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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Rosenthal ceramics, porcelain, tableware, seating and more.
Rosenthal Trinidad Porcelain and Crystal Vase Set by T.B. Echevarria, 1998
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal Studio-Line “Trinidad” three-piece vase and bowl ensemble, designed by T.B. Echevarria in 1998. The complete model 4047/18 combines a matte-black Porcelaine Noire bowl, a g...
Porcelain, Glass, Bisque
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
Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelaine Noire Plissée Vase Pair by Martin Freyer
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of matte black bisque porcelain vases from the “Plissée” series, designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line in 1968 and produced in Germany during the 1980s. The surfac...
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio-Line Black and White Porcelain Vase Pair
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Michael Boehm, Rosenthal, Platt & Young
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 Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
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
Rosenthal Century New Wave Porcelain Vase and Bowl by Wirkkala and Hafner, 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain vase and bowl from the Century: New Wave series, combining Tapio Wirkkala’s Century forms with Dorothy Hafner’s New Wave decoration. Wirkkala designe...
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Composition Secunda Grey Set 34 Piece
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare coffee and cake set in Rosenthal (Germany) bone china designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland 1963. 6 mocha cups with their saucers 6 coffee cups with their saucers Coffee pot Milk jug Sugar bowl 6 cake plates 20cm...
Porcelain
Natale Sapone Bewegung Porcelain Vase (limited 69 of 400) for Rosenthal, 1971
By Natale Sapone, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Natale Sapone “Bewegung” porcelain vase for Rosenthal Studio-Line, created in Germany in 1971 as a signed limited edition of 400. This example is model 2825 and numbered 69 of 400. I...
Porcelain
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
$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
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
Martin Freyer AZU White Bisque Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
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 Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
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
Vintage "Pastorale" Ceramic Vase by Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal Studio Line, 1960s
By HAP Grieshaber 1, Rosenthal, Ambrogio Pozzi
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
Gianni Versace "Medusa" Vase for Rosenthal Porcelain
By Gianni Versace, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Gianni Versace "Medusa" Vase for Rosenthal Porcelain Offered for sale is the iconic Versace Medusa porcelain vase for Rosenthal. The opulent gold Versace patterns surround the base...
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
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
20th Century German White Porcelain Square Vase Painted Rosenthal Studio-Linie
By Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
20th century German white square porcelain vase painted Rosenthal Studio-linie.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Martin Freyer Op Art Fossil Relief Bisque Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Berlin, DE
A matte white bisque porcelain vase designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line. The broad, flattened body is centred by a circular Fossil relief, surrounded by a finely text...
Porcelain, Bisque
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
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.
Porcelain
Rosenthal Dessert Set of Eight Hand Painted Porcelain Plates
By Rosenthal
Located in Sofia, BG
Rosenthal dessert set of eight hand painted porcelain plates all decorated with the same flowers and leaves, circa 1920.
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Sculpture by Eva Moshack for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rosenthal Sculptural Figure, Model 5015 – Designed by Eva Moshack, Germany, 1950s An elegant figurative sculpture produced by the renowned Rosenthal porcelain manufactory, designed ...
Porcelain
Rosenthal parrot in porcelain art deco circa 1930.
By Rosenthal
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Wonderful Rosenthal parrot in porcelain art deco circa 1930.
Porcelain
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
Postmodern Memphis Style Vase by Thomas, Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Thomas, Rosenthal
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
A very rare and extraordinary Postmodern Vase by Thomas Porzellan, Atelier Collection, a Division of Rosenthal. Made in Germany in the 1980s this obj...
Porcelain
Chaise pivotante pour Rosenthal Linie par Jutta & Herbert Ohl, années 1980
By Rosenthal, Jutta and Herbert Ohl
Located in Rouen, FR
Paire de chaises “Swing” dessinées par Jutta & Herbert Ohl dans les années 1970. Avec leur structure en acier tubulaire chromé et leur assise suspendue en métal blanc, ces chaises ex...
Metal
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
Porcelain and hand-painted figurine of a realistic Rosenthal bird
By Rosenthal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Porcelain and hand-painted figurine of a realistic Rosenthal bird. Beautiful porcelain carpenter's bird resting on a hand-painted trunk with a Rosenthal...
Porcelain
Designer porcelain lidded vase by Rosenthal Studio Line, Emilio Pucci, ca. 1960
By Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer porcelain lidded vase by Rosenthal Studio Line, Emilio Pucci, ca. 1960, H 23 cm This impressive designer porcelain lidded vase by Rosenthal Studio Line, designed by the ren...
Porcelain
Set of Five Black Rosenthal Vases, Studio-Line, Circa 1980
By Paul Dresler, Rosenthal, 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
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
$540Sale Price|70% Off
Exquisite German Gold Leaf Sevres Style Cobalt Rosenthal Oval Centerpiece Bowl
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Sevres Style German Rosenthal Stamped Porcelain Oval Bowl. Outstand...
Porcelain
One-of-a-kind Globe Table Lamp, Hand Painted Porcelain 'Shade Included'
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a one-of-a-kind table lamp from the estate of Robert Haardt. Robert Haardt was an Austrian Geographer who lived from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. He had it manu...
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
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
Large Porcelain Figurine 'Cabaret', by R. Marcuse, Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1920
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau beauty with chin-length dark brown hair, in a strapless dress with a deep neckline decorated with elaborate floral embroidery at the front and back and a softly falling, wave-like billowing skirt hem, posing bent to the side and playing a lute. Based on a round, white, fluted plinth, artist's signature 'RUDOLF MARCUSE...
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
$140Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Large Bowls Designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal Studio
By Rosenthal, Timo Sarpaneva
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
$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
Art deco desk lamp by Kurt Wendler for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art deco desk lamp by Kurt Wendler for Rosenthal.
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
Ceramic Julia Dinner Plate by Fornasetti for Rosenthal
By Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Julia" porcelain plate with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Va...
Ceramic
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1984
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
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
Tall White Porcelain Vase Duo by Hans Theo Baumann and Erich Wilhelm John for Ro
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Tall sculptural porcelain vase duo produced by Rosenthal, Germany, with designs by Hans Theo Baumann and Erich Wilhelm John, 1960s. Both vases are executed in matte white porcelain ...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1987
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
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
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
$3,506Sale Price|23% Off
Rosenthal Designer Pop Art Porcelain Tea Set for Six, "Teeforelle" 'Tea Trout'
By Christian Ludwig Attersee, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal designer Pop Art porcelain tea set for six. "Teeforelle" (Tea Trout). Artist: Christian Ludwig Attersee. Exclusive tea set "Teeforelle", tea set made of German porcel...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure, Seated Oriental Woman with Mirror, R. Förster, Rosenthal, 1923
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco porcelain figurine of the 1920s. Young oriental woman sitting on a rock with her leg up, looking at herself in a hand mirror and adjusting her headgear. Sparing painti...
Porcelain
$2,711Sale 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
Pygmalion Porcelain Sculpture by Sandro Chia Rosenthal 1989 Studio Line
By Sandro Chia, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Pygmalion white porcelain sculpture executed in 50 numbered copies. Prod. Rosenthal, 1989 Signed on the base: S. Chia. Plate under the base: Pygmalion Sandro Chia Rosenthal 49/50. ...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Form 2000 Bjørn Wiinblad "Prater" Coffee Service, Set of 19 Pieces
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
In 1954 Rosenthal Studio-Linie of Germany introduced the Form 2000 dinnerware first designed by the industrial designers, Raymond Loewy (French-American, b. 1893 - d. 1986) and Richa...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1983
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1983 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Silent night”. When Rosenthal asked the Danish artist to illustra...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1988
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1988 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” and is reason no. 6 of the se...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1986
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1986 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “O Christmas Tree” and is reason no. 4 of the series. When Rosenth...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1989
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1989 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and is reason no. 7 of the series. Wh...
Porcelain