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.
Antique Rosenthal Porcelain Pierrot Clown Figurine No. 436 by A. Caasmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German Jugendstil porcelain figurine. Designed by Albert Caasmann for Rosenthal in 1916. In the form of a Pierrot clown playing an acc...
Porcelain
Set of 6 Black 1980s 1-2-3 Series Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 1-2-3 Series dining chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal with chrome bases, newly reupholstered in Pauline Black. In otherwise original condition with visible wear consis...
Metal, Chrome
Rosenthal Porcelain Wall Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad, Germany, 1970s
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal porcelain wall plate by Bjorn Wiinblad, Germany, 1970s Square wall plate with round finish, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal,...
Porcelain
Midcentury Porcelain Vase by Michael Boehm & Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal
By Rosemonde Nairac, Michael Boehm, Rosenthal
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...
Porcelain
100-years Anniversary Porcelain Platter by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the large German porcelain platter 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
Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris & Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1960s
By Herbert Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
Designed in 1969 by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, this original Sunball Chair is a sculptural masterpiece that seamlessly comb...
Fiberglass
Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This striking Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinner Wear Service for 12 originates from Germany, Circa 1980. Each piece features remarkable gilt textural detailing circumscribing ...
Porcelain
$30,341Sale Price|32% Off
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagin...
Velvet, Fiberglass
$3,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Coffee Dessert Service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-Karat Plated, 1980
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Bronx, NY
Magic flute coffee dessert service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-karat plated by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-karat plated, mint condition set for six with milk and sugar bowl on a 2...
Porcelain
White ceramic '60s 12-piece coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Splendid 12-piece white & grey ceramic tea & coffee service with rare decoration, made in the 1960s and 1970s by Rosenthal based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala. The service is incom...
Ceramic
Rosenthal Signed Faceted Crystal Heart Paperweight in Original Box
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Rosenthal Signed Faceted Crystal Heart Paperweight in Original Box, circa 1980s. A beautifully crafted faceted crystal heart paperweight signed by the renowned German porcelain and g...
Crystal
Rosenthal Porcelain Tureen Serving Dish Cobalt and Gold
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice vintage Rosenthal tureen.
Rudolf Kaesbach Nude for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Rudolf Kaesbach
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice porcelain or parian type figurine of a nude female by Rudolf Kaesbach for Rosenthal. In very good condition signed on the base and marked Rosenthal on the bottom. It is 12 inc...
Porcelain
1990s Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A sophisticated and striking Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase designed by the celebrated Italian designer Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany. This sculptural pie...
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Porcelain Vase, 1001 Nights Series
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage cylindrical porcelain vase features a standing female figure from Bjørn Wiinblad's series for Rosenthal company, '1001 Nacht' (1001 Nights). Whimsical, colorful figures on d...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Flatware, Extensive 91 Piece Set
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist stainless steel flatware set, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Austria, circa 1963. This is a large set containing 91 pieces total. They are constructed of dishwas...
Stainless Steel
Aladdin Porcelain Plate by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Aladin and the magical lamp is the first Aladin plate in a series of 12 plates produced by Rosenthal and designed by Bjorn Wiinblad. In his 12 Aladin plates, Bjørn Wiinblad virtuously depicts the tale of Aladin from the well known fairy tale The Thousand and One Nights...
Porcelain
Wall Mounted Glass Parable designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bijorn Winblad, Rosenthal
Located in Antwerp, BE
A nice decorative relief faceted and frosted glass wall plate, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Dimensions: 31 x 31 cm. Makers marks include artist's signature, the date as ...
Sheet Metal
Raymond Loewy, ‘Charcoal’ coffee pot, Rosenthal - Continental China, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in London, GB
Raymond Loewy (USA, 1893-1986) ‘Charcoal’ coffee pot Designed 1960, produced by Continental China, a division of Rosenthal, Germany Ceramic. Good condition with only minor rubbings ...
Ceramic
Black by Rosenthal Sterling Silver and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs
By Rosenthal
Located in Big Bend, WI
Variation black by Rosenthal sterling silver and porcelain handle dinner flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: Ten dinner knives, 8 1/4", ten dinner forks, 7 7/8", 10 sala...
Sterling Silver
Rosenthal Table Lamp, Red & Gold Art Deco Hand-Painted Porcelain, Germany, 1935
By Rosenthal, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand-painted, footed, sphere-shaped porcelain Art Deco / Hollywood Regency table lamp. Made by Rosenthal, Germany, 1935. Excellent original condition. Signed...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four "Berlin" Square Base Juice Glasses by G. Butler Jensen for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice of four mid-century Studio Line "Berlin" pattern square base juice glasses by George Butler Jensen for Rosenthal, circa 1960s. The clear cylindrical glasses sit on a square s...
Crystal
Rosenthal, Art Deco Porcelain Trumpet Vase with Flowers & Gilding, circa 1933
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
Rosenthal- Art Deco transfer decorated and gilded porcelain trumpet vase - featuring tulips and floral blossoms and leaves to all sides in orange, puce and tan - all on a cream groun...
Gold Leaf
Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Glass Plate by Rosenthal, Germany
By (after) Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Andy Warhol × Rosenthal Studio Line — Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Plate, 1990s Striking limited‑edition Rosenthal Studio Line pla...
Glass
Rosenthal "Le Jardin de Versace" Espresso Mocha Cup Saucer Gold Paul Wunderlich
By Rosenthal, Paul Wunderlich, Versace
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant Rosenthal Versace espresso cup and saucer from the coveted “Le Jardin de Versace” collection showcases the house’s signature blend of lux...
Porcelain
Postmodern White Glazed Porcelain Glove Mold by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This mold is made in glazed porcelain. It was inspired by those ones designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight t...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio Linie Art Glass Vase Germany Mid-Century Modern
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
German Blown Glass large clear sculptural art glass vase Rosenthal Studio-Linie. Makers mark underneath. A-760-344
Blown Glass
ROSENTHAL - Pair of Vintage Crystal Candle Holders - Germany - Circa 1980's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL - Pair of vintage cut crystal candle holders - featuring polished facets to reflect the light - signed on the base of each candle holder - Germany - circa 1980's. Excellen...
Crystal
$960Sale Price / set|38% Off
Rosenthal Kronach Viktoria German Porcelain Floral Design Coffee Set, 27 Pieces
By Rosenthal
Located in Plainview, NY
1930's Rosenthal Kronach Viktoria Lombul gold trim German porcelain large coffee set of 27 pieces decorated in a floral prink rose motif on white. Ea...
Porcelain
Set of 2 Floral Vases Tapio Wirkkala Polygon Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Tapio Wirkkala Decade: 1980s This original vintage Op Art vase ...
Porcelain
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
A fantastic ceramic vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, which is truly an iconic piece of Finnish design. It was designed in 1970s and probably produced in the 90s. The internal p...
Ceramic
German Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Pot Model Barocco by Versace
By Rosenthal, Versace
Located in Vilnius, LT
German Rosenthal porcelain coffee pot. Model: Versace Barocco. Stamped on the bottom.
Porcelain
Rosenthal studio linie flash one vase ceramic , 1980s Memphis
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal studio linie flash one vase ceramic , 1980s Memphis
Porcelain
Porcelain Vase by Björn Wiinblad Rosenthal Studio Line Germany, 1970
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Björn Wiinblad Decade: 1970s This original vintage Op Art vase was produ...
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Vase
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage and rare - Vintage Rosenthal Wiinblad Sheherazade Concertina Oriental Night Music Arund Vase - Rosenthal Studio Line, small vase or home decor. Designed by Bjorn Wiinlad in G...
Porcelain, Paint
Rosenthal Versace Barocco Espresso Mocha Cup & Saucer Gold Paul Wunderlich
By Rosenthal, Paul Wunderlich, Versace
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This luxurious Rosenthal Versace espresso/mocha cup and saucer collection is an exceptional example of artistic porcelain design. The shape of the cup...
Porcelain
ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer - Germany - 20th Century
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - STUDIO LINE (Series) - TAPIO WIRKKALA (Designer) - Mid Century porcelain tea cup and saucer - gilt decorated rims - raised whiplash pattern and handle - ea...
Porcelain
ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer, 1879-Present) - TAPIO WIRKKALA (Designer, 1915-1985) - Mid Century pop art porcelain 'paper bag' vase (part of Rosenthal's Studio Line) - featuring a matte f...
Porcelain
$5,200Sale Price|23% Off
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Ceramic Art Tiles Hibachi Grill Table, 1960s
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Bjorn Wiinblad’s rare hibachi grill table for Rosenthal, Germany, circa 1960s. Designed as both a functional and decorative centerpiece, the table features a cy...
Concrete
1990s Minimalist Black Porcelain Tasca Huge Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal
By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A sophisticated and striking Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase designed by the celebrated Italian designer Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany. This sculptural pie...
Porcelain
$1,000Sale Price / set|77% Off
Rosamonde Nairac Rosenthal Vases, Porcelain, Abstract, Yellow, White, Signed
By Rosemonde Nairac, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Rosamonde Nairac for Rosenthal Studio Line porcelain vases, white, yellow, blue, signed. In the 1970's, Rosenthal Studio-Line commissioned artist Rosamonde Nairac to desi...
Porcelain
$466Sale Price|35% Off
Pop Art Andy Warhol Self Portrait Square Glass Tray, Rosenthal, 1990s
By Rosenthal, (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Bochum, NRW
Self-portrait Curved Glass Tray, designed by the iconic artist Andy Warhol, edited by Rosenthal Studio Line. This glass tray is both a practical accessory and a captivating piece of ...
Glass
Rosenthal Crystal Stemware Champagne Wine Cocktail Large Set of 27 Glasses
By Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Set of 27 Rosenthal Crystal Stemware, Germany, circa 1960s. There are three different size glasses, and they measure 7.25"H, 6.5"H and 6"H each.
Crystal
Rosenthal Large Black Fiberglass nesting tables 1970s Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning set of Three Three Black Fiberglass nesting tables . Manufactured by Rosenthal in the 1970s Germany . Great looking set ,and rare .Space Age in style . Good condition .nor...
Fiberglass
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Copper Luster” Coffee Service
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Fifty piece coffee and tea service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal’s Studio Line. The set is called the “Hilton” as it first appeared at the Berlin Hilton Hotel, Germany. The set con...
Copper
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, ...
Porcelain
Aladdin Porcelain Plate by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
The Genie of the Lamp appears before Aladin's Mother is number 7 in a series of 12 Aladin plates produced by Rosenthal, designed by Bjørn Wiinblad. In his 12 Aladin plates, Bjorn Wiinblad virtuously depicts the tale of Aladin from the well known fairy tale The Thousand and One Nights...
Porcelain
Vintage Ashtrays and Lighter in Crystal by Rosenthal Studio Linie Design, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in taranto, IT
particular set consisting of a Ronson lighter and crystal ashtray, with an inclined shape, in the style of mangiarotti design measurements: the ashtr...
Crystal
$152Sale Price|20% Off
Björn Wiinblad Vase White Porcelain Rosenthal Studio-line Germany Dove Pattern
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Rosenthal studio-line vase is a stunning piece of design that combines matte unglazed and glossy glazed finishes to create a truly unique look. The matte area of the vase is decorated with a relief pattern of doves, which adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. The vase was designed by Bjorn Wiinblad in the 1960s and is still highly sought-after by collectors today. The matte unglazed finish gives the vase a natural, organic feel, while the glossy glazed finish adds a touch of luxury. The relief pattern of doves is a beautiful and symbolic addition to the vase, and it makes it a perfect piece for any home. This vintage Rosenthal vase...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol featuring Beethoven Glass Plate
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Glass Plate, featuring Beethoven by Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time. Shortly before his death in 1987, Warhol created a serie of portr...
Glass, Cut Glass
Rosenthal Studio Linie Glass Table Lighter Mid-Century Modern 1970s ca
By Linee Studio, Rosenthal
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant and rare table lighter. Rosenthal Studio - Linie Sandblasted with signature on the base "Rosenthal studio linie". In clear and sandblasted crystal. Mechanism overhauled. Plea...
Crystal
Grey & white ceramic 1960s coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Splendid ceramic service with rare decoration, made in the 1950s and 1960s by Rosenthal based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala. The service is incomplete and consists of the following p...
Ceramic
Set of 36 Papyrus Pattern Rosenthal Water, Wine and Champagne Crystal Stemware
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable set of 36 crystal stemware pieces by Rosenthal, crafted in Germany circa 1985, exemplifies the brand’s iconic elegance and craftsmanship. The "Papyrus" pattern featur...
Crystal
1960s Rosenthal Ceramic Smoking Set: Ashtray & Lighter from Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Smoking Set in Ceramic by Rosenthal. Made in Germany The table lighter works perfeclty. This smoking set is in excellent condition. Dimension : Ashtray 5,51 x 3,93 x ...
Ceramic
Hans Theo Baumann, Hollywood regency tuxedo set, Rosenthal Germany 1970s
By Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency porcelain tuxedo set, Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal Germany 1970s porcelain Black background decorations with gold geometric motifs, bear maker's mark and designe...
Porcelain
Coffe Table by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio Line, 1960s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Rosendahl, DE
"Hombre" coffee table designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for the Rosenthal Studio Line. Three tables with strong wooden frames and green glass top. Tables are marked on wooden frame.
Glass, Wood
Table Lighter Designed by H. Drexler for Rosenthal. Germany, circa 1970
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Table lighter with light grey and golden pattern. Designed by H. Drexler for Rosenthal. Made in Germany, circa 1970.
Porcelain
Set of 5 Rosenthal Studio Line Papyrus Candle Holders, Michael Boehm
By Rosenthal
Located in Rijssen, NL
A magnificent set of Rosenthal candle holders made for the studio line. By Michael Boehm around the 1970s. Made of clear and green glass, these candleholders are shaped like a tulip...
Glass
$143Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1977 "Shepherds Greet the Newborn King"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1977, produced by Rosenthal Motif: The Herds' arrival Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box. Box has s...
Porcelain
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Pompadour Porcelain Vase by Selb Rosenthal, Rare "US Zone"
By Selb Porcelain, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and rare "Pompadour" line porcelain vase by Selb / Rosenthal with a rare "US Zone" marking, circa late 1940s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or ...
Porcelain