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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$720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 9 Vintage Dinner Plates Rosenthal Classic Ros
By Rosenthal
Located in Mérida, YU
Vintage Set of 9 plates, never used with Rosenthal tag. Perfect condition. Very nice work amazing details in the texture. Rosenthal is a warranty of ...
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Dorothy Hafner Rosenthal Century New Wave Vase Bowl Set, 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner
Located in Berlin, DE
This two-piece Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain set combines Tapio Wirkkala’s dynamic forms with Dorothy Hafner’s Century: New Wave decoration. Sweeping lines, rhythmic marks and past...
Porcelain
Postmodern Memphis Style Vase by Thomas, Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Thomas, Rosenthal
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
A very rare and extraordinary Postmodern base by Thomas Porzellan, Atelier Collection, a Division of Rosenthal. Made in Germany in the 1980s this obj...
Porcelain
Postmodern Irregular Shaped Grey Earthenware Vase by Rosenthal, Italy
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s 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 excellent origin...
Earthenware
East West Cutting Boards or Panels by Rosenthal Studio Linie Nymolle, 1990s
By Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Rosenthal Studio-Line, thick porcelain cutting boards, breakfast boards, with black and white motifs by Danish designer Björn Winblad from the magical Four Heavens series, with an or...
Porcelain
19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Cabinet Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant porcelain portrait vase by Rosenthal. The portrait of The Countess of Devonshire, on an aubergine background with all over hand applied gilt decoration. The top with a r...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelain Trinket Dish by Dorothy Hafner, Germany
By Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner
Located in London, GB
A Rosenthal Studio-Line 'Flash' porcelain trinket dish by Dorothy Hafner. Germany, circa 1980. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
Porcelain
Thomas porcelain vase by Rosenthal and set of 2 candle holders, 1980’s memphis s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Thomas porcelain vase by Rosenthal and set of 2 candle holders, 1980’s memphis style
Porcelain
$90Sale Price|20% Off
Openwork Plate, Rosenthal Moliere, Germany, 1938-1952
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
A plate with openwork sides from the Moliere series by the renowned German Rosenthal porcelain factory. Ecru porcelain decorated with gilding on the edges and a floral bouquet mot...
Porcelain
$519Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage "Pastorale" Ceramic Vase by Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal Studio Line, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Ambrogio Pozzi, HAP Grieshaber 1
Located in Roma, IT
This Pastorale ceramic vase is a wonderful porcelain decorative object designed by the Italian ceramic master and designer Ambrogio Pozzi (Varese, 1931). The xylographic decor was realized by the German artist HAP Grieshaber...
Ceramic
Vase Model 2646 by Beate Kuhn for Rosenthal, 1950s
By Rosenthal, Beate Kuhn
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Beathe Kuhn (1927-2015) was a German ceramist and ceramic sculptor. She designed asymmetrical porcelain vases for the Rosenthal AG porcelain manufactory between 1953 and 1957. Her wo...
Porcelain
$137Sale Price|20% Off
Porcelain amphora, Rosenthal, Germany, 1949
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain amphora made of ecru porcelain, decorated with gilding and a bouquet of flowers motif. Amphora produced by the excellent German Rosenthal label, signed with a mark from 194...
Porcelain
White ceramic vase, Rosenthal White ceramic vase, Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Milano, Lombardia
White ceramic vase produced by Rosenthal in the seventies. The design, characterized by organic shapes and a white sandy surface, expresses the formal research conducted by Rosenthal...
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala Porcelaine Noire Vase and Ashtray, Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berlin, DE
Pairing of Tapio Wirkkala’s Model 7156 vase and coordinating ashtray in black Porcelaine Noire for Rosenthal Studio-Line. Rounded glossy bodies contrast with finely ringed matte surf...
Porcelain, Bisque
Martin Freyer Plissée and Cascade Bisque Porcelain Vases, Rosenthal, 1972
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of white bisque porcelain vases designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line. The tall “Plissée” vase has a finely pleated surface, while the lower “Cascade” vase feature...
Porcelain, Bisque
Rosenthal Footed Porcelain Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco footed porcelain centerpiece by Rosenthal. White porcelain with gold accents. Stamped: Rosenthal Bavaria.
Ceramic
$1,079Sale Price|35% Off
Dror Benshertrit for Rosenthal Germany, Vases of Phases Silver Porcelain Vase.
By Dror Benshetrit, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Silver edition of the Vases of Phases, 10.5". Vases of Phases symbolizes the experience of changes in life for the artist Dror Benshertrit. Accordingly, his development of th...
Porcelain
$137Sale Price|20% Off
Porcelain amphora, Rosenthal, Germany, 1949
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain amphora made of ecru porcelain, decorated with gilding and a bouquet of flowers motif. Amphora produced by the excellent German Rosenthal label, signed with a mark from 194...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 10,5 cm H, 6,5cm W, 6cm D Condition: Mint Material: Porcelain
Porcelain
Set of Five Black Rosenthal Vases, Studio-Line, Circa 1980
By Rosenthal, Paul Dresler, Elsa Fischer-Treyden
Located in London, GB
Set of five black Rosenthal porcelain vases marked Studio-line designed. Four are by Helmut Dresler (1927-2016), hand painted three in sliver geometric chequer design and one a V motif. One is by Elisa Fisher-Treyden (1901-1995). They all have a black gloss and mat surface and have an oval opening and a rectangular form. Helmut Dresler's works are in the State Museum for Porcelain in Selb-Plößberg...
Porcelain
$937Sale Price|25% Off
Ambrogio Pozzi for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Austria, White Porcelain Vase
By Rosenthal, Ambrogio Pozzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ambrogio Pozzi for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Austria, white porcelain vase.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Porcelain Decorative Vase w/ a Portrait of Georgiana Cavendish by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain decorative vase with a portrait of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Rosenthal, Germany, 1898 - 1906 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, gilding, un...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Cellist", Rosenthal by Ferdinand Liebermann, 1914 - 1922
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Cellist", Rosenthal, sculptor: Ferdinand Liebermann, Germany, 1914 - 1922 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, gilding, underglaze hand painting Vinta...
Porcelain
Pair of ducks on enameled porcelain base from Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of ducks on enameled porcelain base from Rosenthal. Pair of enamelled porcelain ducks from Rosenthal, model by Willy Zügel, Germany, 20th century. Signed and marked on the base....
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Swear in Love", Rosenthal, Sculptor Germany by Leo Rauth, 1918
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Swear in love", Rosenthal, sculptor: Leo Rauth, Germany, 1918 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 1900s Ar...
Porcelain
$90Sale Price|20% Off
Openwork plate, Rosenthal Moliere, Germany, 1938-1952
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
A plate with openwork sides from the Moliere series by the renowned German Rosenthal porcelain factory. Ecru porcelain decorated with gilding on the edges and a floral bouquet mot...
Porcelain
Nanny Still McKinney for Rosenthal Studio-Line -NOS- Glass Candle Holder in Box
By Nanny Still McKinney, Rosenthal
Located in St. Louis, MO
Famed designer Nanny Still McKinney (1926–2009) for Rosenthal Studio-Line single glass crystal "Arabesque" candle holder in original box, unused. Mid-Century Modern. McKinney was a ...
Crystal
Rosenthal Eosin Porcelain Vase Pair by Van Loon and Drexler, 1993-1994
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal Eosin porcelain vase pair designed by Johan van Loon, with iridescent decoration by Helmut Drexler, Germany, 1993-1994. The two Rosenthal Studio-Line vases combine two size...
Porcelain
Rosenthal White Bisque Porcelain Vase Trio by Schreib, Freyer and Uhl
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three matte white bisque porcelain vases by Werner Schreib, Martin Freyer and Werner Uhl for Rosenthal, produced in Germany during the 1970s. Each designer approaches the sur...
Porcelain
Windmill Turquoise Porcelain Vase Duo by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal, 1988
By Rosenthal, Jan van der Vaart
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of glossy turquoise porcelain vases from the “Windmill” series, designed by Dutch ceramic artist Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal Studio-Line in 1988. The set comprises two rela...
Porcelain
Hans Theo Baumann Rosenthal Porcelain Vase Pair in Turquoise and Purple, 1964
By Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain vases designed by Hans Theo Baumann in 1964. The related bottle forms are finished in glossy turquoise and violet purple, with a crisp black...
Porcelain
Pair of Achim Haigis Surface White Bisque Porcelain Vases for Rosenthal, 2007
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
A complementary pair of matte white bisque porcelain vases from the Surface collection, designed by Achim Haigis for Rosenthal Studio-Line circa 2007. Sharing the same faceted design...
Porcelain
100-years Anniversary Porcelain Jar by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the German porcelain jar with lid from Rosenthal, designed 1979 by Bjørn Wiinbladh, Denmark for the company’s 100-years anniversary. It comes in the yellow color scale, hand ...
Gold Leaf
Rosenthal Phi City Matte White Bisque Porcelain Vase by Cairn Young, 2019
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by British designer Cairn Young for Rosenthal, the Phi City vase is a large contemporary porcelain piece defined by an intricate surface of interlocking cubic forms. Introdu...
Porcelain
Kontiki Hand-Blown Glass Carafe and Lidded Box by Nanny Still, Rosenthal, 1993
By Nanny Still, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
This coordinated carafe and lidded box belongs to the Kontiki series, designed by Finnish glass designer Nanny Still for Rosenthal Studio-Line in 1993. Both pieces are mouth-blown in...
Glass
Pair of Serving Platters by Versace for Rosenthal
By Gianni Versace, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by Gianni Versace for Rosenthal Studio Line, these "Le Voyage De Marco Polo" service platters or charger plates features beautiful and detaile...
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio-Line Black and White Porcelain Vase Pair
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Curated pair of black and white porcelain vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line. The pairing brings together two periods of production: a black vase from the 198...
Porcelain
Rosenthal White Porcelain Vase Pair by Platt & Young and Michael Boehm
By Rosenthal, Platt & Young, Michael Boehm
Located in Berlin, DE
Curated pair of white glazed porcelain vases by Rosenthal, combining the flowing “Spirit” form by Robin Platt and Cairn Young with the slender, angular “Debut” form by Michael Boehm....
Porcelain
Martin Freyer White Bisque Porcelain Relief Vase Pair for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Berlin, DE
Curated pair of matte white bisque porcelain vases designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line, combining the tall model 3080/38 with the lower one 3080/20. Both vases featu...
Porcelain
Martin Freyer Kaskade Black Bisque Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Berlin, DE
Matte black Kaskade vase designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line. Kaskade is German for “cascade,” referring to the flowing vertical ridges that descend across its asymme...
Porcelain
Martin Freyer AZU White Bisque Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Berlin, DE
Martin Freyer Azu bisque porcelain vase for Rosenthal Studio-Line, made in Germany in the 1970s. The broad bottle form is wrapped in horizontal ridges interrupted by irregular raised...
Porcelain
Werner Schreib Model 3052 Bisque Porcelain Floor Vase for Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental white bisque porcelain floor vase designed by Werner Schreib for Rosenthal Studio-Line in the 1960s. Model 3052 has a tall cylindrical form covered in dense vertical relie...
Porcelain
Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Bowl for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1970s
By Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain bowl designed by Hans Theo Baumann and made in Germany in the 1970s. Its restrained circular form frames a black interior decorated with a fine gold r...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1987
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1987 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and is r...
Porcelain
$140Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Large Bowls Designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal Studio
By Timo Sarpaneva, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice design simple elegant porcelain bowl designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal studio, circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks Buyer has the option to buy 1 or 2.
Porcelain
$640Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Vintage Rosenthal Classic Rose Platters
By Rosenthal
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 4 Vintage Rosenthal Classic Rose Platters, never used still with the Rosenthal paper tag. Very elegant. Sizes: 38 x 26 cms 34 x 24 cms 29...
Porcelain
Rare Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal jar container storage pot, 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal jar container storage pot, 1970’s Dimensions: 15cm H, 10cm diameter Condition: Mint
Porcelain
Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style
By Rosenthal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style A gorgeous hand crafted piece in excellent condition. It measures : 37,5 cm centimeters Diam...
Crystal
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Late 19th Century Rosenthal Nut Service Set- 11 Pieces
By Rosenthal
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful Turn of the Century porcelain nut service set, main bowl is 10" by 10" by 2" deep with scalloped rim and hand painted, as are the ten individual plates that measure 3.75" x...
Porcelain
2x Hombre Sofa Zweisitzer Couch Rosenthal Burkhard Vogtherr
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eins von zwei wunderschönen und äußerst seltenen Vintage Design Sofas von Rosenthal Einrichtungen zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Burkhard Vogtherr und wurde bekann...
Wood
Large OP Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal 1970s No2
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP Art Porcelain vase Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Martin Freyer Decade: 1970s This original vintage OP Art vase was produc...
Porcelain
$2,651Sale Price|20% Off
Rosenthal Mural Porcelain Nude Painting, Plate, Painted by Salomé, Limited
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
"Wasserfall" - "Waterfall" Rosenthal mural Porcelain painting, plate, painted by Salomé. Limited. Waterfall, Rosenthal, studio-line, 1988, ceramic object, design Salome, signed o...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1994
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1994 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming”. When Rosenthal asked the Danish art...
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Shell Vase With Nymph, Max Hiller for Rosenthal, Kronach, 1898-1900
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Art Nouveau Vase: Green-blue-grey marbled body in the shape of an upright sea snail with a four-pointed base and surrounding seaweed relief, with a sculptural Art Nouveau b...
Porcelain
Large Tapio Wirkalla Rosenthal Germany white porcelain circa 1950 vase.
By Rosenthal
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Tapio Wirkkala ROSENTHAL germany white circa 1950 porcelain vase.
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1984
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1984 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Jingle Bells” and is reason no. 2 of the series. When Rosenthal a...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1980
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1980 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. When Rosenthal asked the Danish artist to illustrate a new series of dishes, he decid...
Porcelain
Domino' Coffee Table by Jan Wichers and Alexander Blomberg
By Alexander Blomberg, Jan Wichers, Rosenthal
Located in Longmont, CO
Squared dark grey ‘Domino’ coffee table, 1979 designed by Jan Wichers and Alexander Blomberg manufactured by Rosenthal, Munich Germany versatile modular coffee table that can easily ...
Wood, Lacquer
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1990
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1990 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. When Rosenthal asked the Danish artist to illustrate a new series of dishes, he decid...
Porcelain
1973, Verner Panton for Rosenthal, 1-2-3 Serie, Rare Chaise Longue, Ochre Fabric
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Fabric, Upholstery