% Off
Gunnar Nylund Pair Ceramics Table Lamps, Sweden 1940 New Belgian Linen Shade
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Forest, BE
This is an elegant and rare pair of table lamps. Each hand made creation is unique so it's a pair but with slight differences which make every lamps unique. These are real lamps, not...
Ceramic, Linen
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Earthy Table Lamp Rörstrand Olle Alberius Sweden
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large earthy toned glazed stoneware table lamp by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s. Signed on the base. The color of the glaze is wonderful and gives a natural earthy look....
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.2” H x 4.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shad...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.125” Height x 2.9375” Diameter Di...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Mustard Yellow 'Chamotte' Table Lamp, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden in the 1950s. The base is impressed with the Rörstrand logo, followed by “Nylund, Chamotte, Sve...
Stoneware, Fabric
Inger Persson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Inger Persson, produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Marked. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.4375” Height x 4.375” Diameter Dimensions...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.75” H x 3.90” Diameter Dimensio...
Brass
Gunnar Nylund Green Chamotte Stoneware Table Lamp. Rörstrand, 1950s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Bromma, SE
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Chamotte Table Lamp in Green by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. The lamp was made in the 40's of chamotte clay and finished with a green colored lust...
Brass
Olle Alberius, Table Lamps, Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.75” H x 4.5" Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 7” H Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.25” H x 8...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7” H x 4.3” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Green Ceramic Table Lamp, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden in the 1950s. The piece is signed with the designer’s initials CHS and the Rörstrand logo...
Ceramic, Silk
Blue Stoneware Table Lamp by Gertrud Lönegren. Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, rorstrand studio, Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware table lamp with amazing decor. Made by Gertrud Lönegren for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition. Signed 'GL', 'HANDDREJAD' and makers...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,816Sale Price|39% Off
Carl Harry Stalhane Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The Carl Harry Stalhane hand-painted table lamp is a stunning and unique piece of ceramic lighting design. The lamp is made of glazed and hand-painted...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Teak
Scandinavian Tall Rörstrand "Rubus" Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, Saxbo, Rörstrand, Arne Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. It´s part of the "Rubus" series and was designed and made in the 1950s to 1960s. The lamp has a structured, tactile s...
Ceramic, Fabric
Gunnar Nylund Rubus Table Lamp for Rörstrand Sweden Scandinavian Modern Ceramic
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. It's part of the "Rubus" series and was designed and made in the 1950s-1960s. It has a structured, tactile surface with sem...
Ceramic, Fabric
$3,345Sale Price|20% Off
Gunnar Nylund 45cm Mother-of-pearl 1936 Lamp Rorstrand Sweden
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Forest, BE
This is a real lamp in mother of pearl finish by Swedish master ceramicist Gunnar Nylund. Made in 1936. It's a real lamp not as most of them a vase transformed as a lamp. There's a n...
Clay, Linen
Set of 2 Table Lamps by Olle Alberiu, Rörstrand Bamboo Ceramic Hollywood Regency
By Rörstrand
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
2 table lamps by Olle Alberiu by Rörstrand Bamboo Ceramic Hollywood Regency, 60s Set made of 2 extremely rare vintage table lamps by Olle Alberius "Bamboo" by Rörstrand, produced ar...
Ceramic, Bamboo
Gunnar Nylund, Blue Speckled Stoneware Table Lamp for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze. Made by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great original condition. Signed 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R'. S...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware and brass table lamp, designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.1875” Height x 5.0” Diameter Dimen...
Brass
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed and incised stoneware table lamp produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25” H x 4.75” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Di...
Stoneware
Inger Persson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Inger Persson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.35” H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (i...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane ceramic Table Lamp blue / green shades for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ceramic and glazed Table Lamp by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. The lamp is in very good condition with bright azure and green hues. Rewired and fitted with a bras...
Metal
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and grey-glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 2.5” Diameter D...
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.25” H x 5.2” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (in...
Brass
A 1950s studio pottery green "Hedgehog" lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in London, GB
A large version 1950s studio pottery "Hedgehog" lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in vibrant green and tamped on the underside of the base Re wi...
Ceramic
Modernist stoneware table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, made from stoneware. Base with an embossed draped design, glazed celadon green. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and ...
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed ceramic table lamp model "Orient" designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and fabricated by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Striking abstract hand painted pattern.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Rubus Table Lamp with Shade, Scandinavian Sweden 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, Saxbo, Rörstrand, Arne Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. It´s part of the "Rubus" series and was designed and made in the 1950s to 1960s. The lamp has a structured, tactile s...
Ceramic, Fabric
A Chamotte Ceramic Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A small, course-glazed table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. The lamp base made of chamotte stoneware, glazed in a rich turquoise color. Price includes new wiring, lamp...
Ceramic
Modernist stoneware table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, made in chamotte stoneware in Nylund’s “Hedgehog” model. The clean form contrasts with the craggy surface. Vibran...
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp "Capri" for Rörstrand by Gertrud Lönegren, 1950s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian modern table lamp "Capri" in glazed earthenware for Rörstrand by Gertrud Lönegren, made in the 1950s. Underside marked with ‘L33’. 22 cm high with a diameter of 17 cm. N...
Stoneware
Swedish Grace Pink Porcelain Table Lamp w. Foliage Decor, Louise Adelborg, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and unique table lamp made by Swedish artist Louise Adelborg in the 1920s. The lamp base is made from glazed porcelain with handmade foliage ...
Porcelain, Silk
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Blue Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue stoneware vase designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Sold without lampshade Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 12.06 x 3.78 x 2.72 (H...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.75” H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of S...
Brass
Table Lamp "Sparaxis" in Flintware, Rörstrand, circa 1950s-1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
Table Lamp "Sparaxis" in flintware, attributed to Carl-Harry Stålhane made by Rörstrand ca 1950s-1960s. Signed with maker's mark. Good vintage condition, wear consistent with age a...
Ceramic
Olle Alberius Large Gradient Blue Ceramic Table Lamp, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Loro Piana, Olle Alberius
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking lamp was designed by Olle Alberius and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden in the 1960s. The base is marked on the bottom with Rörstrand’s symbol (R), "OA" for Olle Alberiu...
Ceramic, Fabric, Linen
Carl-Harry Stålhane Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brown glazed stoneware, table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, 1950s.
Stoneware
Tall Rörstrand Stoneware Table Lamp Turquoise Blue by Inger Persson, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Inger Persson, Bitossi, Rörstrand, Palshus
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall stoneware table lamp by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. Manufactured in the 1960s. The lamp is partly glazed with a bright turquoise glaze decorated with a blue line decor...
Ceramic, Fabric