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Rosenthal Germany Flatware

Vintage German Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Twelve Persons Circa 1970
Vintage German Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Twelve Persons Circa 1970

Vintage German Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Twelve Persons Circa 1970

By Rosenthal

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage German sterling silver Lotus pattern canteen of cutlery for twelve persons made by Rosenthal; an addition to our antique flatware sets.

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Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Lino Sabattini Sculptura Flatware Set For Rosenthal, 60 Pieces, 1970's
Rare Lino Sabattini Sculptura Flatware Set For Rosenthal, 60 Pieces, 1970's

Rare Lino Sabattini Sculptura Flatware Set For Rosenthal, 60 Pieces, 1970's

By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal

Located in North Miami, FL

This sculptural and extremely RARE set of 60 pieces of stainless steel signed Sabattini for Rosenthal flatware is so amazing. It is signed Rosenthal and designed by Lino Sabattini. I...

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Vintage 1970s German Organic Modern Platters and Serveware

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Romance, Bijorn Windblad Rosenthal Silverplate Flatware for 12 with Case 79 Pcs
Romance, Bijorn Windblad Rosenthal Silverplate Flatware for 12 with Case 79 Pcs

Romance, Bijorn Windblad Rosenthal Silverplate Flatware for 12 with Case 79 Pcs

By Rosenthal, Bijorn Winblad

Located in St. Louis, MO

Romance by Bijorn Windblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie Mid-Century Modern silver plate flatware for 12 with service pieces in original modernist Rosenthal Studio-Line case. The case h...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

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Tapio Wirkkala Modernist Flatware Cutlery by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
Tapio Wirkkala Modernist Flatware Cutlery by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s

Tapio Wirkkala Modernist Flatware Cutlery by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful modernist flatware, designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1963, executed by Rosenthal Germany.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

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Modernist Sterling and Gold Flatware by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal
Modernist Sterling and Gold Flatware by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal

Modernist Sterling and Gold Flatware by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and out of production (and rare) modernist sterling flatware designed by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal in Germany, 1968.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

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Modernist Sterling Flatware by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal
Modernist Sterling Flatware by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal

Modernist Sterling Flatware by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal

By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rena Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

Rare and out of production modernist sterling flatware designed by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal..Service for 12 includes Dinner Knives,Dinner Forks,Salad Forks,cocktail forks,soup sp...

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German Serving Pieces

Materials

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Mid-Century Service for 12 Sterling Flatware by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Mid-Century Service for 12 Sterling Flatware by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal

Mid-Century Service for 12 Sterling Flatware by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal

By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

This stunning set of 12 is extremely rare and long out of production. It was designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal and has a nice heavy weight to these pieces. It has 12 dinner kn...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Modernist Stainless Flatware by Rosenthal
Modernist Stainless Flatware by Rosenthal

Modernist Stainless Flatware by Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

Ultra modern and sleek set includes a complete service for eight with: Dinner Knifes,Dinner forks, Salad Forks,Soup spoons,teaspoons, and three serving pieces.

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20th Century German Tableware

Materials

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Rosenthal Design PLUS Flatware, 68 pcs., For 12 Persons, by Wolf Karnagel, 1970s
Rosenthal Design PLUS Flatware, 68 pcs., For 12 Persons, by Wolf Karnagel, 1970s

Rosenthal Design PLUS Flatware, 68 pcs., For 12 Persons, by Wolf Karnagel, 1970s

By Rosenthal

Located in Vienna, AT

A comprehensive set of midcentury flatware / cutlery from the 1970s. Out of the „Design Plus“ line, designed by Wolf Karnagel and executed by Rosenthal Germany.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rosenthal Flatware
Rosenthal Flatware

Rosenthal Flatware

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H 8.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in

Rosenthal Flatware

By Rosenthal

Located in Hudson, NY

stamped: Rosenthal 90 Germany this quality mark, indicates that 90 grams of silver, were used to plate the flatware.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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44 Piece Studio Line Gold Flatware Service for Eight in Gold Taille by Rosenthal
44 Piece Studio Line Gold Flatware Service for Eight in Gold Taille by Rosenthal

44 Piece Studio Line Gold Flatware Service for Eight in Gold Taille by Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Pasadena, CA

A striking modernist gold plated flatware service in the gold taille pattern designed by Tapio Wirkkala, with matte brushed gold handles and back with highly polished gold bowls and ...

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Vintage 1980s German Tableware

Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Romanze / Romance Sterling Silver Flatware for 12 Prsn
Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Romanze / Romance Sterling Silver Flatware for 12 Prsn

Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Romanze / Romance Sterling Silver Flatware for 12 Prsn

By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Romanze / Romance sterling silver flatware for 12 persons 69 pieces. Set: 12 dinner knives 23 cm / 9 1/20" 12 dinner forks 19.5 cm / 7 2/3" 12 dinn...

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Vintage 1970s German Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Rosenthal Germany Flatware For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of rosenthal Germany flatware on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and stainless steel, every piece of rosenthal Germany flatware was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of rosenthal Germany flatware — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of rosenthal Germany flatware is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad and Bijorn Winblad each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of rosenthal Germany flatware that is worth considering.

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A piece of rosenthal Germany flatware can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,000, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $10,800.

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Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

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