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.
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
Vase Model 2646 by Beate Kuhn for Rosenthal, 1950s
By Rosenthal, Beate Kuhn
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
Loewy Modern Form 2000 Grasses Pattern Coffee Service 3 Pcs Rosenthal Germany
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
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
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
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, Gustav Oppel, 'Salambo', Art Deco Porcelain Figure, Circa 1930's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
Rosenthal- Gustav Oppel (1891-1978) - 'Salambo' - Model Number 956/2 - Fine Art Deco 'snake charmer' porcelain figurine - hand painted - featuring gold gi...
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
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
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
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
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 ducks on enameled porcelain base from Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of ducks on enameled porcelain base from Rosenthal. Pair of enamelled porcelain ducks from Rosenthal, model by Willy Zügel, Germany, 20th century. Signed and marked on the base....
Porcelain
Abstract Floral Vase Rosenthal Studio-Line, by Wolfgang Bauer 1970s, Germany
By Rosenthal, Wolfgang Bauer
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
Autumn Bjorn Wiinblad Four Seasons Plate For Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Bjorn Wiinblad the Autumn plate from the one of the four seasons plates. Manufacturer in the 1970s by Nymølle in Denmark. Perfect condition.
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 Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
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
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
Rosenthal Form 2000 "Linear" Dinnerware set by Raymond Loewy (54 Pieces)
By Rosenthal, Raymond Lowey
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
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
Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal. Great condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'. Measurements Large: 19,5 cm x 12,...
Ceramic, Porcelain
1990s Rosenthal Campbell Soup Glass Square Vide Poche Designed by Andy Warhol
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
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
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
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Studio Line Pillow Vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice Studio Line pillow vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The vase is signed by Danish artist-cum-designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal of Germany as part of their...
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
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
White Matte Porcelain Faces Fruit Centerpiece Bowl Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pure white understanded relief sculpture bowl by a mid-century giant, Bjorn Wiinblad. Signed to bottom with model number. No chips, rings true like a bell when tapped.
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1985
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
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 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
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
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Emilio Pucci, Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
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
$421Sale Price|20% Off
Rosenthal Porcelain Centerpiece Plate Chippendale Decoration 1940s
By Rosenthal
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted Rosenthal porcelain bowl stand, Chippendale decoration, made in the 1940s Ø cm 34 h cm 8 Rosenthal is a German company founded in 1879 in Bavaria. Produces porcelain a...
Porcelain
Floral Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Rosemonde Nairac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Urn shape floral motive porcelain vase by Rosenthal.
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Jar for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Jar for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century.
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
Rare Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal jar container storage pot, 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal jar container storage pot, 1970’s Dimensions: 15cm H, 10cm diameter Condition: Mint
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
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
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1986
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1986 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “O Christmas Tree” and is reason no. 4 of the series. When Rosenth...
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
Vintage Pottery Table Lamp by Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand glazed ceramic table light from Rosenthal's Studio-Line. Designed and manufactured in Germany during the early 1970s. Some auction houses attributed this design to Bjorn Wiinbla...
Ceramic
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
Mid-Century Rosenthal by Raymond Loewy Form 2000 Partial Dinner Set: 26 Pcs
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This partial dinner ware set was made by the well known Rosenthal factory of Germany in approximately 1970 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The ...
Porcelain
Hunter with Dog Figurine by Hugo Meisel for Rosenthal, Germany, 1920s
By Hugo Meisel, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and large porcelain figurine depicting a young hunter accompanied by his loyal hound, designed by Hugo Meisel and produced by Rosenthal in Germany during the 1920s. The finel...
Porcelain
Pair of "Studio Line" White Porcelain Vases by Wirkkala & Feyl for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Uta Feyl, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Rosenthal Studio-Line white bisque porcelain vases with matte finish designed by Tapio Wirkkala (taller vase) and Uta Feyl (round vase) respectively, circa 1970s. Both pieces...
Porcelain
Greek Dancer Rosenthal by Liebermann
By Rosenthal
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Greek dancer Rosenthal by Liebermann.
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
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
Porcelain and hand-painted figurine of a realistic Rosenthal bird
By Rosenthal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Porcelain and hand-painted figurine of a realistic Rosenthal bird. Beautiful porcelain carpenter's bird resting on a hand-painted trunk with a Rosenthal...
Porcelain
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
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Rosenthal Gustav Oppel Salambo Porcelain Snake Charmer Figurine 11"
By Rosenthal
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco 1920's Rosenthal porcelain figurine number H 956 titled "Salambo," designed by Gustav Oppel. Depicts a young, female snake charmer with b...
Porcelain
Set of two Table Lamps with Silk Landscape Shades, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of 70s table lamps with a blue glazed ceramic vase and a hand painted landscape on silk shades designed by Rosenthal Germany. The set is in original good condition. Per...
Ceramic, Silk
Mid-Century Crystal Ashtray with Crenelated Angular Motif Signed Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist crystal ashtray, crafted circa 1980 and signed by Rosenthal, exemplifies the sleek sophistication and sharp aesthetic associated with Modernist design. Th...
Crystal
German Porcelain Centerpiece Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain German centerpiece plateau, in the Rococo design style, by Rosenthal, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Piece is white p...
Gold
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
German White Matte Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A German white matte porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio-Line Collection, circa late-20th century, Germany. Oval in shape with organic modern design on around - front, side and back. Maker's mark on bottom...
Ceramic, 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
Set of Five Rosenthal Vases Black Studio-Line by Dresler and Treyden
By Rosenthal, Elsa Fischer-Treyden, Paul Dresler
Located in London, GB
Set of five black Rosenthal porcelain vases marked Studio-line designed. Four are by Helmut Dresler (1927-2016), hand painted three in sliver geometric chequer design and one a V motif. One is by Elisa Fisher-Treyden (1901-1995). They all have a black gloss and mat surface and have an oval opening and a rectangular form. Helmut Dresler's works are in the State Museum for Porcelain in Selb-Plößberg...
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
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