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Rörstrand Vases

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
‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund. Chamottered stoneware from Rorstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 16 H cm.
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1950s Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp Capri by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, 1930s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic table lamp model 'Capri' by Gertrud Lonegren, Rörstrand, 1930s. Measurement (with lampshade) Diameter: 35 cm Height: 56 cm Lönegren studied in Vienna and Stockholm during t...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Rare model and the largest that was designed by Nylund and serially produced by Rörstrand during the 1950s. Rare polychrome glaze shifting...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
An unglazed brown stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Kerstin Hörnlund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase, designed by Kersin Hörnlund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

1950s Swedish Single Handled Jug by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Factory
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in London, England
A beautiful mottled-yellow 1950s Swedish handle-jug designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Rörstrand Factory. The pottery, stoneware jug, features a wonderful smooth and tactile gl...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Pottery, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Hand Painted Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern unique vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. A hand decorated glazed vase with Elephants in light brown, yellow and grey on a white ground. Executed by Rörstrand, Sweden. ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Green Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown and Yellow-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and yellow-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Model "NSZ", Red-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed stoneware vase, "NSZ" Model, designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Beige-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Marked and signed to underside.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Gunnar Nylund Vase by Rörstrand, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gunnar Nylund, produced by Rörstrand. Stamped. Very good condition.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
A vase or vessel produced by Rörstrands, Sweden, 1950s. Designed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997). Signed. Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrands, where he worked ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Mid-Century Vase in Ceramic by Marianne Westman, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic vase designed by Marianne Westman and made by Rörstrand, Made in Sweden. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Rorstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane vase, Sweden 1960
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960. Tall slender ceramic vase with Hare glaze with rust red pattern in different nuances .
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Pair of Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases with identical relief pattern and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great condition. Incised signature "G...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
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 '...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Glazed Ceramic Grey Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Mid Century Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase, Rörstrand, circa 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund's Glazed Stoneware Vase made for Rörstrand, circa 1950s. Incised signature and studio mark to underside: [R Rubus GN Sweden 9]. Image 7: Gun...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Vicke Lindstrand, Ekeby Urn and and Ceramic Box with Lid, Sweden, 1960
By Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Ekeby ceramics, Sweden, 1960s set consisting of an urn and a jar in a blue/turquoise dual glaze layer that shows the underlying ceramic that shines through on the edges designed by V...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Art Deco Vases by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful Art Deco stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand'.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Two Scandinavian Modern Hand Decorated Ceramic Vases Edward Hald, circa 1920’s
By Rörstrand, Edward Hald
Located in New York, NY
Two avant garde hand decorated ceramic vases by Edward Hald circa 1920’s. Hold used blue and black glazes on white bodies to create abstract and geometric patterns, Produced by Rorst...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Cylindrical Ceramic Vase in Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOQ 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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Vessel designed by Signe Persson-Melin for Rörstand, Sweden, 1970s
By Signe Persson-Melin, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vessel designed by Signe Persson-Melin for Rörstand, Sweden, 1970s. Stoneware. Signed. H: 18 cm W: 18.5 cm D: 16 cm
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Carl Harry Stahlane SOA H55 Stoneware Vase, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic raindrop shaped stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stahlane. Wonderful organic shape with bulbous form and petite opening.
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stålhane Large Stoneware Vase for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Wonderful glaze and decoration with a sort of feather like pattern with areas of brutalist like work. Unique color which is sort o...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Larg Green Art Deco Chamotte Vase Hedgehog by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Göteborg, SE
This Art Deco chamotte vase, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in the 1930s, is a masterpiece of Scandinavian ceramic artistry. Nicknamed the "Hedgehog" vase due to its distinc...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Stoneware collection of 3 Chamotte vases by Gunanr nylund by Rörstrand Sweden, heavy colorful shiny glazes signed by the artist on the bottom.  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Ceramic Vase Eterna by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
This is a vintage stoneware vase designed by the prestigious and well known artist /designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. This cylindrical ceramic vase from the series ETERNA was mad...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1967 s Model 5 Vase from Eterna Collection
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1967 for the Eterna Collection this cylindric, ocre and yellow glazed vase is a beautiful piece of Swedish ceramic design. Signed with Rörstrand "R", GN ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1965 s Model 7 Flower Vase from Rubus Collection
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1965 for the Rubus Collection this cylindric, ocre and green glazed vase is a beautiful piece of Swedish ceramic design. Signed with Rörstrand "R", GN in...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Cylindrical Ceramic Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Vase in brown glazed ceramic by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1960.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb single-flower vase pitcher in chocolate brown glazed ceramic with a white rim, AUP model, monogrammed and marked under the base. An extremely refined object of great finesse a...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1964 s Mustard Flower Vase from Petitess Collection
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Mexico City, MX
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1964 for the Petitess Collection this cylindric, mustard brown glazed vase with geometric relief is a beautiful piece of Swedish ceramic design. Signed w...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Swedish Modern Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, circa 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
A stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, most likely produced in 1960s. From the rare production series at Rörstands named "Atelje-gods", informally referred...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Miniature ceramic vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A miniature light blue speckled ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Carl-Harry Stålhane joined Rörstrand in 1939, beginning as a d...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Blue Vase by Carl Harry Stalhane
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stalhane, glazed in tones of cinnamon, purple, and blue. Signed for Rörstrand with the studio mark and the initials of the designer..
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Stoneware

Blue Vase by Carl Harry Stalhane
Blue Vase by Carl Harry Stalhane
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Glazed Ceramic Dark Blue Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Grey Vase, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

A Carl-Harry Stålhane "STB" bottle shaped vase by Rörstrand, ca. 1957
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Aachen, DE
A bottle shaped vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden in 1957. This is the Design STB from Stålhane's Alphabet-Vases, a simple but elegant bottle shape, in this ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Chamotte Hedgehog Series, Sculpted Topaz Vase
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Frome, GB
This viviacious work of Swedish Modernist design is the 'Igelkott' ('Hedgehog') vase that comes from the larger 'Chamott' (Chamotte) series designed between 1936 to 1948. The series was designed by the celebrated Swedish ceramicist and designer Gunnar Nylund (b.1904 - d.1997) for Rörstrand. The vases were made in 5 colours (Emerald, Topaz, (Mustard), Turquoise, White, and Yellow) with 3 different forms to the vases. This Topaz piece comes from the 'Al' form and is the medium size of the 3 available sizes at 16 cm in height (small 12cm, medium 16cm, large 21cm). Nylund became well known for his Chamotte sculptures, designing the series during his time as artistic director at Rörstrand. Handworked, the rugged yet polished décor...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase in Gray Glaze, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Green and Black Rörstrand Vase, Sweden, 1960
By Rörstrand
Located in Bronx, NY
Handmade black and light green ceramic vase by Rörstrand Sweden, signed by the artist on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Cylindrical Ceramic Vase in Blue, Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Marianne Westman for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rörstrand Vases

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Ceramic

Rörstrand vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Rörstrand vases 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 vases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases 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 vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, and Stig Lindberg. Prices for Rörstrand vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $174 and can go as high as $11,644, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,366.
Questions About Rörstrand Vases
  • 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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