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.
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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
Vintage German Studio Line Brotzeit Ceramic Vase from Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Studio Line Brotzeit Ceramic Vase from Rosenthal, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials...
Metal
Sculptural PISA Vase by Werner Uhl Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Stunning Rosenthal Studio Vase of the PISA series, designed by Werner Uhl. The design captivates viewers with its minimalist aesthetic, matte gla...
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 ...
Porcelain
$748Sale Price|25% Off
1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Series Dining Chair in Brown Fabric
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item 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 Beach,...
Steel
Set of 3 Framed Porcelain Plates, Modern, Signed, German, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rosenthal collectible, set of three framed German plates. One by Vasarely, 1936. "Leben und Leben lassen, Liben und Lieben lassen" Limited edition, s...
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Jar for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Jar for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century.
Porcelain
$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
Modern R Peynet Studio Linie Romeo & Juliet patt. 4 pcs. Rosenthal Porcelain 50s
By Rosenthal, Raymond Peynet
Located in Miami, FL
A grouping of 4 porcelain pieces from a series created by Raymund Peynet for Rosenthal., Germany in the 1950s. The design is of a couple of lovers in different tender scenes. One is ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Artist Plate No. 11 by Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal, Mid-Century, 1980s Germany
By Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal
Located in Andernach, DE
Art print wall plate by Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal was inspired by the cathedral of Florence, Italy: ''Unser Dom vereint Rhythmus und Geist unserer Stadt'' ('''Our cathedral combines...
Porcelain
Ambrogio Pozzi Rosenthal White Geometric Op Art Porcelain Vase, Germany, 1980s
By Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white fully glazed cone-shaped porcelain vase Plissee from the 1980s, designed by Ambrogio Pozzi in 1985, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In excellent condition.
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...
Porcelain
Loewy Modern Form 2000 Grasses Pattern Coffee Service 3 Pcs Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Modern porcelain coffee service set consisting of coffee pot, creamer and lidded sugar by Rosenthal in the GRASSES pattern with the iconic ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
ROSENTHAL - SQUARES - Mid Century Crystal Liqueur Glass - Germany - Circa 1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - SQUARES (Pattern) - Rare Mid Century wheel cut clear crystal liqueur glass - featuring a band of six engraved squares to the outside of the glass - signed ...
Crystal
Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad, Midcentury Ceramic Charger, Germany, circa 1960s
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer, 1879-Present) - BJØRN WIINBLAD (Designer, 1919-2006) ROMANZE (Studio Line) - midcentury large ceramic charger - featuring a modernist textured finish with gi...
Ceramic
Rosenthal Porcelain Charger Bjorn Wiinblad of Mid Summer Night Dream Germany 70s
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Miami, FL
Rosenthal porcelain charger of Mid Summer Night's Dream motif by Bjørn Wiinblad from the 1970s. Lovely and fun interpretation of a scene from Shakespeare's play of reposing nude on t...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
1990s Pop Art Marylin Monroe Glass Tray Signed by Andy Warhol for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking vintage curved glass tray from the 1990s features Andy Warhol’s iconic pop art depiction of Marilyn Monroe, rendered in a bold and vibrant palette of turquoise, yellow,...
Glass
Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal with Leaf, Birds and Chrysanthemum, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Porcelain vase by Rosenthal with leaf, birds and chrysanthemum, Germany A Rosenthal porcelain vase, listed as R782, Rosenthal-Continental. Painted leaf, birds and chrysanthemum pa...
Porcelain
Vintage Rosenthal Glass Flower Plate Andy Warhol Design, Barware 80's Purple Red
By Rosenthal, (after) Andy Warhol
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic blown glass flower plate designed by and after Andy Warhol and produced by Rosenthal is from the 1980's. It came in 4 different color waves and this is the last one we ha...
Glass
Jeff Koons Illy Collection Pop Art Espresso Set of 5 Porcelain by Rosenthal 2001
By Rosenthal, Jeff Koons
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Pop Art Illy Collection Espresso Service for five place setting designed by Jeff Koons made in Germany 2001 by Rosenthal. 5 signed, numbered cappuccino cups...
Porcelain, Paint
Rare 6-person Silver Plated Metal Lotus cutlery set by Rosenthal, 1960s
By Karl Gustav Hansen, Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare 6-person silver-Plated metal cutlery set designed by Bjorn Wiinblad & K. G. Hansen for Rosenthal Studio Linie, round the 1960/70s. This set remains in brand new condition: Never...
Silver, Brass
Hans Wohlrab Rosenthal Studio-Line ”Acropolis” Diabolo White Porcelain Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant Rosenthal Studio-Line Diabolo vase was designed by Hans Wohlrab, showcasing the refined minimalism and sculptural quality characteristic of his mid-century work. Crafted...
Porcelain
Set of 2 Vintage German Glass Fortuna Line Vases from Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant glass vases of Rosenthal in two sizes. H: 25 / 20.5 cm W: 9.5 / 9 cm This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass Color: Green Period: 1970s ...
Glass
Modernist Off White Ceramic Lidded Box with Stylized Apple Motif by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated ceramic lidded box was realized by the esteemed maker Rosenthal. It features a round body with a sculptural pull in the form of a...
Ceramic
Rosenthal Studio Line Porcelain Relief Plaque by Natale Sapone 'Limited Edition'
By Rosenthal, Natale Sapone
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning wall plaque by Natale Sapone. The plaque is "new" because it has been kept in its original box. The plaque was produced in 1972 in an edition of...
Porcelain
Set of 4 Vintage German Studio Line Brotzeit Shot Glasses in Ceramic, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Studio Line Brotzeit Shot Glasses in Ceramic from Rosenthal, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution markIt is completel...
Ceramic
$260Sale Price / item|20% Off
Midcentury Modern Rosenthal Studio Line Ashtray Catchall Tapio Wirkkala
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
*Three (3) available, each sold separately, as per listing. German white porcelain ashtray (or catchall) in the 'variation' pattern, Midcentury Modern period, attributed to Finnish...
Porcelain
Modernist White Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist white porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6"W x 3"D x 6"H. ...
Porcelain
1970, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Office Chair, Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible ...
Metal, Chrome
Postmodern Tac Series Box with Lid from Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Tac Series Box with Lid from Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass...
Glass
Rosenthal Service Trolley by Waldemar Rothe
By Rosenthal
Located in Weesp, NL
Service trolley 1980s rosenthal by Waldemar Rothe. Elegant Service bar Cart designed by Waldemar Rothe for Rosenthal, Germany. The two-tier cart has a ...
Chrome
Classic Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Space Age Lead crystal glass horizon pillar candle holder, vide poche, catchall, bowl made in Germany. To me it looks...
Crystal
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Finest Quality Rosenthal Germany French Bulldog Porcelain Dog Figurine
By Rosenthal
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, vintage retired, handmade and hand painted in Germany, Rosenthal porcelain French Bull dog figurine. The dog has been masterfully hand...
Porcelain
Mid-Century German White Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant, white porcelain vase according to a design by Bjørn Wiinblad from the 1960s. The decor is embedded shows a fine relief with a matt finish. This piece has an attribution mark...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelain Jewelry Dish Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A small, beautiful, white and gold porcelain jewelry dish by Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain, Germany, 20th century. With designer and marker's mar...
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...
Porcelain
Large Postmodern Glass Block Vase from Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Postmodern Glass Block Vase from Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass ...
Glass
Original Rosenthal White Porcelain Flower Vase Hand Painted Gold Leaf Flowers
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal porcelain hand painted flower vase attributed to Bjorn Wiinblad and made in Germany by Rosenthal. The vase features multi floral blossoms in Gold Leaf. M...
Gold Leaf
Raymond Loewy Ebony Black Rosenthal Germany fine china coffee service for six
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Ferndale, MI
Elegant 15 piece Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal coffee service . Six cups 4.25" diameter 2.5" tall , six saucers 6.5" diameter , creamer 3" diam...
Porcelain
Studio Line "Porcelain Noire" Gilded Vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Studio Line "Porcelain Noire" gilded vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. An exquisite and highly collectible porcelain vase designed by the world-renowned Danish arti...
Porcelain
Mid-Century German Ceramic Vase from Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Ceramic Vase from Rosenthal, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic ...
Ceramic
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
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Bowl, Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Bowl, Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century.
Porcelain
Plissee Porcelain Vase Duo by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, 1968
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
White bisque porcelain vase duo from the Plissée series, designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line in 1968 and produced in Germany during the 1970s. Both vases feature Fre...
Porcelain
Gold Porcelain Dragon Jewelry Dishes by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, set of two (2) German white and gold oval porcelain jewelry dishes with dragon design, signed by designer, for Rosenthal, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Dishes are sig...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio Line Porcelaiin Otto Piene 'Limited Edition'
By Otto Piene, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning wall plaque by Otto Piene for Rosenthal. The plaque was produced in 1973 in an edition of 3000, and this one is number 1670. It is a decorative art plate in a rainbow desi...
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain 10.5" Plate for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain 10.5" Plate for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century.
Porcelain
3 Rosenthal „Luise“ Midcentury Porcelain Pastel Vases, Fritz Heidenreich, German
By Selb Porcelain, Rosenthal, Fritz Heidenreich
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three lovely mid-century vases from the 1950s. Designed by Fritz Heidenreich and executed by Rosenthal Germany, Kunstabteilung Selb. Made of porcelain / china, available in thr...
Porcelain
Postmodern Cupola Series Sugar Pot from Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Cupola Series Sugar Pot from Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic Additional inf...
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line Porcelain Vases "Chicken" , 1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Naples, IT
Black and white matte porcelain vases in which the protagonist is a stylized chicken, deprived of its head. A design object that is suitable for decorating any type of environment....
Porcelain
Postmodern Hilton Series Plate from Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Hilton Series Plate from Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic S...
Ceramic
$141Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1990 "Christmas Carols"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
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 ...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Form 2000 "Linear" Dinnerware set by Raymond Loewy (54 Pieces)
By Raymond Lowey, Rosenthal
Located in Highland, IN
The Form 2000 or "Classic Modern" line of dinnerware designed by Raymond Lowey with Richard Latham in 1954 is elegant and timeless. This 54-piece set is decorated with the rare "Lin...
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Wide Mouth Vase, Western Germany, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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 ...
Porcelain
A Hand-Painted Porcelain Table Lamp by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A hand-painted ceramic table lamp by Rosenthal. The round body featuring hand-painted floral design with pink and blue flowers and green foliage. Supported by three small curved feet...
Porcelain
Beautiful Midcentury Björn Winblad "Romanze" China Vase Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art ceramic porcelain vase made in Germany, design Björn Winblad for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or fle...
Porcelain
Rococo Cobalt Gilt Fruit Four Plates Rosenthal Germany 1928-1929
By Rosenthal
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rococo Luxury Plates Rosenthal Germany 1928-1929 4 plates with rich cobalt and amazing fruit decor Every plate has different middle decor and beautifully gilded in edges Diameter...
Porcelain
Exceptional Bowl Plate in Queensberry Marble Pattern by Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very large fruit bowl or plate in the Queensberry Marble pattern by Rosenthal Studio-Line. Nice addition to every room or table.
Porcelain
Large OP Art Vase Porcelain Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, Germany
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP Art Porcelain vase Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Martin Freyer Decade: 1970s This original vintage OP Art vase was produc...
Glass
Vintage Ashtrays and Lighter in Crystal by Rosenthal Studio Linie Design, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Rosenthal
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