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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Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Table lamp by Sylvia Leuchovius, Sweden, 1960s
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely stoneware table lamp by Sylvia Leuchovius, glazed white with decor of a stylized butterfly in relief.
Stoneware
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
Swedish Grace Porcelain Table Lamp Pink / Purple Glazing, Louise Adelborg, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and unique table lamp made by Swedish artist Louise Adelborg in the 1920s at the "Rörstrand" workshop. The lamp base is made from glazed porcelain decorated with an amazing...
Porcelain, Silk
Midcentury Modern Large Unique Table Lamp Carl Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
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
$1,789Sale Price|39% Off
Carl Harry Stalhane Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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
Table Lamp "Sparaxis" in Flintware, Rörstrand, circa 1950s-1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
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
A Rörstrand Table Lamp Attributed to Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
A Rörstrand ceramic table lamp with round body featuring a blue glaze with a distinctive ribbed or twisted textured surface. Includes new wiring, shade not included. Circa 1950
Pottery
$1,789Sale Price|20% Off
Olle Alberius Mint Green Porcelain Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
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...
Porcelain, Ceramic
$741Sale Price|30% Off
Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Table Lamp, Brass & Stoneware, 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
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
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
Inger Persson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Inger Persson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.25” H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensions of S...
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, 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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.125” Height x 4.1875” Diameter Dimensions of...
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
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Large Table Lamp by Sylvia Leuchovius
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian large table lamp by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand. New electrical system brought up to EU standard. E27 bulb. Shade included.
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Table Lamp in Brown and Pale Olive Glaze Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund table lamp in brown and pale olive glaze Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s Brown and pale olive glaze with cream highlights. Light wear consistent with age and use, new pl...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Ceiling Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1954
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1954. Stoneware. Measurements: H: 52 cm/ 1'9" D: 20 cm/ 8". Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) was born in the to...
Stoneware
Table Lamp by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rörstrand Studio
By Rörstrand
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Monumental Rorstrand stoneware table lamp by Swedish master ceramist Carl Harry Stalhane. The white stoneware body exhibits an off-white matte glaze modeled with a repeating underglaze design being a vertical series of slightly impressed elongated ovals each connected by a single line repeated to encompass the entire body. The body set on a custom, solid brass ring to enhance stability. Sold with an installed solid brass, custom, our lamp fitting consisting of, rod hole cover base cap, riser, double socket cluster each with a barrel chain...
Stoneware