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.
100-years Anniversary Porcelain Vase by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the tall, oval German porcelain vase from Rosenthal, designed 1979 by Bjørn Wiinbladh, Denmark for the company’s 100-years anniversary. It comes in the yellow color scale, ha...
Gold Leaf
Artist Plate No. 7 by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Mid-Century, 1970s Germany
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Andernach, DE
''Auch die Schatten kommen von der Sonne'' (''Also the shadows are made by the sun'') – is the No. 7 of the ''Artists-Plates'' from the Studio-Line by Rosenthal. With a limited edi...
Porcelain
FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate Motiv 24
By Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rosenthal Fornasetti "Temi e Variazioni" porcelain plate motiv 24, with gold rim and black and white printed center depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalie...
Porcelain
$150Sale Price / set|25% Off
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' MCM Coffee Pot and Creamer Taupe Crystal
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1950s sinuous porcelain coffee pot and creamer designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal in Germany in rare taupe or crystalline color, which is an iridescent or lustre brown. ...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Porcelain Tureen Serving Dish Cobalt and Gold
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice vintage Rosenthal tureen.
White ceramic '60s 12-piece coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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
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
Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase 1960'S Modern Design
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. ...
Crystal
Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, near complete Mid-Century modern porcelain dinner service. By Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. In the Romanze form and Medley pattern. Consisting of: 10 Large Dinner Plates ...
Porcelain
Glass Art Wall Mounted Parable of the Prodigal Son by Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall plate by the Danish designer Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal made of metal wall mounted sheet lacquered in black and gilt with glass faceted frosted Art Glass.Limited edition from ...
Art Glass
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
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...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Rococo Porcelain Coffee Tea set Rosenthal Sanssouci Romantic scene 1930
By Rosenthal
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rococo style Rosenthal Germany Series Sanssouci Caffe/tea cup with sauces and dessert plate Plate d 17,5 cm Sauce 13,5 cm Cup d 9 cm h 5 cm Finest Porcelain has nice deep ivory col...
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
$464Sale Price|20% Off
Rosenthal Germany Crystal center Piece or Bowl
By Rosenthal
Located in Plainview, NY
A Rosenthal crystal center piece or bowl. This lovely piece by the German maker is signed " Rosenthal Germany" . The crystal center piece or bowl ...
Crystal
Raymond Loewy, ‘Charcoal’ coffee pot, Rosenthal - Continental China, 1960s
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
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
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 ...
Sheet Metal
Coffee Demitasse Cups and Saucers Rosenthal Monbijou
By Rosenthal
Located in Uppsala , SE
2 demitasse cups and saucers D 5,7 cm h 6,7 cm Produced by the Rosenthal company in Bavaria, Germany, primarily between 1891 and 1906. Design: Features white porcelain with gold t...
Porcelain
1960's Rosenthal Porcelain Flower Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
1960's modern large Rosenthal porcelain flower vase, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Porcelain
Rococo Six Dinner Plates Cobalt Blue Gilt Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Uppsala , SE
Stunning set of 6 Rosenthal Selb Germany dinner plates features rich cobalt blue outer rims and heavy gold-tone design of flowers and scrolls, with floral and scrollwork in the cente...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio-Line Wine Cocktail Glasses White Art Glass Stem
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and chic set of four (4) German Rosenthal Studio-Line crystal water, wine or cocktail glasses with white opaque milk glass stem and base, circa late-20th century, Germany...
Crystal
Victor Vasarely Rosenthal Studio Line Limited Edition Porcelain Plate
By Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Victor Vasarely Rosenthal Studio Line, limited edition of 5000 pieces, no.: 4020, in unused, flawless condition. Rosenthal artist plate No. 13 - "Live and let live - love and let lov...
Porcelain
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
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
Rosenthal Studio Bjorn Winblad Black Porcelain Small Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rosenthal Studio Bjorn Winblad Black Porcelain Small Vase. It depicts a small cylindrical vase embossed around with some flowers and leaves. Below the base is hallmarked Ro...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy Rosenthal - servies 26 pieces Form 2000 Bunte Blätter
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Verviers, BE
Raymond Loewy Rosenthal - servies 26 pieces Form 2000 Bunte Blätter In the early 1950’s Rosenthal, a German maker of fine china, was looking to update their image and break into th...
Porcelain
German Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Pot Model Barocco by Versace
By Versace, Rosenthal
Located in Vilnius, LT
German Rosenthal porcelain coffee pot. Model: Versace Barocco. Stamped on the bottom.
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad Face Bowl For Rosenthal White Bisque Porcelain Germany 1960's
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous monumental vintage hallmarked porcelain white mat bisque face bowl was designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio LInie from Germany. It is textural and has raised...
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...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Polygon Fruit Bowl
By Rosenthal
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage white ceramic serving or fruit bowl. Made in Germany by Rosenthal in the "Polygon" line. Crisp glossy white glaze and faceted shape. Marked on the base.
Ceramic
$105Sale Price|75% Off
Bjorn Wiinblad Relief White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal With Gilt Characters
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Chicago, IL
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal gourd form vase in porcelain with studded and oval relief. Hand painted in gold leaf is a playful character prancing among the pumpkins; a childlike desi...
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...
Porcelain
Capriccio Model Porcelain Sculpture by Ferdinand Liebermann for Rosenthal
By Ferdinand Liebermann, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Porcelain, with polychrome glazes; figure of a boy riding an ibex on a tiered moulded round base. Underglaze green company signet Rosenthal Selb-Bavaria. Biography German sculptor F...
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
Vintage Rosenthal Studio Line Dinnerware Set Eduardo Paolozzi Design
By Rosenthal, Eduardo Paolozzi
Located in Bastogne, BE
Discover the artistic brilliance of this exquisite vintage Rosenthal Studio Line dinnerware set, a true collector's piece designed by ...
Porcelain
Sunball Chair by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1969
By Rosenthal, Herbert Selldorf, Günter Ferdinand Ris
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
One of only 50 ever produced sunball chairs by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1969. This particular one has water resisting up...
Metal
Coffee Set For 6 Guests, Raymond Loewy & Richard Latham, Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Richard Latham, Raymond Loewy
Located in St Ouen, FR
Timeless elegance both of shape and pattern for this modernist line created in 1954 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham for the prestigious German manufacture. The particularly moder...
Porcelain
German Crystal Cocktail or Aperitif Glasses Rosenthal Studio-Line, Set of 5
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Rosenthal Studio-Line German crystal cocktail or aperitif glasses, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Beautiful crystal barware glassware and a great addition to any bar, bar cart, etc. Each with maker's mark "Rosenthal", "Studio-Line", as shown in last image. Dimensions: 6.88" Height. German liquor...
Crystal
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
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
Porcelain
$2,079Sale Price|20% Off
Rosenthal Studio-Line. Porcelain table lamp, Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal, J.J. Kändler, Studiolinea, Capo Di Monte, Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Porcelain table lamp by Studio-Line for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s. Hand-painted porcelain piece representing a multicolored bird of paradise with golden details. Base and structure i...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Rosenthal Studio Line by Uta Feyl, White Curved Geometric Porcelain Bisque Vase
By Rosenthal, Uta Feyl
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Studio line white porcelain bisque vase by Uta Feyl, circa 1980s. Stunning curved geometric shape. Measurements: H 5" W 4.5" D 3.5"
Ceramic, Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal Porcelain Vase, 1980s
By Piero Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal Porcelain Vase, 1980s A stylish full decorated porcelain designed by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal, Germany, manufacturer who stands for best quality...
Porcelain
1970s Rosenthal Studio Linie Crystal Crinkle Vase Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Rosenthal Studio Linie Crystal Crinkle Vase Germany 3.5 h x 3 w x 2.25 d Rosenthal Studio Linie Germany paperweight or vase Preowned origi...
Art Glass
Rosenthal Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Glass Plate
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Glass Plate, featuring Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time. Maker: Rosenthal Andy Warhol. Rosenthal mark: left on the b...
Glass, Cut Glass
Huge White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Martin Freyer, Rosenthal Germany, 1960s
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte op art relief porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Martin Freyer, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.
Porcelain
Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold 1940
By Rosenthal
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Rosenthal Porcelain Tea Cup or Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold Art Nouveau Venetian Style. Rare antique porcelain go...
Porcelain
Pair of Rosenthal Studio Linie Gilt Porcelain No. 23 Cup & Saucers by Otto Piene
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of fine porcelain cups & saucers. By Rosenthal. In the Künstlertasse Nr. 23 (lit. Artist Cup) pattern designed by Otto Piene. Both cup and saucer are richly gilded and have a multi-faceted, star shaped design. Each marked to the base with Rosenthal's maker's mark / Studio-linie / Germany / Künstlertasse Nr. 23 / Otto Piene / Piene's signature. Simply a wonderful pair Rosenthal cups...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Porcelain Hands Sculpture, Industrial Style, Germany, 1950
By Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rosenthal Porcelain hands, Germany, 1950s. Pair of hard to find original German white glazed porcelain molds for the making of latex gloves. They were immersed in vats of bubbling li...
Porcelain
Pair of "Hombre" lounge chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of lounge chairs from the Hombre series, designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, produced as part of the Rosenthal Furniture program. In 1972, Rosenthal expanded its activ...
Leather, Oak
Rosenthal Line Phases Porcelain White Ball Ornament by Dror Benshetrit, Germany.
By Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosenthal Line Phases Porcelain White Ball Ornament by Dror Benshetrit, Germany. To understand the work of Dror Benshetrit, one must grasp the logic and thought processes underlying...
Porcelain
Collection 6 Espresso Coffee Cup and Saucer Art Porcelain Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Collection of Six Rosenthal Studio Line Art Porcelain Espresso Cups and Saucers, Germany, circa 1980s A beautiful and rare collection of six porcelain espresso cups and saucers from ...
Porcelain
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
36 Pieces Porcelain Rosenthal Tea Coffee Set for 12
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal porcelain tea or coffee set for 12.
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
Black and Silver Porcelain Vase by H. Dressler for Rosenthal Germany Memphis Era
By Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant black porcelain vase designed by H. Dressler for Rosenthal, Germany. The vase features a sophisticated rectangular form with a slightly curved body and a metallic silver grid...
Porcelain
Huge "Tasca" Porcelain Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, Italy, 1980s
By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, IT
Huge "Tasca" porcelain vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal. Matte finish and still contemporary shape.
Porcelain
Quality Rare Rosenthal Bavaria German Shepherd Porcelain Dog Figurine Circa 1929
By Rosenthal
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, vintage retired, handmade and hand painted in Bavaria, Rosenthal porcelain German Shepherd dog figurine. The dog has been ma...
Porcelain
Pair of Studio-Line Angel Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of mid-century abstract angel-shaped candlesticks by Danish artist-cum-designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal of Germany as part of their extensive artist-led Studio Line serie...
Glass
Collection 4 Espresso Coffee Cup and Saucer Art Porcelain Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Collection of Four Rosenthal Studio Line Art Porcelain Espresso Cups and Saucers, Germany, circa 1980s A beautiful and rare collection of six porcelain espresso cups and saucers from...
Porcelain