Description
This 1960s ceramic vase by Lars Thorén for Rörstrand is a quiet, characterful piece from the golden era of Swedish mid-century design. Its organic rectangular bottle form with a narrow neck carries a hand-painted wildflower motif — blooms rendered in blue, yellow, green, and red against a clean soft white glaze. The design has the kind of unhurried quality that comes from being made by hand: each vase was individually decorated, giving every piece its own small variations.
Rörstrand has been producing ceramics in Sweden since the eighteenth century, and by the 1960s it had become one of the most respected names in Scandinavian studio ceramics. Lars Thorén’s wildflower series reflects the era’s affection for nature motifs and handcrafted decoration — unpretentious, warm, and entirely at home in a contemporary interior as much as a vintage one.
Key Features:
- Hand-painted wildflower motif in blue, yellow, green, and red
- Organic rectangular bottle form with narrow neck
- Soft white glaze ground
- Marked “Rörstrand, Sweden” on the base
- Designed by Lars Thorén | Rörstrand on Wikidata
Specifications:
- Designer: Lars Thorén
- Manufacturer: Rörstrand, Sweden
- Era: 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
- Material: Ceramic with hand-painted glaze
- Dimensions: Height 15 cm (5.9″), Width 11.5 cm (4.5″)
- Mark: “Rörstrand, Sweden” on the base
Condition:
- Good vintage condition with light signs of age
- Consistent with careful use and display over the decades
A timeless accent piece with genuine Swedish retro character — equally suited to a single stem, a shelf display, or a curated ceramics collection. Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking from Sweden.
