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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Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25" H x 6” Diameter Dimensions of Shade ...
Stoneware
$1,065Sale Price|44% Off
Carl-Harry Stålhane Black, Amber Organic Decor Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade and hand-decorated glazed ceramic table lamp by designer Carl Harry Stålhane for Swedish Rörstrand. Rectangular shape with round edges and hand-painted multicolored earth to...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane - Orient - Lamp Stand - Rörstrand - 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This lamp stand made of earthenware from the series "Orient" was probably named after the look the artist Carl-Harry Stålhane wanted to convey. When looking at the item through your eyelashes the pattern on the lamp resembles a Japanese kanji...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” H x 4” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches...
Stoneware
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed stoneware and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.25"H x 4.875"W x 4.875"D Dimen...
Stoneware, Fabric
Gertrud Lönegren Attribution, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted light-grey stoneware table lamp, design attributed to Gertrud Lönegren produced by Rörstrand, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.75” H x 7” Diameter Dimensions of Sh...
Stoneware
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.25” H x 6.5" Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Brown Stoneware Table Lamp for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gustavsberg
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. Factory second (for no obvious reason)...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Large Unique Table Lamp Carl Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
One of a kind large glazed ceramic table lamp by designer Carl Harry Stålhane and made in Sweden for Rörstrand in the 1950s. The circular bottom comes together with the smaller top ...
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A small brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5” H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (...
Stoneware
Sylvia Leuchovious Rorstrand Studio ceramic lamp Sweden 1960'S
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Sylvia Leuchovious unique hand thrown chamotte clay, ceramic lamp, with blue, red and black glazes. Made at Rorstrand Studio, Sweden 1960's Overall Height: 20”, Base Height: 9.5”,...
Brass
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.6” H x 4.75” Diameter Dimensions of Shad...
Stoneware
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
Ceramic Table Lamp by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Inger Persson, manufactured by Rörtsrand in Sweden during the late 1960s. Made from chamotte stoneware glazed in grey with a pattern in brown...
Enamel
Scandinavian Tall Rörstrand "Rubus" Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden 1950s
By Arne Bang, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Saxbo, Rörstrand
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
Hertha Bengtson, Table Lamps, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown and beige stoneware table lamps designed by Hertha Bengtson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9“ H x 5.5“ Diameter Dimens...
Stoneware
Mid-century Swedish white ceramic glazed table lamp 'Chamotte' by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Stunning and high quality ceramic table lamp 'Chamotte' by Gunnar Nylund- Swedish artist and ceramic designer. This beautiful lamp was produced in stoneware and finished with glaze b...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Blue-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, 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. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 11.1875 x...
Brass
Very Tall Carl-Harry Stålhane Drop Shaped Table Lamp by Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s
By Palshus, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large almost huge drop-shaped table lamp created by the famous Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) It's manufactured by Rörstrand Sweden in the 1960s. The lamp base is...
Ceramic, Fabric
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50 Height: 20.5 cm/8 inch Diameter: 13.5 cm/5.3 inch
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9” H x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches...
Stoneware
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50 Height: 18 cm/7 inch Diameter: 11.5 cm/4.5 inch
Stoneware
Tall Night Blue Carl-Harry Staalhane Table Lamp by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall and slender table lamp designed by the famous Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Staalhane (1920-1990) and manufactured by Rörstrand Sweden. The lamp foot is decorated with glossy mid...
Ceramic, Fabric
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50
By Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50 Height: 18 cm/7 inch Diameter: 8 cm/3.1 inch
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5” H x 5.75” Diameter Dimensions of S...
Brass
Gunnar Nylund Golden Ochre Chamotte Table Lamp, Rorstrand, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and iconic Swedish Mid-Century Modern golden ochre colored chamotte table lamp by designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Manufactured in Sweden in the mid 1960s. Slim shape,...
Brass
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed fluted stoneware and metal table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches)...
Metal
$1,840Sale Price|45% Off
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand White, Mint Green Organic Decor Table Lamp, 1960s
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning organic relief hand decorated Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern porcelain table lamp by designer Olle Alberius for Swedish Rörstrand. Dark green stripes hand painted in an org...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown black and beige-glazed stoneware table lamp, designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25" H x 4.4" Diameter Dimens...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Unique Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A unique grey-glazed and incised table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13” H x 3.45” Diameter Dimensions...
Stoneware
Olle Alberius Table Lamp for Rorstrand, Sweden circa 1970s
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic table lamp designed by Olle Alberius for Rorstrand. Designed and made in Sweden , 1970s. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring u...
Ceramic
Hertha Bengtson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue-glazed and incised table lamp designed by Hertha Bengtson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5” H x 4.53” Diameter Dimensions...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Sold without Lampshade Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 15.37 x 5.25 x 5.25 (...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sizeable Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable green-glazed stoneware table lamp designed Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 24” H x 5.5” Diameter Dimensions of ...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Blue-Glazed Stoneware, Sweden, C. 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1960s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 14.0625 x ...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 7.25 x 3.25 x 3.25 (H x ...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Stoneware Rörstand, Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Designed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997). Signed on base. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 3.5” Diameter Dimensions...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Blue Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 9.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 (H...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 7.125 x 4.1875 x 4.18...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Speckled White Stoneware Table Lamp. 1940s.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Bromma, SE
Drop Formed Stoneware Table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Elegant, drawn shape with speckled pattern in creamy tones. Made by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Inscribed R, "Sweden” ...
Brass
Swedish Grace Stoneware Table Lamp by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand. 1920s.
By Rörstrand
Located in Bromma, SE
Swedish Grace Stoneware Table Lamp with Foliage Decor by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand. 1920s. Wonderful, Quirky and Unique table lamp made by Swedish artist Louise Adelborg in the 1...
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Table lamp by Sylvia Leuchovius, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware table lamp by Sylvia Leuchovius, glazed white with decor of a stylized butterfly in relief.
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Speckled Brown Stoneware Table Lamp. 1940s.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Bromma, SE
Drop Formed Stoneware Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Elegant, drawn shape with warm hare’s fur glaze blends in brown tones By Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Inscribed R, "Sve...
Brass
Modernist Stoneware Table Lamp by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking pair of stoneware table lamps by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Sculptural design with graphic black and white decor. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic a...
Stoneware
Scandinavian modern ceramic glazed table lamp 'Rubus' by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful iconic table lamp 'Rubus' designed by the Swedish ceramic artist and designer - Gunnar Nylund. This pretty lamp in ceramic glaze has warm soft and brown tones inspired by t...
Ceramic
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Desk Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century decorative ceramic / stoneware desk table "Rubus" lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist. The...
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Table lamp by Inger Persson
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Impressive large stoneware table lamp by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. Blue glazed upper part with a raw beige and brown base. Artist signature at the bottom and in a very goo...
Stoneware
Swedish Grace Pink Ceramic Table Lamp by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand, Ca1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful and rare swedish grace pink ceramic table lamp by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand, ca 1920s -1930s with the original shade. Signed with makers...
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Large Table Lamp "Chamotte" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large size table lamp (Vase) of a group called "Chamotte". The name indicates the large fragments of chamotte pieces that was put into the vase to give it that spectacular look, they...
Ceramic
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
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
Mid-Century Swedish Stoneware Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
Elegant small table lamp in stoneware by Gunnar Nylund, produced in Sweden by Rörstrand during the 1940-50s. The shade is not included.
Stoneware
Swedish Modern Porcelain Table Lamp by Rörstrand
By Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Swedish Modern table lamp from Rörstrand. Decorated with hearts, this particular decor is pretty rare. The date of manufacture is unknown, but this particular makers mark (...
Porcelain
Carl-Harry Stålhane Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Glazed stoneware, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by the Swedish firm Rörstrand, 1950s. Height: 46 cm
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): 7.5” H x 3.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed incised stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.75” H x 4.35” Diameter Dimensions ...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A small brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10” H x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade...
Stoneware
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): 9.75” H x 5.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inc...
Stoneware
Sylvia Leuchovius, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and black-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 6.5” Diameter Dimensions of...
Stoneware