Rorstrand | C20Ceramics

Sep 11

Rorstrand “Karin”

This charming floral design in denim blue is from Rorstrand Sweden, and called “Karin”. It’s not a design Ive come across before, and I haven’t been able to find out any details about the design or its designer – but it appears to be from the 1960s.

From images I’ve found online, this repeat pattern seems to have only been made as a cup design – which was quite common practice for Rorstrand during this era.

There is a decorative plate with the same name by Jacqueline Lynd who was an important design at Rorstrand in the 1974 -1990 – but it is as yet unclear if there is any link…the denim blue colour and style has some similarities though.

Rorstrand Karin

May 13

Rorstrand “Mon Amie” Marianne Westman

Marianne Westman's first design for Rostrand was Mon Amie, released in 1952 - based on her earlier drawings of white Labrador tea flowers.

Rorstrand “California” – Carl Harry Stalhane

I recently discovered the designer of the Rorstrand Sweden piece below which I have had for some time.

The striking modernist form and colouring, along with subtle incised decoration intrigued me.

Its designer was non other than Carl Harry Stalhane, and it was part of a very modern 1950s stoneware dinner set series he designed at Rorstrand Sweden, named “California” or “Californien”.

The incised decoration in the grey has variations – leaf like lines, radiating lines, and diagonal lines are the variations I have found online.