Rörstrand Furniture
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.
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Creator: Rörstrand
Gunnar Nylund Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware Bowls by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century ceramic bowls / dishes from the "Rubus" serie by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good or...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gertrud Lönegren, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Large stoneware vase with amazing brown-black glaze.
Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Good condition. First sorting. Slightly oblique.
Signed 'CHS' and m...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large, Black Stoneware Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, black beautiful midcentury Swedish vase in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is marked as 2nd quality because of some marks near the base fro...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Brown Pitcher
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 30.5 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze why it is marked as 2nd quality.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stoneware Vases - Speckled Green Glaze - Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 24.5 cm high and it is in mint condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SYA 28 VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
A work by Carl-Harry Stalhåne, who led Rorstrand's golden age in the 1950s alongside Gunnar Nylund and worked as a designer and art director.
After his first exhibition in 1948, he s...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Brass
Grey Stoneware Vases Chamotte, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 18.5 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some minor marks.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with pare...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
1970s Stoneware Table Lamp by Inger Persson
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in New York, NY
Rustic stoneware table lamp by Swedish ceramic designer Inger Persson. Made by Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand in the 1970's with the designers signature underneath. Beautiful turq...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Rubus Vase by Gunnar Nylund 1960s Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Gunnar Nylund was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his work with Rörstrand, a prominent Swedish porcelain and ceramics manufacturer.
"Rubus" refers to a spec...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A beige, brown and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund "ASH" Blue
Ochre 3 Wave Small Bowl Signed Rorstrand Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "ASH" blue & ochre 3 wave small bowl signed Rorstrand Sweden 1950s.
Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of blue ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
A Classic Blue "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Shades in blue and brown glaze. Made for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Inscribed with artist signature and Rorstand studio mark. E...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Stoneware Lamps by Inger Persson
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of stoneware table lamps model 8441 by Inger Persson Ateljé for Rörstrand. Made in the 1960s they are part of a collection of decorative objects and lamps that Inger Perss...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Black Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Hand made at Rörstrand in the 1950s. Black "hares fur" glaze. Very good vintage condition with light wear and patina.
Designer: Car...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Hare
s Fur Glaze Bowl for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Kramfors, SE
Stoneware bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane with hare’s fur glaze. The bowl is glazed with muted but fiery shades of yellow, orange and brown. The result is a bowl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware vase with amazing relief decor and glaze.
Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s.
Good condition. Marked as factory second due to glaze blis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Brown Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown stoneware pitcher produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Vase / Bowl 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.
Exquisite glaze. Excellent condition.
Impressed 'Rörstrand...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, 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 (...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Lamps and Jar by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two stoneware lamps, of different size and stoneware dish, from the same design serie of Inger Perssons for Rörstrand. Sweden 1970s. Earthy, tranquil, wabi-sabi design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Medium Stoneware Bowl by Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" medium stoneware bowl by Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Measures: Height 3 1/4" (8cm)
Width 6 1/4" (16cm)
Depth 4 3/4" (12cm)
Incised "R (Three Crowns) Sweden ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Hertha Bengtsson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase, designed by Hertha Bengtson, and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Pendant Ceiling Lights, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three rare bone china pendant lights by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Designed with an asymmetric, graphic pattern which varies in density, creating a beautiful effect when lit.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Table Lamp, Blue-Glazed 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.
Sold without lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 9.125 x 2.9375 ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Large Organic Freeform Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well sized vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Features a freeform or organic shaped rim which provides for excellent movement. Beautiful soft neutral color palette would wo...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold.
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful ceramic art deco vase. Amazing glaze with details in hand-painted gold.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition. No chips, cracks or craz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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) : 10.0625 x 5.3125 x...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition. Factory second due to some firing cracks to the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, unique stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in an organic form with a wide brim. Striking glaze with some structure, alternating from warm yellow to green.
Carl-Harry Stå...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Sylvia Leuchovius at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s.
Great original condition. No chips, cracks and crazing.
Signed 'SL' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Stoneware Bowl by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1969
By rorstrand studio, Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Sylvia Leuchovius at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1969.
Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing.
Signed ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1973
By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Sylvia Leuchovius at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1973.
Great original condition. No chips or cracks.
Signed 'SL', 'AT...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1975
By Sylvia Leuchovius, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Sylvia Leuchovius at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1975.
Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing.
Signed 'SL', 'AT...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Good condition. Marked as factory second due to a minor chip from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown and Yellow-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and yellow-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
A Classic Elegant "Aro" Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic "Aro" Ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. A timeless and sophisticated "Aro" bowl crafted by Gunnar Nylund showcases exquisite shades in blue and brow...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Fish Vase by Matheus Pettersson
Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Nils Emil Lundström
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mold by Matheus Pettersson; Artist is Nils Emil Lundström.
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handl...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Set of two Ceramic Bowls "Rubus" Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
Set of Two Ceramic Pieces, Rubus, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden.
The bowls has a silky, textured surface with brown, green and yellow colors and faint glaze with a matt finish. G...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunnar Ny...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark, Rörstrands three c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue and White Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson, Herta Bengtson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hand-painted decor.
Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Bengtson' and 'R' för Rörstrand.
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns.
Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22.
Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a strict form. Dense black hare’s fur glaze.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic artists during the 1950s,...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming bowl designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Bowl features a grayish blue body with an off white rim, some hues to ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a tapering form with a wide mouth, perfect for flowers. Embossed, graphic pattern with celodon green glaze and “Mimosa” flecks.
Gunnar ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Large Platter, Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand 103/500
By Rörstrand, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large Platter, design Birger Kaipiainen, manufactured by Rörstrand limited edition 103/500, Mid 20th Century, porcelain, good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SDS VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
A work by Carl-Harry Stalhåne, who led Rorstrand's golden age in the 1950s alongside Gunnar Nylund and worked as a designer and art director.
After his first exhibition in 1948, he s...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware bowl with amazing celadon crackle glaze.
Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s.
Good condition. Factory second due to dark spots in the bot...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Stoneware Bowls by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of stoneware bowls by Gunnar Nylund, of the appealing “ARO” model. Streamlined, oval form with plunging sides. One with rich brown glaze and the other with eggshell and blue glaze.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Inger Persson Bold Graphic Studio Bowl for Rorstrand, Sweden
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Inger Persson designed this bold graphic ceramic studio bowl in the 1960’s for Rorsrand, Sweden. This piece has a slightly squared shape, with a dark brown to black hand painted band...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Clay
Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing brown glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark, Rör...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware vase with amazing relief decor and glaze.
Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition.
Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and makers mark '...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Miniature, Bowl, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
At the age of 19 Stålhane joined Rörstrand as a decorator and was together with his teacher Gunnar Nylund responsible for Rörstrand's golden age. The work at s...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Stoneware
$114 Sale Price
20% Off
Rörstrand furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Rörstrand furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Rörstrand were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Stig Lindberg, and Gunnar Nylund. Prices for Rörstrand furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $56 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,227.
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Questions About Rörstrand Furniture
- Is Rorstrand made in Sweden?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 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.