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.
Wall Mounted Glass Sculpture designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bijorn Winblad
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
Versace for Rosenthal Barocco Porcelain Plate, Blue, 22cm, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versace for Rosenthal round barocco themed porcelain plate in blue / Made in Germany Original label on the underside / comes in original box Diameter: 8.5 inches / Height: 1 inch 1 a...
Porcelain
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas plate 1988 "Christmas Carols"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1988, produced by Rosenthal Motif: Süsser die Glocken nie klingen Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original bo...
Porcelain
$326Sale Price|20% Off
Rosenthal Tall Periwinkle, Blue, Lilac Striped 80s Vase
By Thomas Germany, Rosenthal
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall cylinder pop art vase with hand-painted watercolor-like diagonal stripes in blue, lilac and burgundy colors on soft periwinkle background. Manufactured in the late 1980s by the ...
Porcelain
Livio Seguso Murano Ribbed Textural LInes of Gray White Black Glass Bowl Vintage
By Rosenthal, Livio Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning large almond shaped Italian Murano hand blown glass bowl by Livio Seguso for Rosenthal Studio LIne Germany is from the 80's. It has gradients of the colors of gray, black, light gray, white and clear. The outside is textural with ribbed glass blown lines of black gay...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rosenthal Table Lamp, Red & Gold Art Deco Hand-Painted Porcelain, Germany, 1935
By Rosenthal Netter, Rosenthal
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
$160Sale Price / set|36% Off
Rosenthal Cruet and Vase Set by Björn Wiinblad
By Rosenthal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Romance pattern set of cruet and vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Porcelain with 24-karat gold decorations. Very good condition. Cruet measures: 16 x 10 cm, vase 18 x 8 cm.
Gold
Rosenthal Dessert Plates Vintage Plates with Floral Pattern German Porcelain
By Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful dessert plates of the finest white porcelain from the famous manufactory Rosenthal. Germany. The price per set of 3 plates. Plates have embossed edge surface and ...
Porcelain
Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style
By Rosenthal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Rosenthal crystal bowl Abraham Palatnik Style A gorgeous hand crafted piece in excellent condition. It measures : 37,5 cm centimeters Diam...
Crystal
Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool pair of bisque porcelain "pop art" can & paper bag vases by Tapio Wirkkala for the Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter" series, circa 1980s. The vases are in very good vi...
Porcelain
Porcelain Dog Figurine, Rosenthal Porcelain by F. Diller, 1913-1927
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Porcelain Dog Figurine, Rosenthal Porcelain by Fritz Diller, 1913-1927 Porcelain dog figurine made by Rosenthal Porcelain, Selb Bavaria Numbered with # 2...
Porcelain
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Studio Line Vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
Floral motif Studio Line vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The vase is signed by Danish artist-cum-designer Bjorn Wiinbla...
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
Coffee Tea Service Flash One Dorothy Hafner Rosenthal Studio-Line Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious porcelain dinnerware set, flash one, by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, 1980s. 12x coffee or tea cups. 12x ...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Glass Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio Line 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal Glass Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio Line , 1970
Art Glass
$641Sale Price / item|20% Off
6 Pieces of Porcelain Plates, Rozenthal, Czechoslovakia
By Rosenthal
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original conditions.
Porcelain
Large Porcelain Golden Art Studio Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large porcelain golden Art Studio Line vase by Rosenthal. Signature stamp on bottom.
Porcelain
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1974 "Balthasar"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1974, produced by Rosenthal Motif: The Holy Three Kings Designed by: Bjoern Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box. Box h...
Porcelain
Set of Three Vintage Rosenthal Ceramic Sculptural Paper Bags by Tapio Wirkkaia
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 ...
Ceramic
Large Jan Van Der Vaart Porcelain Taurus Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Jan van der Vaart
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking large and colorful porcelain vase designed by influential ceramist Jan Van Der Vaart for Rosenthal and manufactured in Germany. This vase is in the Taurus pattern that has a curved shape with folded sides. The stylized decoration of a calla lily and leaves is by German artist and designer Brigitte Doege. Signed on the side and bottom. From Wikipedia: Johannes Jacobus (Jan) van der Vaart (The Hague, 17 October 1931 – Leiden, 8 November 2000) was an influential Dutch ceramist from the 20th century, known as founder of the abstract-geometric ceramics...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Postmodern Glass Candleholder from Rosenthal Studio Line, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Glass Candleholder from Rosenthal Studio Line, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials...
Glass
Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Candelabra Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Striking mid-century modern four-arm candelabra crafted in white porcelain with rich gilt detailing. Rosenthal, Germany, this sculptural candleholder features elegant curved arms, go...
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
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1991 "Christmas Carols"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1991, produced by Rosenthal Motif: Kommet, ihr Hirten Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box. Box has s...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Porcelain Flower Vase Liguria Gilbert Portanier Studio-Linie Germany
By Gilbert Portanier, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal porcelain hand painted flower vase Series LIGURIA designed by Gilbert Portanier and made in Germany for Studio-Linie. The vase features multi-color abstra...
Gold Leaf
Middle 20th Century Rococo Two Dinner Plates Blue Gilt Flowers Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Uppsala , SE
Stunning set of 2 Rosenthal Selb Germany dinner plate These decorative collectible plate featuring a vibrant central floral bouquet surrounded by elaborate gold gilding and a rich co...
Porcelain
"Hombre" two-seat sofa by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Furniture, 1970s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Two-seat sofa from the Hombre series, designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, produced as part of the Rosenthal Furniture program. In 1972, Rosenthal expanded its activities be...
Leather, Oak
Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal Olive Green, Gold and Black Vide Poche, 1960s
By Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare porcelain vide poche by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal. Geometric pattern on the base is punctuated with gold details, signed, see last photo. In very good vintage...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Danish Modern Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and petite porcelain bud vase designed by renowned Danish ceramicist, Bjorn Wiinblad, for Rosenthal studio-line Germany. Vase itself has a modernist, curvaceous form with Wi...
Porcelain
Postmodern Memphis Style Vase by Thomas, Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal, Thomas
Located in Halle, DE
A very rare and extraordinary Postmodern base by Thomas Porzellan, Atelier Collection, a Division of Rosenthal. Made in Germany in the 1980s this obj...
Porcelain
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1976 "Angel of the Trumpet"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1976, produced by Rosenthal Motif: The Angel and her Trompet Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box. Bo...
Porcelain
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1975 "Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1975, produced by Rosenthal Motif: The Proclamation Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box. Box has sig...
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
Serpentina Daybed Lounger By Burkhard Vogtherr For Rosenthal in BlueFiberglass
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Halle, DE
Rocking Lounger Model “Serpentina”, designed in 1976 by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Einrichtungen. Version in fiberglass plastic. No fabric-cover available. Significant signs of ...
Fiberglass
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjorn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1973 "Melchior"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1973, produced by Rosenthal Motif: Melchior Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box. Box has signs of we...
Porcelain
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas plate 1981 "Boy Jesus at the Temple"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1981, produced by Rosenthal Motif: The Child with the scholars in the Temple Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in ...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Teardrop Form Glass Vase in Yellow and Scarlet
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a splash of vibrant artistry into your home with this exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Teardrop Form Glass Vase, signed by Rosenthal. Crafted in Germany during th...
Blown Glass
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas plate 1983 "Nativity of Jesus"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1983, produced by Rosenthal Motif: Silent Night Holy Night Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box and p...
Porcelain
Studio Line Anniversary Porcelain Set by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the German porcelain collection from Rosenthal and designed by the Dane Bjørn Wiinbladh. It comes in the yellow color scale, hand painted and partly metal gilded. The set con...
Gold Leaf
Coffe Table by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio Line, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
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
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1982 "Baptism of Jesus"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1982, produced by Rosenthal Motif: John the Babtist Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box. Box has sig...
Porcelain
A Rare 1990s Pop Art Glass Tray New York Designed by Andy Warhol for Rosenthal
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1990s Rosenthal Studio-Line huge rectangular glass tray features a striking black and white architectural depiction of the Empire State Building, paying homage to Andy Warh...
Cut Glass
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas plate 1979 "The flight to Egypt"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1979, produced by Rosenthal Motif: The Flight to Egypt Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 ...
Porcelain
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Porcelain Pillow Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany, c.1980
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjørn Wiinblad Porcelain Pillow Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany, c.1980.
Porcelain
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1989 "Christmas Carols"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1989, produced by Rosenthal Motif: Wer klopfet an Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box and pamphlet. ...
Porcelain
Set of 12 Clarion Wine Glasses signed Rosenthal by Sigrid Hartmann-Reelitz
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A striking set of 12 Mid-Century Modernist wine glasses, expertly crafted and signed by the esteemed German brand Rosenthal, circa 1980. From the Clarion collection, these glasses sh...
Glass
$886Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Set, Germany, 1923-1925
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pre-war Rosenthal porcelain set from 1923-1925. Very good condition. the set includes: - jug height 13 cm width 25 cm depth 15 cm - sugar...
Porcelain
Coffee Set For 6 Guests, Raymond Loewy & Richard Latham, Rosenthal
By Raymond Loewy, Richard Latham, Rosenthal
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
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1984 "Christmas Carols"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1984, produced by Rosenthal Motif: Jingle Bells Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box and pamphlet. Bo...
Porcelain
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1987 "Christmas Carols"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1987, produced by Rosenthal Motif: O du fröhliche Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box and pamphlet. ...
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
$900Sale Price|25% Off
100-years Anniversary Porcelain Jar by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
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
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...
Porcelain
1973, Verner Panton for Rosenthal, 1-2-3 Serie, Rare Chaise Longue, Ochre Fabric
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Fabric, Upholstery
Rare pair Bjorn Wiinblad ceramic Mermaid Candlesticks
By Bijorn Winblad, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Pair ceramic candlestick holders by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. c1970 Whimsical style mermaid candleholders.
Ceramic
Bjorn Wiinblad Christmas Plate Angel with Harp 1978 Collectible Limited Ed 11 in
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bj0rn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1978 "Angel with Harp". limited edition 11 inches diameter. Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1978, produced by Rosenthal. Dimensions: 11.25 in....
Porcelain
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Form 2000 MCM Chop Plate in Sunburst Pattern
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1950s large porcelain chop plate or round serving platter designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal in Germany. Bright white interiors surface with silver and gold atomic "sunb...
Porcelain
$437Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of 6 Salad or Dessert Plates Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal 'Concertina', 1990s
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Andernach, DE
A magnificent vintage Studio-Line series designed by artist Björn Wiinblad. The series was launched in 1990 and is now out of print. “Concertina” is usually lavishly decorated—but he...
Porcelain
Lacquered Wood and Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 6 by Oswald Mathias Ungers
By Rosenthal
Located in Toronto, CA
Proof that black and white never get boring. Their crisp contrast makes these chairs chameleons; they could lend a pop-art presence to a crisp room, or just as naturally melt into the background of an ornate, more traditional space. Designed by architect Oswald Mathias Ungers...
Wood, Lacquer, Leather