Rörstrand was established in the Rörstrand Castle in Stockholm in 1726 by Johann Wolff, a German porcelain maker, with the backing of local wealthy investors. It is the second-oldest ceramic factory in Europe, after Meissen. Rörstrand started by producing faience, a tin-glazed earthenware decorated with cobalt blue flower patterns inspired by Chinese and Dutch porcelain. In the 1740s, Rörstrand developed its own style and patterns, including the Rehnska pattern, which was the best-selling pattern for almost 30 years.

In the latter half of the 18th century, Rörstrand drew inspiration from Rokoko and nature, decorating its pottery with sculpted plants, fruits, and animals. The factory gradually shifted to using earthenware as a material and launched the first complete dinner service called "Sepia." The 19th century brought major technological advances, including the use of steam engines and copper plates to press decor, resulting in more popular and intricate dinner more...

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Rorstrand Denmark ceramic eagle figure standing eagle figure,…

Rorstrand Denmark ceramic eagle figure standing eagle figure, marked to base, height 19 cm.

Rorstrand Denmark standing woodpecker figure standing figure,…

Rorstrand Denmark standing woodpecker figure standing figure, marked to base, height 15 cm.

Pia Tornell (Swedish, b. 1963), 'Cirrus' Vase, designed c. 1996,…

Pia Tornell 'Cirrus' Vase

Pia Tornell (Swedish, b. 1963), 'Cirrus' Vase, designed c. 1996, white glazed interior and unglazed exterior, signed on base 'Rorstrand, Sweden, Pia Tornell -96', height 30 cm diameter 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A collection of glazed earthenware, including Gosta Millberg…

Glazed Earthenware Collection with Millberg and Boyd Pieces

A collection of glazed earthenware, including Gosta Millberg for Rostrand, and Kevin Boyd, 1970s and later, comprising a grey glazed biscuit jar, a hand painted wall plaque by Gosta Millberg, early 1970s, and a purple lidded jar by Kevin Boyd, incised to…

Hertha Bengtson for Rorstrand, Ceramic dinner set in Koka…

Hertha Bengtson Koka Dinner Set, 1950s Sweden

Hertha Bengtson for Rorstrand, Ceramic dinner set in Koka pattern, 1950s, comprising of 5 dinner plates, 13 dessert plates, 6 soup bowls, 10 saucers, 3 cups, 2 serving dishes; made in Sweden, factory stamp to the base

Good Rorstrand Sweden ceramic cheetah figure standing cheetah…

Rorstrand Sweden Ceramic Cheetah on Stone Base (1910s)

Good Rorstrand Sweden ceramic cheetah figure standing cheetah figure, on stone form base, marked to base, circa 1910s, height 19 cm, length 34 cm., .

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic Otter with Salmon figure circa 1903,…

Rorstrand Sweden Otter with Salmon Figure, 1903

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic Otter with Salmon figure circa 1903, marked to base, length 20 cm

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic elephant figure

Rorstrand Sweden Elephant Ceramic Figurine

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic elephant figure

Gunnar Nyland for Rorstrand, Swedish ceramic dish (makers mark…

Swedish Ceramic Dish by Gunnar Nyland for Rorstrand (65cm)

Gunnar Nyland for Rorstrand, Swedish ceramic dish (makers mark underneath), 65 cm

Gunnar Nyland for Rorstrand, Swedish ceramic vase (makers mark…

Swedish Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nyland for Rorstrand, 17cm

Gunnar Nyland for Rorstrand, Swedish ceramic vase (makers mark underneath), 17 cm

Carl-Harry Stalhane, (1920-1990), flared bowl for Rorstrand c.…

Stalhane Flared Bowl for Rorstrand, 1960s

Carl-Harry Stalhane, (1920-1990), flared bowl for Rorstrand c.1960s, rounded triangular form, streaky orange, brown and tan glaze, incised potters and company marks. Diameter approx.18 cm. Note: Carl-Harry Stalhane (1920-1990), is one of the most renowned…

Swedish charger for Rorstrand, ceramic with hand painted flower…

Hand-painted Flower Charger from Rorstrand, Sweden (1960s)

Swedish charger for Rorstrand, ceramic with hand painted flower motif, Sweden, c 1960s, 19 cm high, 40 cm wide

Carl-Harry Stalhane (Swedish, 1920 - 1990), tall vase, c. 1960,…

Stalhane & Kaasinen Ceramic Vase and Tray Set

Carl-Harry Stalhane (Swedish, 1920 - 1990), tall vase, c. 1960, for Rorstrand, dark brown glaze with vertical lines to extremities, together with a glazed ceramic tray by Taisto Kaasinen for Upsala-Ekeby, both signed to base (2), height 28 cm width 9 cm;…

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic 'Country Girl' figure girl in national…

Rorstrand Sweden Ceramic Country Girl Figure

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic 'Country Girl' figure girl in national dress, marked to base, height 11 cm

Rorstrand porcelain ermine figurine Circa 1900, 18 cm length,…

Rorstrand Ermine Porcelain Figurine, 1900, Minor Chip

Rorstrand porcelain ermine figurine Circa 1900, 18 cm length, minor chip to front paw

Hertha Bengtson for Rorstrand, 'Bla eld' (blue fire) Swedish…

"Blue Fire" Porcelain Tableware by Hertha Bengtson

Hertha Bengtson for Rorstrand, 'Bla eld' (blue fire) Swedish porcelain table ware, 1960s, comprising serving platters, bowls, saucers and condiments, (15 items), the largest 40 cm wide

Fourteen 'Fiesta' plates for Rorstrand, red and white ceramic,…

Rorstrand Fiesta Plates, 1950s

Fourteen 'Fiesta' plates for Rorstrand, red and white ceramic, Sweden, c 1950s, 24 cm deep

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic table vase embossed leaf decoration,…

Embossed Leaf Vase by Anna Boberg, Rorstrand Sweden

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic table vase embossed leaf decoration, attributed to Anna BOBERG, marked to base, circa 1897, height 21.5 cm.

Rorstrand porcelain beggar figurine circa 1910, marked SP Selma…

Rorstrand Beggar Figurine by Selma Petterson (1910)

Rorstrand porcelain beggar figurine circa 1910, marked SP Selma Petterson, 14 cm height

Art Nouveau Rorstrand porcelain vase by Nils Erik Lundstrom,…

Nils Lundstrom Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase

Art Nouveau Rorstrand porcelain vase by Nils Erik Lundstrom, circa 1900, minor chips to rim, 22 cm height.

Good Rorstrand Sweden signed baluster vase marked KL, Karl…

Rorstrand Baluster Vase by Karl Lindstrom, 1900

Good Rorstrand Sweden signed baluster vase marked KL, Karl Lindstrom, to base, circa 1900, height 41.5 cm

Rorstrand Sweden blue & white vase floral decorated, dual…

Blue and White Floral Vase with Dual Handles (9 words)

Rorstrand Sweden blue & white vase floral decorated, dual handles, marked Alf Wallander to base, circa 1910, height 23 cm

German Rorstrand fish porcelain dish circa 1900, 41 cm length.

Antique German Rorstrand Fish Porcelain Dish (1900)

German Rorstrand fish porcelain dish circa 1900, 41 cm length.

Good Rorstrand mantle vase blue and white decoration, lake…

Blue and White Rorstrand Mantle Vase, 1900 Sweden

Good Rorstrand mantle vase blue and white decoration, lake scenes in cartouche, marked to base, circa 1900, Sweden, height 38.5 cm.

Rorstrand dairy cow figure circa 1910, height 13.5 cm. Minor…

Rorstrand Dairy Cow Figure, 1910

Rorstrand dairy cow figure circa 1910, height 13.5 cm. Minor chip to one horn.

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic jug blossom decorated, circa 1900,…

Rorstrand Sweden Blossom Jug (1900)

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic jug blossom decorated, circa 1900, height 22 cm

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic teapot & jug blue glaze decoration,…

Blue Glazed Rorstrand Teapot & Jug, 1950s

Rorstrand Sweden ceramic teapot & jug blue glaze decoration, circa 1950s, marked to bases, height 18 cm approx, teapot.

Early Rorstrand Sweden ceramic fuschia vase designed by Alf…

Alf Wallender Fuschia Vase from Rorstrand Sweden

Early Rorstrand Sweden ceramic fuschia vase designed by Alf Wallender, marked to base, height 29 cm approx.

Early Rorstrand Sweden ceramic dachshund figure seated…

Rorstrand Ceramic Seated Dachshund Figure, 13cm

Early Rorstrand Sweden ceramic dachshund figure seated dachshund figure, marked to base, height 13 cm approx.

Jug vase early 20th century, c1935, Swedish stoneware Pottery,…

Swedish Stoneware Jug Vase by Gunner Nylund

Jug vase early 20th century, c1935, Swedish stoneware Pottery, gunner Nylund, spherical with stylised brown Foliage on olive green ground, gilt factory base mark, II flambe Rorstrand Alp model, Nylund-Kokoping Sweden, Dekor Magnuson 5592

Rorstrand Sweden 'Sarek' ceramic vase, figural decoration,…

Rorstrand Sweden Sarek Figural Ceramic Vase, 17cm Height

Rorstrand Sweden 'Sarek' ceramic vase, figural decoration, marked to base, height 17 cm

Vintage Rorstrand Sweden ceramic jug, embossed floral…

Rorstrand Sweden Ceramic Jug with Floral Embossing (10 words)

Vintage Rorstrand Sweden ceramic jug, embossed floral decoration, marked to base, circa 1900, height 16 cm

Antique Rorstrand Sweden serving plate, green floral decoration,…

Rorstrand Sweden Green Floral Serving Plate, 23cm Diameter

Antique Rorstrand Sweden serving plate, green floral decoration, marked to base, diameter 23 cm

Secessionist Rorstrand Sweden coffee pot circa 1900, marked to…

Rorstrand Sweden Secessionist Coffee Pot (1900)

Secessionist Rorstrand Sweden coffee pot circa 1900, marked to base, height 21 cm approx.

Antique Rorstrand Bud Vase applied embossed floral decoration,…

Rorstrand Embossed Floral Bud Vase - 12cm

Antique Rorstrand Bud Vase applied embossed floral decoration, marked to base, height 12 cm

A collection of Rostrand porcelain birds, height 12 cm

Rostrand Porcelain Bird Collection - 12 cm Height

A collection of Rostrand porcelain birds, height 12 cm

Good Swedish Rorstrand earthenware vase, blue and white floral…

Blue and White Rorstrand Earthenware Vase, 1890

Good Swedish Rorstrand earthenware vase, blue and white floral decoration, quad-handled, marked to base and Dessin Wellander, circa 1890, (height 39 cm).

Antique Rorstrand Sweden ceramic vase blossom and leaf…

Rorstrand Sweden Blossom Vase, Marked #2021, 15cm Height

Antique Rorstrand Sweden ceramic vase blossom and leaf decorated, marked to base and # 2021, height 15 cm

Karl Lindstrom rorstrand vase green ground depicted flower…

Green Flower Vase by Karl Lindstrom Rorstrand

Karl Lindstrom rorstrand vase green ground depicted flower design, mark to base approx height 10 cm, diameter 9 cm.

Rorstrand Sweden Art Nouveau ceramic vase marked for Gustaf…

Art Nouveau Rorstrand Ceramic Vase with Gustaf Erickson Mark

Rorstrand Sweden Art Nouveau ceramic vase marked for Gustaf Erickson, marked to base, (small chip to upper rim), height 13.5 cm

Rorstrand Sweden Art Nouveau ceramic vase thistle decoration,…

Art Nouveau Thistle Vase from Rorstrand Sweden

Rorstrand Sweden Art Nouveau ceramic vase thistle decoration, marked to base, height 16 cm.

Art Nouveau Rorstrand Astrid Ewerlof vase, Sweden circa 1900,…

Art Nouveau Rorstrand Ewerlof Vase, Sweden 1900

Art Nouveau Rorstrand Astrid Ewerlof vase, Sweden circa 1900, 13.5 cm high

Art Nouveau Rorstrand Karl Lindstrom vase, Sweden circa…

Art Nouveau Rorstrand Vase, Sweden 1897-1910

Art Nouveau Rorstrand Karl Lindstrom vase, Sweden circa 1897-1910, 13.5 cm high

A Swedish Art Deco vase, by Rorstrand, circa 1930s, with…

Swedish Art Deco Elephant Vase, Rorstrand 1930s

A Swedish Art Deco vase, by Rorstrand, circa 1930s, with stylized elephant motifs, factory mark to base, 13.5 cm high

Five pieces of Rorstrand pottery in Pomona & Picknick pattern,…

Rorstrand Pomona & Picknick Pottery Set, c. 1960s

Five pieces of Rorstrand pottery in Pomona & Picknick pattern, Ugns-Eldfast (Oven proof), Sweden, c 1960s, largest 14 cm high, 27w

Blue & white Julen Rorstrand porcelain year plates, 1970's &…

Blue & White Rorstrand Year Plates (11)

Blue & white Julen Rorstrand porcelain year plates, 1970's & 80's approx 21 cm diameter (11)

Rostrand pottery (Sweden), large porcelain bowl, with streaked…

Streaked Brown Porcelain Bowl from Rostrand Pottery, Sweden

Rostrand pottery (Sweden), large porcelain bowl, with streaked brown glaze and irregular sides marked width 18 cm

Early 19th century Rorstrand blue & white platter (Sweden) with…

Rorstrand Blue & White Platter with Middle Eastern Design

Early 19th century Rorstrand blue & white platter (Sweden) with Middle Eastern decoration, 46 cm x 36.5 cm approx

Six Julen Rorstrand 1971-74 limited edition year plates with…

Rorstrand Plates and Turi Tureens

Six Julen Rorstrand 1971-74 limited edition year plates with blue transfer. Together with modernist tureens and covers of Turi design. Made in Norway

Rorstrand Tango pattern coffee set, comprising six cups and…

Rorstrand Tango Coffee Set (6 Cups and Saucers)

Rorstrand Tango pattern coffee set, comprising six cups and saucers