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.
Vase Model 2646 by Beate Kuhn for Rosenthal, 1950s
By Beate Kuhn, Rosenthal
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Beathe Kuhn (1927-2015) was a German ceramist and ceramic sculptor. She designed asymmetrical porcelain vases for the Rosenthal AG porcelain manufactory between 1953 and 1957. Her wo...
Porcelain
White China Porcelain Vase by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal
By Jan van der Vaart, Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing china porcelain studio art vase made in Germany, by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal, circa 1980s. Vase is in very good condition with no chi...
Porcelain
A Large Vintage Rosenthal Gray Glass Battuto Style Bullet-form Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in San Francisco, CA
the bullet-form vase in gray glass with oculus opening above a frosted upper section over a carved faceted lower portion tapering to the base; this chiseled glass method is similar t...
Cut Glass
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1988
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1988 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” and is reason no. 6 of the se...
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
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1993
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1993 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Away in a manger”. When Rosenthal asked the Danish artist to illu...
Porcelain
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...
Porcelain
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
1910s Rosenthal Putto & Monkey Porcelain Sculpture by Ferdinand Liebermann
By Rosenthal, Ferdinand Liebermann
Located in Vienna, AT
An unusual porcelain figurine displaying a putto being deloused by a monkey. This figurine was created by the German designer Ferdinand Liebermann in 1910 and manufactured Rosenthal ...
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
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
1970, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Office Chair, Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
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
ROSENTHAL Studio Line Wolf Bauer - Porcelain Vase - Germany - Circa 1970's
By Wolf Bauer, Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL Studio Line Wolf Bauer (Designer) - Mid Century gilt and floral decorated vase - signed in the design - Rosenthal stamp to the base - Germany - circa 1970's. Excellent/m...
Ceramic
Rare Rosenthal Figurine Table Lamp by K.Himmelstoss, circa 1916
By Rosenthal
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Very rare figurine group “Festreigen” table lamp, designed by Karl Himmelstoss, 1913, executed by Rosenthal, 1916. White porcelain, three dancing graces in long robes on stepped, profiled and fluted round base, signed on the base (embossed) “K.Himmelstoss”, green color stamp under glaze “Rosenthal Bavaria...
Brass
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1994
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1994 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming”. When Rosenthal asked the Danish art...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1991
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1991 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Oh Sheperds, men and women come...” and is reason no. 9 of the se...
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
Mid Century 99 Piece Set of Porcelain China Rosenthal Parisian Spring Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous sets of beautiful and elegant china by Rosenthal. 99 PCs which consist of 12 each of the following, dinner plates, salad plates, bread/desert plates, fruit cups, soup bowls, Tea cups, saucers. Coffee pot with lid, 2 sugar bowls with lids, gravy boat with attached underdish, creamer, 3 platters, covered vegetable dish, and a open vegetable dish. 1 extra saucer. In excellent condition. Only damage is a cracked sugar bowl lid...
Porcelain
Colorful 1970s Art Vase Porcelain Vase Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal Germany
By Rosemonde Nairac, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase with colorful flower illustration Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Rosemunde Nairac ...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1984
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1984 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Jingle Bells” and is reason no. 2 of the series. When Rosenthal a...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1983
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1983 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Silent night”. When Rosenthal asked the Danish artist to illustra...
Porcelain
Barbara Brenner Postmodern Art Mug #3 for Rosenthal
By Barbara Brenner, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Organic postmodern porcelain art coffee or tea mug with saucer by Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal. This piece is the third produced (Künsterlertasse Nr. 3) by ...
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
Large Art Deco Figure Group 'Young Love' by J. Limburg Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Admirable Rosenthal figurine group by Josef Limburg Manufactory: Rosenthal / Selb / Bavaria / Germany Dating: manufactured circa 1925 Material and technique: porcelain / chinaware / painted / glossy finish Design: Josef Limburg 1923 'Young Love' Two naked cherubs kissing each other; a seated putto hugs the second boy crawling towards him and kisses him on the mouth; modest painting; The group of figures is based on a flat rock...
Porcelain
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
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1990
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1990 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. When Rosenthal asked the Danish artist to illustrate a new series of dishes, he decid...
Porcelain
Greek Dancer Rosenthal by Liebermann
By Rosenthal
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Greek dancer Rosenthal by Liebermann.
Porcelain
Art Déco Porcelain Figurine 'Merry March', C. Holzer-Defanti, Rosenthal Germany
By Constantin Holzer-Defanti, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Porcelaine Figurine after the dancer Lena Amsel: Dancer in an exotic Pierrot costume with a zigzag pattern, with large flounced cuffs and ma...
Porcelain
1970's Porcelain Vase - Rosenthal - Martin Freyer
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A striking sculptural porcelain vase designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, dating from the 1970s. This piece is characterized by its expressive vertical relie...
Porcelain
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...
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Bowl, Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Bowl, Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century.
Porcelain
$975Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Kontrollstelle for Rosenthal Germany Coffee / Dessert Set 54 Pieces
By Rosenthal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage coffee set designed by Kontrollstelle for Rosenthal Germany. The porcelain set comes in a bone white and taupe colorway. A complete serving...
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 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
Floral Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosemonde Nairac, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Urn shape floral motive porcelain vase by Rosenthal.
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1977
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1977 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. When Rosenthal asked the Danish artist to illustrate a new series of dishes, he decid...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1985
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1985 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “We Three Kings of Orient Are” and is reason no. 3 of the series. ...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 10,5 cm H, 6,5cm W, 6cm D Condition: Mint Material: Porcelain
Porcelain
Tureen Porcelain Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A German white porcelain soup stew tureen with hand-painted floral design and gold detail, circa mid to late-20th century, Germany. Tureen, with lid, has an octagonal shape and openi...
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
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
Rare 6-person Silver Plated Metal Lotus cutlery set by Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Karl Gustav Hansen, Bjørn Wiinblad
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
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...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1989
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1989 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and is reason no. 7 of the series. Wh...
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
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'...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1987
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1987 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and is r...
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
$84Sale Price|76% Off
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...
Glass
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
Barbara Brenner Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Barbara Brenner
Located in Miami, FL
Organic postmodern porcelain vase by Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal, 1980s.
Porcelain
33cm Op Art Vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line Germany, 1970s
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 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...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Woman by L. Friedrich-Gronau
By Rosenthal, Lore Friedrich-Gronau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage German porcelain figurine. Designed by Lore Friedrich-Gronau for Rosenthal. In the form of an elegant woman in a strapless white dress and jewelry. Marked the base ...
Porcelain
1990s Rosenthal Campbell Soup Glass Square Vide Poche Designed by Andy Warhol
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Rosenthal campbell soup glass small tray designed by Andy Warhol is a piece of pop art that captures the iconic imagery of the Campbell's Soup can in a functional and stylish man...
Glass
Large OP Art Vase Porcelain Vase by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP Art Porcelain vase Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Hans Theo Baumann Decade: 1970s This original vintage OP Art vase was pr...
Glass
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
Rosenthal ‘Romance’ Crystal Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rosenthal ‘Romance’ Crystal candleholders designed by Bjorn Wiinblad. They are in good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age. Meas...
Crystal
$316Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Christa Hausler Goltz Black Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal Studio Line
By Christa Hausler-Goltz, Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A 1970s black bisque porcelain Op Art vase by Christa Hausler Goltz for Rosenthal. This vase is a prime example of the Op Art movement, which was characte...
Porcelain
$499Sale Price|33% Off
Gianni Versace Centerpiece by Rosenthal, Clear Crystal, Curved Design
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianni Versace designed for Rosenthal Arabesque clear crystal curved centerpiece / Made in Germany Original mark at corner / comes in original box Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 8.5 inch...
Glass