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Rosenthal Furniture

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.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Rosenthal ceramics, porcelain, tableware, seating and more.

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Creator: Rosenthal
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...
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20th Century German Victorian Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Bulldog by Fritz Diller
By Fritz Diller, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and detailed German porcelain English bulldog sculpture designed by Fritz Diller in 1914, for porcelain Maison, Rosenthal, circa ...
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Early 20th Century German Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Porcelain Red "Medusa" Tureen / Serving Bowl with Lid by Versace for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful porcelain red "Medusa" tureen / serving bowl with lid by Versace for Rosenthal, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measu...
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Late 20th Century American Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

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...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Rosenthal Furniture

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Velvet, Fiberglass

Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - Studio Linie, Germany coffee or tea set. Large vintage German service of the famous Rosenthal Linie factory from Germany...
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1960s German Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Rosenthal White and Gold 1960s Porcelain Centerpiece
By Rosenthal
Located in Milano, MI
Rosenthal white and gold porcelain centerpiece, made in the 1960s Ø cm 37 Ø cm 21 h cm 14 Rosenthal is a well-known and respected German manufacturer of porcelain products. Rose...
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1960s German Baroque Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair Rosenthal Group Germany Monbijou Classic.Rose Collection Crystal Candlestic
By Rosenthal
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage Rosenthal, Germany crystal classic rose candle holders 6 1/4" signed/mint condition, 1980’s. A perfect gift for the host or hostess of a we...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Glass

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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...
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1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Ceramic

Rosenthal Vintage Wirkkala Ceramic Sculptural Do Not Litter Paper Bags Set of 3
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage set of 3 complete white glazed ceramic crushed bags of white porcelain were manufactured by Rosenthal and designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1970s. They are called " The ...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Ceramic

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 ...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Beautiful Collectible Plates Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful decorative plates designed by renowned Danish artist Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Germany. 1970s. Porcelain plates from the end of the 20th century based on the fair...
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1970s German Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Wide Mouth Vase, Western Germany, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany Wide mouthed vase in white porcelain, ribbed rim, hand painted with fine thin gold lines. Very good used condition. Dimensions: Height 17 cm [6 ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

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...
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1980s German Baroque Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Porcelain Borzoi Dog Sculpture
By Rosenthal
Located in Norwood, NJ
Porcelain dog sculpture, Borzoi/ Russian Wolfhound, depicting a Borzoi lying on the floor with outstretched forelegs, naturalistic polychrome painted , signed on the back above the standing edge. This vintage detailed Borzoi figurine...
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Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Bjorn Wiinblad White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Rosenthal Studio-Linie, 1960s
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte relief op-art porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad and executed by Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany. In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Early production, made between 1979 and 1980. Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'...
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Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Coffee Tea Service Flash One Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Dorothy Hafner 1985 for Rosenthal Studio-Line Germany. Porcelain, mint green and black glazed, 11 pieces, 1 x coffee pot, 2 x coffee cup with saucers, 2 x plates, 2 x ...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Austria "Composition S" by Rostfrei Satin 40 Piece
By Rostfrei Solinger, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tapio Wirkkala Rostfrei Solingen "Composition S" for Rosenthal made in Austria 40 Piece Satin Stainless Steel Flatware Set. Service for 8 plus a storage box. Presents like it was n...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Op Art Porcelain Vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Björn Wiinblad Decade: 1970s This original vintage Op Art vase was produced in the 1970s in Germ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Original Rosenthal Porcelain Flower Plate Studio-Linie Germany by Wolfgang Bauer
By Rosenthal, Wolfgang Bauer
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal porcelain hand painted flower plate designed by Wolfgang Bauer and made in Germany for Studio-Linie. This 100 Years Anniversary Collectable Wall Plate...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Studio Line Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Studio Line Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s. Makers mark to the bottom of each example.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Glass

Raymond Loewy After Dinner Coffee Set for "Rosenthal 2000", 1954
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
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 Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Wall Mounted Glass Parable designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bijorn Winblad
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 ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Sheet Metal

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.
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Crystal

Rosenthal Studio Line Porcelain Plate by Björn Wiinblad 'Limited Edition'
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning wall plaque by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. The plaque was produced in 1975 in an edition of 5000, and this one is number 1328. The text on the plate is German ‘auch die...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Porcelain

Mid Century Rosenthal Raymond Loewy Form 2000 Classic Modern White Dinner Set
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Supremely elegant Form 2000 porcelain dinnerware has a timeless look that will never go out of style. This large 45 piece set in Classic Modern White was designed in 1954 by Raymond ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

7 Hand Painted & Signed by Wiinblad Porcelain Christmas Plates, Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Andernach, DE
Bjorn Wiinblad, Danish artist, has created this beautiful series for German art glass & porcelain makers Rosenthal for their Studio-Line art edition. Plates from 1975 with the Annunc...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Pompadour vintage porcelain 8 + 1
By Rosenthal
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rosenthal, Germany, series Pompadour Vintage porcelain set for dessert with big round serving dish 1939-1956, according mark 1 big round plate d 33 cm ( 13”) 8 plates d 19 cm ( 7,5...
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Mid-20th Century Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

“Flying Carpet” Lounge Chair by Simon Desanta for Rosenthal Original Leather
By Rosenthal
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Rare “Flying Carpet” lounge chair designed by Burkhard Voghterr for Rosenthal, Germany, circa 1970s. This sculptural piece is upholstered in ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Leather

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 Rose...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Pair of Table Lamps in Porcelain, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of porcelain table lamps designed by Bjørn Wiinblad and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s. This pair of rare porcelain table lamps is a true testament to the timeless e...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

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...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Crystal

Bavaria Rosenthal White Bisque Flower Vase 2D Forrest Royal Porcelain Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Bavaria white Bisque handmade German Royal Porcelain Op Art Relief Decor Flower Vase. White bisque porcelain vase...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Porcelain China Service for 12
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
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 Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Glass

Rosenthal porcelain dinner "Romanze" set by Björn Wiinblad, 1958
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal porcelain dinner "Romanze" set by Björn Wiinblad, 1958 A beautiful white porcelain dinner set with relief and blue painted centre The set is made by the manufacturer Rosen...
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Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Art Deco Revival Translucent Channeled Curvilinear Ashtray/Bowl Signed Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco revival decorative bowl/ ashtray was realized by the esteemed German maker Rosenthal. It offers a graphic silhouette consisting of two conjoined demilune forms ...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Glass

1990s, Iconic Porcelain Medusa Vase Designed by Gianni Versace for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Gianni Versace
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A red and gold porcelain vase designed by Gianni Versace and manufactured by Rosenthal in the Nineties. It's in perfect conditions, probably never used. The Medusa it's always used by Gianni Versace and also now it's often present in Versace collections. The Medusa was one of the 3 Gorgons...
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Late 20th Century German Neoclassical Revival Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Rosenthal Table 'Talete' by Regondi & Ghianda
By Rosenthal
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare Talete dining table designed by Gabriele Regondi & Pierluigi Ghianda for Rosenthal. Steel wire grid reinforced black safety glass top on solid dark stained ash frame. The glass ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Stained Glass, Ash

Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This textural lead crystal glass vintage vase is Rosenthal from the Studio Line Germany. It is the paper bag form in crystal. The play of light from the surface forms are beautiful. ...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Crystal

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Andernach, DE
Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one, 1977 approx.. It comes with a roughly textured brown paper bag finish and a grey inner. The black vase is a real rarity indeed in this size and colour. It is all black porcelain: the outer matte deep black, the inner glossy, production 1977-1980s approx.. Black model #: 3581/22. Lovely set in great condition. Dimensions small brown vase...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal. Great condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'. Measurements Large: 19,5 cm x 12,...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Large 67 Piece Set of Post Modern Dorothy Hafner Rosenthal Flash Dinnerware
By Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large set of Memphis style Flash series porcelain dinnerware for twelve designed in 1982 by noted American ceramist and glass artist, Dorothy Hafner, and manufactured in Germany by R...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Gianni Versace "Medusa" Porcelain Charger Plate for Rosenthal
By Gianni Versace, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Large Gianni Versace "Medusa" Porcelain Charger Plate for Rosenthal, Late 20th Century al Offered for sale is a large iconic Versace Medusa porcelain charger plate for Rosenthal. T...
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Late 20th Century Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala White Porcelain "Pollo" Vases for Rosenthal Studio Linie
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art porcelain vases made in Germany, by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, circa 1980s. Vases are in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

' Relaxer 2 ' Rocking Chairs by Verner Panton
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Verner Panton's Relaxe 2 is one of his innovative piece of furniture that embodies mid-century modern design with a playful twist. His width of 100 cm makes the Relaxer 2 even more c...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Abstract Floral Vase Rosenthal Studio-Line, by Wolfgang Bauer 1970s, Germany
By Wolfgang Bauer, Rosenthal
Located in Andernach, DE
1970s - 1980s vase by Rosenthal, Studio-Line. Wonderful colourful abstract shape and decoration: flowers in bright pastel colours with golden outlines on a cr...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Two beautiful 80s porcelain vases by Rosamonde Nairac for Rosenthal studio-line
By Rosenthal, Rosemonde Nairac
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful white porcelain vases with typical colorful floral motifs from the 1980s. Designed by Rosamonde Nairac for Rosenthal studio-line. Signed by the designer and manufacture...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Finest Quality Rosenthal Germany Siamese Kitten Cat Porcelain Figurine
By Rosenthal
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, vintage retired, handmade and hand painted in Germany, Rosenthal porcelain Siamese kitten or cat figurine designed by well known deceased German artist, Fritz Heiden...
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20th Century German Other Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Björn Wiinblad Porcelain Noire Vase
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Wonderful black porcelain richly decorated with gold hand painting, designed by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. Cushion shaped, this vase will make the focus point in you...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Dining Set "Die vier Himmelsrichtungen" by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Dallas, TX
Dining set "Die vier Himmelsrichtungen" - "The Four Cardinal Points". This is an exceptional, very beautiful and unique dining set that consist of dining table with six chairs design...
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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,...
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20th Century German Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Crystal

"Gala Blue" MidCentury Dinner Service Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely midcentury dinner service designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal (Germany). Fine porcelain that has a lovely irridencent blue band that is outlined by gold (gilded) bands. ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1970s VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love" Rosenthal Framed Plate
By Rosenthal, Victor Vasarely
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1970s VICTOR VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love". Rosenthal collectible framed German plate. Victor Vasarely Rosenthal Studio Line Limited Edition Porcelain Plate. By Vasarely born 1936. "Leben und Leben lassen, Lieben und Lieben lassen" "Live and let live - love and let love". Limited edition, signed and numbered. Plate is in good condition, size is 12". Frame is not in good condition, white became yellowish shows wear. Victor Vasarely, born as Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Hungary, was a Hungarian-French artist widely regarded as the "father of Op Art" (Optical Art). He is known for his pioneering work in geometric abstraction and the use of optical illusions to create visually captivating and dynamic artworks. Vasarely's early career involved studying medicine in Budapest, but he later decided to pursue his passion for art and enrolled in the Műhely (Workshop) academy in Hungary. He initially experimented with various styles, including Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, but his interest in geometric abstraction grew stronger over time. In the 1930s, Vasarely moved to Paris, where he continued to explore geometric patterns, lines, and shapes in his art. He believed that art should not merely imitate nature but should create its own language of forms and colors to engage the viewer's perception actively. This philosophy led to the development of Op Art, a movement that emerged in the 1960s and focused on creating optical illusions and visual effects through precise geometric patterns and colors. Vasarely's artworks often featured meticulously arranged geometric shapes, giving the impression of movement and three-dimensionality. He employed various optical tricks, such as the juxtaposition of contrasting colors and the use of repetition, to create an illusion of depth and visual dynamism. His artworks can evoke a sense of visual vibration and often challenge the viewer's perception. Throughout his career, Vasarely's influence extended beyond the art world. He believed in the democratization of art and wanted to make art accessible to a wider audience. He embraced mass production techniques, creating what he called "multiple originals" or "serigraphs" (a form of screen printing). These serigraphs allowed him to produce multiple copies of his artworks at affordable prices, making them more accessible to art enthusiasts. Vasarely's artistic legacy continues to be celebrated around the world. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, and he remains an influential figure in the fields of Op Art and abstract geometric art. He passed away on March 15, 1997, in Paris, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to captivate audiences and inspire artists to this day. About Rosenthal: German porcelain manufactory Rosenthal was originally founded as a ceramics-painting studio by Philipp Rosenthal Sr. (1855-1937) in 1879 at Schloss Erkersreuth in Bavaria, near the Czech border. Its first highly popular product was an ashtray inscribed with the words “Resting place for lit cigars.” In 1890, the company moved to the neighboring hamlet of Selb and, a year later, began to manufacture its own porcelain, since white porcelain was, at that time, in short supply. Rosenthal’s first complete table service was called Empire; it was exhibited along with other lines at Paris’s Exposition Universelle in 1900. With the dawn of the 20th century, Rosenthal began producing porcelain tableware and services formed and decorated in the latest styles, like the Jugendstil Botticelli (1903), the Art Nouveau Darmstadt (1905), and the all-white Maria (1916) lines. Successes with this au courant approach led the company to launch an art pottery division in 1910, dedicated to luxury tableware, vases, and other decorative objects. By the 1930s, figurines were another important Rosenthal product, most notably the Disney-licensed Mickey Mouse pieces introduced in 1931. In 1934, Philipp Rosenthal was forced to leave his company and country when his Jewish ancestry came under persecution by the Nazi regime. Despite the loss of its founder, the Rosenthal company remained the premier supplier of high-quality porcelain tableware to the Third Reich. After the war, in 1950, Philip Rosenthal Jr. (1916-2001) joined his father's company as an advertising manager. By 1958, he had become its CEO, continuing his father’s vision to produce high-quality porcelain in line with progressive tastes. Through the rest of the 20th century, Rosenthal was the most commercially successful porcelain producer in Germany. In the postwar era, Rosenthal’s most famous tableware lines have included 2000 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham (1954), Magic Flute by Bjørn Wiinblad (1959), Suomi by Timo Sarpaneva (1976), and Moon by Jasper Morrison (1997). The company has enjoyed many popular and critically acclaimed collaborations with designers and brands, like Salvador Dalì, Tapio Wirkkala, Walter Gropius, Andy Warhol, Ron Arad, Enzo Mari, Konstantin Grcic, and Versace. Rosenthal's product lines have encompassed more than ceramics over the years. In 1972, the company began producing furniture, under the subsidiary Rosenthal Einrichtung, in Espelkamp, Germany. Standouts from this arm of Rosenthal include Gunter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf’s futuristic Sunball Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1990 "Christmas Carols"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1990, produced by Rosenthal Motif: Leise rieselt der Schnee Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box and ...
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1990s German Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Bjorn Wiinblad For Rosenthal Mat White Bisque Porcelain Monumental Face Bowl
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous monumental vintage hallmarked porcelain white mat bisque bowl was designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio LInie from Germany. It is t...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Rosenthal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Rosenthal furniture 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 furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), and Carstens Tönnieshof. Prices for Rosenthal furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $28 and can go as high as $60,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $547.
Questions About Rosenthal Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sambonet 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    Rosenthal 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.

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