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Is Rorstrand made in Sweden?

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Is Rorstrand made in Sweden?
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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Folk Art Dish with Red Floral Motif by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1930
By Rörstrand, Ilse Claesson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a large and very charming dish designed by Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand. This stunning 30 cm diameter dish, features a romantic hand-painted motif typical of the 1920s-1930s countryside, showcasing a cute red color. The centerpiece of the dish depicts a bird surrounded by flowers, all framed by an outer border with painted squares that resemble a bamboo grid. About Ilse Claesson Ilse Claesson (1907–1999) was one of Sweden's most prominent ceramic artists of the 20th century. After studying at the School of Design and Crafts in Gothenburg, she began working at the Rörstrand factory during the 1920s and 1930s. Ilse became well-known for her Art Deco-inspired designs, and her work is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design. She was also known as Ilse Roempke...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Folk Art Ceramics

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Earthenware

Gunnar Nylund Swedish 'ARO' Bowl in Blue Glazed Stoneware, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish mid-century stoneware ‘ARO’ bowl, designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s. Made from blue-glazed stoneware. Inscribed with producer’s mark to the un...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Group of 6 Black Vases Ceramic, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Scandinavian
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases with stunning black and brown harfur glazes designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 10.5 - 35 cm high and in excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

A Sizeable Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, Standing Lady, Rörstrand 1950s
By Rörstrand, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful wall relief featuring a beautifully hand-painted woman, designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. Kaipiainen spent onl...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Faience

Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful vase made in Sweden 1950s at Rörstrand and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase has beautiful Rounded bottom with a small top, the lines and a glaze are something spe...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Gray Vase "Collier", Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s - Mid century Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Collier" designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14 cm (5,6") high and about 13 cm (5,2") in diameter. It´s in mint condition. Gunnar Nylund was...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Porcelain

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