Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bamboo Vase, by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden
About the Item
- Creator:Rörstrand (Manufacturer),Olle Alberius (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Diameter: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. A small chip at the foot ring. This is not visible except for when looking from underneath.
- Seller Location:Grythyttan, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8757236911872
Rörstrand
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Grythyttan, Sweden
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- Scandinavian Modern Chamotte Stoneware Vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, 1960By Rörstrand, Inger PerssonLocated in Grythyttan, SEElevate your decor with this exquisite Scandinavian modern chamotte stoneware vase crafted by the renowned ceramic artist Inger Persson for Rörstrand in the 1960s. Featuring Inger P...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Vases
MaterialsStoneware
- Large Polychrome Stoneware Vase by Gösta Millberg, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960sBy RörstrandLocated in Grythyttan, SEThis is a absolutely fabulous stoneware vase with polychrome decoration designed by Gösta Millberg for Rörstrand in Sweden. It's part of a limited series from a studio production. Th...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
MaterialsStoneware
- Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito and Butterflies. Sweden, 1950sBy Alingsås KeramikLocated in Grythyttan, SEMid-Century Modern Hand-Sculpted Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito Technique and Butterflies, Sweden 1950s Crafted in the 1950s, this hand-sculpted and hand-decorated stoneware vase ha...Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsStoneware
- Mid-Century Modern Grey & Yellow Stoneware Vase with Handle by Strehla, GermanyBy StrehlaLocated in Grythyttan, SEThis vintage stoneware vase from Strehla Keramik, made in the GDR (East Germany) during the 1970s, features a handle and is finished with a speckled white, grey, and yellow glaze.Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsStoneware
- Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vases, Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand 1976, Set of 2By Sylvia Leuchovius, RörstrandLocated in Grythyttan, SEThis stunning set of 2 vases made of chamotte clay designed by Sylvia Leuchovius, is produced at Rörstrand atelier, signed and dated 1976. From the rare production at Rörstands named...Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
MaterialsCeramic, Stoneware
- Mid-century Modern Mustard Yellow Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1970'sBy Scheurich KeramikLocated in Grythyttan, SEMustard yellow vase with beautiful brown and white leaf details. This is a nice example of a piece of collectible West German art pottery by S...Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsCeramic
- Pair Of 'Kurbits' Stoneware Vases By Olle Alberius For Rörstrand, SwedenBy Olle AlberiusLocated in Rothley, LeicestershireDistinctive 'Kurbit' series pair of vases by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden Hand painted bold abstract decoration on pale grey glaze Stamped 'R' Sweden, Kurbits OA 5 on bases He...Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsStoneware
- Vase by Olle Alberius from the 'Sarek' Series for Rörstrand, Sweden.By Olle Alberius, RörstrandLocated in Skarpnäck, SEA fantastic large vintage ceramic vase from the very well-known designer Olle Alberius, known as "Sarek" from Rörstrand, Sweden. Alberius ceramic always has a special feeling, the sh...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsCeramic
- Swedish Mid-Century Modern "Sarek" Ceramic Vase by Olle Alberius for RörstrandBy Rörstrand, Olle AlberiusLocated in New York, NYThis refined Mid-Century Modern "Sarek" vase was desinged by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand in Sweden circa 1960. Handcrafted and glazed in a sophisticated dove gray hue with concentric...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
MaterialsCeramic
- Olle Alberius, Vases, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950sBy Olle AlberiusLocated in High Point, NCA pair of brown-glazed and painted stoneware vases designed by Olle Alberius and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s. “Rörstrand Sweden” stamp. “OA ATELJE SWEDEN” on bottomCategory
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsStoneware
- Olle Alberius Ceramic "Sarek" Vase for Rörstrand SwedenBy Olle Alberius, rorstrand studioLocated in Brooklyn, NYOlle Alberius ceramic "Sarek" vase for Rörstrand (1960s, Sweden). Featuring a concentric circle /geometric motif in gray and white matte glaze. Incised signature present to the unde...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
MaterialsCeramic
- Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Bamboo by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, 1960sBy Olle AlberiusLocated in Esbjerg, DKMid century cylindrical ceramic vase called bamboo. It was designed by the Swedish Ceramist Olle Alberius (OA) and manufactured at Rörstrand Studio in Sweden during the mid-late 1960...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsCeramic