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.
1960's Modernist Porcelain Vases Collection by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Stunning collection of 5 1970's Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal porcelain vases collection by various designers, in good vintage condition with minor wear and patina. They are all diff...
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
Exceptional Mid-Century Uta Feyl "Venus" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal Studio Linie
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An exceptional mid-century studio art ceramic vase designed by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal, Germany, dating to the 1970s. This striking piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and mod...
Ceramic
Vintage Bjorn Wiinblad Studio Line Rosenthal Germany
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rosenthal Studio-linie 'Arundo' vase by Bjorn Wiinblad, Germany 1986 - German porcelain. Signed Björn Winblad on the wall, makers mark on the bottom. A cute little vase of exceptiona...
Porcelain
$187Sale Price|25% Off
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.
Glass
ROSENTHAL - SQUARES - Mid Century Crystal Wine Glass - Germany - Circa 1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - SQUARES (Pattern) - Rare Mid Century wheel cut clear crystal wine glass - featuring a band of six engraved squares to the outside - signed on the base - Ge...
Crystal
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
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Crystalline Pattern China Set 50 Pieces
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal "Crystalline" pattern china set, circa 1950s. This set consists of 50 pieces total including eleven (11) dinner plates measuring 10.5" diameter, twelve (1...
Porcelain
Uta Feyl for Rosenthal Studio-Linie White Bisque Porcelain Calla Lily Vase
By Uta Feyl, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant sculptural porcelain vase designed by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany. Executed in matte white bisque porcelain, the vase features an architectural, organic form...
Porcelain
Christmas 1979 Wall Plate by Wiinblad, Hand Painted Gold Porcelain, Rosenthal
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. This plate is the 1979 editi...
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
Bjørn Wiinblad Vintage Porcelain Wall Plate, Rosenthal 1975, Germany
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1975 porcelain wall plate by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany, dated 1975 and featuring the artist’s signature. The decorative plate presents two figures surrounded by e...
Porcelain
Wall Mounted Glass Parable designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bijorn Winblad, Rosenthal
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
Large Porcelain Group 'Joy of Life' by J. Limburg Rosenthal Selb Germany Ca 1923
By Limburg, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely Rare Large Art Nouveau Group: Monumental figure of Flora with chin-length hair in a long dress loosely embracing the beautiful body, her right foot resting on a low pedest...
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
White China Porcelain Vase by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Jan van der Vaart
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
ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer - Germany - 20th Century
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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
Beautiful Midcentury Björn Winblad "Romanze" China Vase Rosenthal Studio Linie
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
Rosenthal Frosted Crystal Bowl, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very elegant Rosenthal Studio-Linie scalloped crystal bowl. Frosted up to mid, clear up to top, maker's mark on upper rim, Rosenthal Studio-Linie and original manufacturer's label. E...
Crystal
Set of 2 Floral Vases Tapio Wirkkala Polygon Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Tapio Wirkkala Decade: 1980s This original vintage Op Art vase ...
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
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Round Stylized Ceramic Lidded Trinket Box with Apple Motif by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Round stylized ceramic lidded trinket box with apple motif by Rosenthal Studio Line, circa 1970s. The box is in very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks or crazing and measu...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Porcelain Art Vases by W. Bauer for Rosenthal, Germany, circa 1970
By W. C. Bauer, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
A set of 2 porcelain art vases by W. Bauer for Rosenthal, Germany, circa 1970. In excellent condition commensurate of age, both vases are in well preserved condition with no chips o...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
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
Wall mounted Frosted Glass Art object with the Parable of the Good Samaritan
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 ...
Sheet Metal
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal porcelain jug , 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal porcelain jug , 1970s Dimensions: 15cm Height , 7cm Width , 11cm Depth Condition: Good Material: Porcelain
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
Christmas Glass Wall Plate by Bjørn Wiinblad 1976, Limited Edition for Rosenthal
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. The Christmas decoration has...
Crystal
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 hav...
Glass
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
Mid Century German Porcelain Studio Vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal 6.5"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio white porcelain vase featuring a matte-relief nude female medallion design. Bavaria / Germany, circa 1960s...
Porcelain
$136Sale 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
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
Rosenthal Eosin Vase & Bowl Trio, Johan van Loon, Helmut Drexler, Germany, 1990s
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Three porcelain forms by Dutch designer Johan van Loon, finished in Helmut Drexler's satin multicolour Eosin decor, for Rosenthal Studio Linie, Germany, 1990s. The set comprises a bo...
Porcelain
Exaltation Crystal Bowl by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: Giftware, cut curved lines, uneven edge Pattern number: 54089 Pattern: Exaltation by Rosenthal Status: Discontinued. Actual: 2002 - 2005 In...
Crystal
1970 Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Lotus White Porcelain Serving Bowl Made in Germany
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful porcelain serving bowl Lotus in white designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal in Germany. It is in very good vintage condition without any cracks or chips. The designer Bj...
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
1990s Campbell Soup Square Glass Tray Designed by Andy Warhol for Rosenthal
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The glass tray designed by Andy Warhol for Rosenthal is a decorative tray that features Warhol's iconic Campbell Soup can designs. This tray was created in the 1990s by Rosenthal, a German porcelain and glassware manufacturer, as part of a limited edition series of home decor items featuring Warhol's artwork. It's in perfect condition, probably never used, and signed by Andy Warhol on the front and labeled by Rosenthal on the bottom. The tray is made of clear glass and has a square shape with rounded corners, making it a compact but eye-catching piece of decor. The tray's surface features a continuous, colorful reproduction of one of Warhol's Campbell Soup can designs, which were first created in the 1960s as part of his exploration of consumer culture and advertising. The tray's design is simple but bold, and its use of vibrant colors and familiar imagery make it a great conversation starter and a fun addition to any room. As a limited edition item designed by a well-known artist, the tray may have some collectible value among fans of Warhol's work or collectors of vintage glassware...
Glass
Rosenthal Germany Op Art Huge White Relief Porcelain Vase, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white porcelain op art relief vase with shiny glaze from the 1960s, designed and executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.
Porcelain
Year Plate by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978
By Rosenthal, Eduardo Paolozzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing bisque porcelain year plate, designed by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978, number 1620 from a limited series of 3000, complete with certificate and original box.
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
Set of 3 Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Christmas Glass Plates 1976, 1977 & 1980
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
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. The Christmas decoration has bee...
Crystal
Large OP Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Rosenthal Studio Line, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP Art porcelain vase Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage OP Art vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is ma...
Glass
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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
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
Postmodern German Nostro Leather Chair by Andreas Weber for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Nostro Leather Chair by Andreas Weber for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980er An impressive chair by Rosenthal, based on a design by Andreas Weber from the 1980s. The ...
Leather, Ash
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Gianni Versace Rosenthal Clear Crystal Bowl, Germany, 20th Century
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianni Versace designed for Rosenthal Arabesque clear crystal decorative bowl / Made in Germany Original mark at underside Diameter: 7 inches / Height: 2 inches 1 available in stock...
Glass
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
Gerhard Schliepstein for Rosenthal Bavaria Art Deco Porcelain Wall Busts
By Gerhard Schliepstein, Rosenthal
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of Art Deco wall masks was designed by German sculptor Gerhard Schliepstein for Rosenthal, Bavaria, and carries the model numbers 400 and 402. Each mask shares an identical...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Art Deco Porcelain Vase, Enameled, Germany, Circa 1940
By Rosenthal
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Porcelain vase, imitating paper bag. Signed Rosenthal, Studio Linie, Germany, Maison. Germany, CIRCA 1940.
Ceramic
Coffee Dessert Service Bjørn Wiinblad by Rosenthal Hilton , 1980
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Bronx, NY
Coffee dessert service by Rosenthal "Hilton" 1980 Germany. Danissh artist Bjørn Wiinblad. 14 Mocca cups, 14 dessert plates, 1 creamer , 1 sugar bowl and a Coffee pot. In a shiny rose...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelaine Noire Plissée Vase Pair by Martin Freyer
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of matte black bisque porcelain vases from the “Plissée” series, designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line in 1968 and produced in Germany during the 1980s. The surfac...
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
1990s Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A sophisticated and striking Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase designed by the celebrated Italian designer Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany. This sculptural pie...
Porcelain
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
Large OP Art Vase Porcelain Vase by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal, Germany
By Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
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
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
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
20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century hand painted red ceramic table lamp with floral decorations by Rosenthal in very good authentic condition. Measurements without the shade 40/20 and 62/45 cm. Germany, ci...
Ceramic
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