Rosenthal Porcelain
German
While the Rosenthal Porcelain Factory grew from humble decorating roots — as many pottery companies do — it eventually built a list of universally revered designer and artist partners that included Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí. And after securing an enviable position as a top manufacturer of serveware and dominating the porcelain and bone china markets, Rosenthal expanded into furniture production, working with influential designers Verner Panton, Luigi Colani and Günther Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf.
German-born Jewish businessman Philipp Rosenthal founded the company in 1879 in Bavaria. It began as his modest workshop where he painted porcelain and encountered success with porcelain ashtrays. Rosenthal hired the best designers and clay modelers he could find. Adolf Oppel designed figurative Art Nouveau pieces, while Eleonore (Lore) Friedrich-Gronau produced decorative objects, namely her graceful porcelain dancer figurines, for the company.
Dinnerware, though, would be a Rosenthal mainstay. Between 1904 and 1910, Rosenthal produced its renowned dinnerware lines such as Donatello, Darmstadt and Isolde. These were introduced as unornamented white pieces — only later were they given their underglaze designs.
Rosenthal founder Philipp, a Catholic of Jewish ancestry, resigned in 1934 as the company’s president due to pressures owing to discriminatory German laws that took shape during the rise of the Nazi regime. Rosenthal died in 1937, and the family fled to America. The company would not regain its footing until 1950 when Rosenthal’s son, Philip, joined the firm and, in 1958, became chairman and dubbed Germany’s “China King.” At its peak, the company had 10,000 employees.
In the 1950s, Rosenthal’s modernist dinnerware was a significant part of the brand’s offerings, and by 1961 they introduced the famed Rosenthal Studio Line. Although furniture designers and ceramicists would lead the list of individuals working with Rosenthal — among them Tapio Wirkkala, Max Weber and Lisa Larson — the company eventually reached out to fine artists, not only Dalí and Warhol but Sandro Chia and Kenny Scharf. Rosenthal also collaborated with fashion designers Gianni Versace and Donatella Versace.
In a daring move in 1972, the company diversified into furniture, collaborating with some of the giants of mid-century modern design. The revolutionary Sunball chair, an icon of Space Age seating crafted by Selldorf and Ris, was among Rosenthal’s stellar successes in this venture.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Rosenthal
Fine Midcentury Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Coffee Set Gilt White Porcelain 1960s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and exquisite Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-linie gilt white porcelain coffee set for 6 persons, Germany around 1960s to 1970s. This set belongs to the cabinet pieces so r...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
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Porcelain
Fine Tapio Wirkkala Gilt White Porcelain Rosenthal Coffee Espresso Tea Set 1960s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and exquisite Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-linie gilt white porcelain coffee tea or espresso set for 6 persons, Germany around 1960s to 1970s. This set belongs to the cab...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" glasses
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels glasses. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known for giving his f...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Glass
Raymond Loewy Rosenthal - servies 26 pieces Form 2000 Bunte Blätter
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Verviers, BE
Raymond Loewy Rosenthal - servies 26 pieces Form 2000 Bunte Blätter
In the early 1950’s Rosenthal, a German maker of fine china, was looking to update their image and break into th...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate, with original box
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Christmas Golden Angels plate. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop artist of our time, loved Christmas and was k...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Porcelain China Service for 12
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
German porcelain china dinnerware service for 12 by renowned American designer Raymond Loewy.
The set consists of 12 dinner plate, 12 Salad pla...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast Sets (price for 3 sets)
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Daisies 3 sets of coffee cup and saucer and plate. Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisies line---beautiful, precious collector po...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Latte Macchiato
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio-Line Vase White Porcelain Gold Pattern Design Hans Theo Baumann
By Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An elegant porcelain vase designed by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal. The vase has an oval shape, with a glossy glaze that creates a smooth and polished surface, while the matte gol...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate 12 Mesi 12 Soli Settembre September
By Piero Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in München, BY
Fornasetti porcelain plate for Rosenthal - 12 Mesi 12 Soli.
Plate No. 9, Settembre September.
No damage. Very good condition.
Dimensions:
Diameter 10,2"/26cm
Depth 1,2"/3cm
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy After Dinner Coffee Set for "Rosenthal 2000", 1954
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grey and white porcelain 20 piece after dinner coffee set Rosenthal 2000 Secunda, coffee server, sugar bowl and creamer and complete set of service with...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Jeff Koons Illy Collection Pop Art Espresso Set of 5 Porcelain by Rosenthal 2001
By Rosenthal, Jeff Koons
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Pop Art Illy Collection Espresso Service for five place setting designed by Jeff Koons made in Germany 2001 by Rosenthal.
5 signed, numbered cappuccino cups...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Paint, Porcelain
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Germany Modern Grasses Pattern Coffee Service 3 Pcs
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Modern porcelain coffee service set consisting of coffee pot, creamer and lidded sugar by Rosenthal in the GRASSES pattern with the iconic ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio Line by Uta Feyl, White Curved Geometric Porcelain Bisque Vase
By Uta Feyl, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Studio line white porcelain bisque vase by Uta Feyl, circa 1980s. Stunning curved geometric shape.
Measurements:
H 5"
W 4.5"
D 3.5"
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Die Zauberflötte the Magic Flute Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Espresso Set
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Reduced From $2,500...Rosenthal Studio Linie by Bjørn Wiinblad Die Zauberflöte Expresso Coffee Set. With the design for the Rosenthal Studio Linie The Magic Flute, the Danish artist...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' Coffee Pot, Designed 1954, White Ceramic
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham for Rosenthal, 1954
‘Form 2000’ Coffee Pot
A lovely example of this design classic
White ceramic with gold edging
Exce...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
1960s German Flower Porcelain 24-Karat Gold Plates Set of 11 by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Sofia, BG
LIQUIDATION
"He who believes he is something has ceased to become something.“ Philip Rosenthal.
One large serving plate
One medium serving plate
Six dessert plates
One main course plate
Two salad...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio Line by Christa Hausler-Goltz, White Porcelain Bisque Vase
By Rosenthal, Christa Hausler-Goltz
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Studio Line white porcelain bisque vase by Christa Hausler-Goltz. Beautiful rounded oblong form, with linear details.
Measurements:
H...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, near complete Mid-Century modern porcelain dinner service.
By Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal.
In the Romanze form and Medley pattern.
Consisting of:
10 Large Dinner Plates
...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Gilbert Portanier Rosenthal Liguria Candlestick
By Rosenthal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning post modern Rosenthal Studio-Linie porcelain candlestick designed and signed by acclaimed French artist Gilbert Portanier (b. 1926) decorated in abstract designs in the Liguria pattern and dating from around 1980. The conical shaped candlestick is of simple hollowed out form and of funnel shape with the raised narrow top forming the candle holder. The candlestick is decorated with abstract designs in lustre colors with gilding on a matt dark lilac blue ground and is signed within the design. With printed makers...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Rosenthal by Raymond Loewy Form 2000 Partial Dinner Set: 26 Pcs
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This partial dinner ware set was made by the well known Rosenthal factory of Germany in approximately 1970 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate, New in Box
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Christmas Golden Angels plate. New in box.
Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop artist of our time, ...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Björn Wiinblad for Rosendhal Studio Linie White Porcelain Bowl, 1970s
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Original Rosenthal Germany Studio Linie white porcelain bowl,
designed by Danish artist Björn Wiinblad, circa 1970.
Signature of manufacturer and designer under the base.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Mid-Century Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Rooster by J. Feldtmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century Rosenthal porcelain figurine.
In the form of a rooster.
Designed by J. Feldtmann in the 1950s for Rosenthal.
S...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Ivory Ceramic Vase with Brown Floral Details by Rosenthal, Italy
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1943.
This ceramic vase is marked by Rosenthal.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal Germany Mid-Century 1960s Serving Dish or Bowl
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century 1960s Rosenthal lidded serving dish or bowl. White porcelain with silver trim. 1960s Design.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Porcelain Flower Cylinder Vase by Wolf Bauer, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Barntrup, DE
A hand-painted Rosenthal porcelain vase designed by Wolf Bauer, the Studio-Linie line, Germany, 1970s-1980s.
The white porcelain vase is in a cylindrical form and is adorned with br...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
36 Pieces Porcelain Rosenthal Tea Coffee Set for 12
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal porcelain tea or coffee set for 12.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal Olive Green, Gold and Black Vide Poche, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare porcelain vide poche by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal. Geometric pattern on the base is punctuated with gold details, signed, see last photo. In very good vintage...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Square Boat Shape Artist Decorated & Signed Vase by Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful porcelain Mid-Century Modern artist signed & decorated vase by Rosenthal.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Modern German Blue & White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German porcelain coffee or tea cup set, with creamer and sugar, in white with touches of gold and blue. Set includes six cups, one creamer and one sugar bowl with lid, al...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Porcelain Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice miniature 3.75"D plate by Danish designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, circa 1970s. The piece is sign...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Dinner Coffee 80 Pieces Set Plates Noire Porcelain
By Rosenthal, Kurt Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tapio Wirkkala's white and black, including dinner, lunch, salad and bread plates, platters, soup bowls, coffee or tea pot, sugar and creamer, bowls, covered bowls and more. Service ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Rosenthal Cruet and Vase Set by Björn Wiinblad
By Rosenthal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Romance pattern set of cruet and vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Porcelain with 24-karat gold decorations. Very good condition.
Cruet measures: 16 x 10 cm, vase 18 x 8 cm.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Pair of Uta Feyl Porcelain Vases for Rosenthal
By Uta Feyl, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pure white matte porcelain, organically shaped vases by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal, signed, priced as a pair.
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Fluted Rosenthal Vase with Gold Band
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Rosenthal vase with gold band and vertical ribbing. Perfect for a center piece. The ribbed style with gold banding make this a perfect decorative piece without without flowers.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Nineteen Inch Tall Rosenthal Columnar Form Porcelain Vase Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
This Rosenthal porcelain vase is classically elegant with a faceted columnar form and a satiny white glaze. The slender form and substantial height will allow for tall and dramatic f...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Porcelain Vase by Michael Boehm & Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Rosemonde Nairac, Michael Boehm
Located in New York, NY
This porcelain vase was designed by Michael Boehm and Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal's Studio Linie in the 1970s. The vase's bold elliptical shape is int...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Speckled Bronze & White Porcelain Decorative Dish by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern decorative dish was realized by the esteemed maker Rosenthal in Germany, circa 1980. It features a square body with rounded sides offering a hig...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Rosenthal Black and White Monochrome Dish by Hans-Theo Baumann, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and scarce vintage midcentury German porcelain rounded bowl of shallow form decorated with a central black star and web des...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Vase and Ashtray
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully tailored and textured porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio Line with matching ashtray for AEG-Telefunken.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Espresso Cup and Saucer
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Vase, Germany Porcelain Mid Century
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century 1970s Rosenthal Germany Porcelain White Vase. Identical design on both sides.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.
Rosenthal porcelain are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Rosenthal porcelain, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original porcelain by Rosenthal were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider porcelain by Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Bjørn Wiinblad, and Raymond Loewy. Prices for Rosenthal porcelain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $28 and can go as high as $9,106, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $325.
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Questions About Rosenthal Porcelain
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Rosenthal crystal, look for one of the company's maker's marks. The German crystal manufacturer changed their hallmark many times over the years, so you can use an authoritative online reference to determine an approximate manufacturing date. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Rosenthal crystal.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Rosenthal porcelain is made in factories in Selb and Speichersdorf, Germany. Notably, the head of the Bauhaus school, Walter Gropius, designed the factory in Selb. Philipp Rosenthal founded Rosenthal in 1879. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of Rosenthal porcelain.
- Who owns Rosenthal china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.p.A. owns Rosenthal china as of January 2022. The Italian company purchased the porcelain manufacturer in 2009. Philipp Rosenthal founded Rosenthal in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria, Germany. You'll find a variety of Rosenthal china on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Rosenthal china is still being produced. Rosenthal was founded in 1979 in Germany with a passion for innovation and design with high-quality materials and hand-painted designs. Shop a collection of authentic Rosenthal goods on 1stDibs.