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.
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
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 6 Hand Painted Dishes by Bjorn Winblad for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
German Set Of 6 Hand Painted Dishes By Bjorn Winblad For Rosenthal 1970s.
Ceramic
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
$300Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Studio Line Vases by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of midcentury papagena vases by Danish artist-cum-designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal of Germany as part of their extensive artist-led Studio Line series, circa 1970s. #547...
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
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
Bjørn Wiinblad Rosenthal Ceramic Table Lamp Yellow Glaze Denmark 1970s
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Bjørn Wiinblad Rosenthal ceramic table lamp produced in the 1970s in Denmark. This monumental table lamp features a high-gloss glazed surface in contrasting bright yellow and deep bl...
Ceramic
1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original Panton 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...
Metal, Chrome
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
Porcelain Jewelry Dish by Rosenthal Animal Elephant Design
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German white porcelain jewelry dish with Elephant design by Rosenthal, circa 20th century, Germany. Dish is square with large elephant at c...
Porcelain
Porcelain Dish, Rosenthal Pompadour, Germany, 1944
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain plate, a product of the Pompadour series of the valued German manufacturer Rosenthal. Porcelain in ecru color, decorated with gilding and a motif of floral bouquets Signe...
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
Modern R Peynet Studio Linie Romeo & Juliet patt. 4 pcs. Rosenthal Porcelain 50s
By Raymond Peynet, Rosenthal
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
$996Sale Price|40% Off
Dror Benshertrit for Rosenthal Germany, Vases of Phases Silver Porcelain Vase.
By Rosenthal, Dror Benshetrit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Silver edition of the Vases of Phases, 10.5". Vases of Phases symbolizes the experience of changes in life for the artist Dror Benshertrit. Accordingly, his development of th...
Porcelain
Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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
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
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
$297Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
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
$447Sale Price|20% Off
Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Centerpiece, fruit bowl, plate in black porcelain, vintage modernism, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie...
Porcelain
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
Rosenthal Jugendstil Porcelain Clock with the Goddess Diana (Artemis) the Hunter
By Karl Himmelstoss, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jugendstil porcelain clock. By Rosenthal. In blanc de chine porcelain with gilt accents throughout and a gold washed clock face. Perched atop the clock is the Godde...
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
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
1970's Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vase By Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
1970's mid-century modern porcelain decorative vase by Rosenthal, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Porcelain
Six Dinner Plates Rosenthal Germany Flowers Gilts
By Rosenthal
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rosenthal Six Dinner Plates These porcelain plates features a delicate floral pattern in the center and a raised gold leaf trim on the border Diameter 28 cm (11,02 inches) In very go...
Porcelain
$464Sale Price|20% Off
Rosenthal Germany Crystal center Piece or Bowl
By Rosenthal
Located in Plainview, NY
A Rosenthal crystal center piece or bowl. This lovely piece by the German maker is signed " Rosenthal Germany" . The crystal center piece or bowl ...
Crystal
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
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
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 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
Rosenthal Porcelain Jewelry Dish 'Rendezvous' Female Figures
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German oval white porcelain jewelry dish with female(s) figurative design, 'Rendezvous', by Rosenthal, circa early to mid-20th century, Germany. Dish features hand painte...
Porcelain
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
$808Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal “Modulation” Porcelain Coffee and Dessert Service
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Debrecen, HU
An elegant Rosenthal Studio-Line “Modulation” porcelain coffee and dessert service, designed by the celebrated Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produced in Germany in the 1970s by...
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
Large 22cm OP Art Vase Porcelain Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP Art Porcelain vase Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Martin Freyer Decade: 1970s This original vintage OP Art vase was produced in the 1970s in Germa...
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
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
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
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
$409Sale Price|20% Off
Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Dish Plate for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Vintage dish plate in black porcelain designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie with shiny and matte tone-on-tone dec...
Porcelain
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
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
Studio Line "Porcelain Noire" Gilded Vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
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
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
$561Sale Price|39% Off
Rosenthal Germany White Vase design Kuno Fischer Studio Line Argent
By Rosenthal
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing vase designed by Cuno Fischer (1914-1973) for Rosenthal Studio Linie. It has a simple structure with an elegant silhouette that widens slightly towards the top; this shape is...
Silver Leaf
Set of 2 Abstract porcelain Vases by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Cuno Fischer Decade: 1980s Set of two graphic, modernist porcelain vases...
Porcelain
Coffee Tea Service Flash One Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Dorothy Hafner 1985 for Rosenthal Studio-Line Germany. Porcelain, mint green and black glazed, 11 pieces, 1 x coffee pot, 2 x coffee cup with saucers, 2 x plates, 2 x ...
Porcelain
$325 / set
Rosenthal Vase and Ashtray, 1960
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully tailored and textured porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio Line with matching ashtray for AEG-Telefunken.
Porcelain
Service for Six Rosenthal “Romance” Crystal Stemware by Bijorn Wiinblad
By Bijorn Winblad, Rosenthal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare 1970’s German Rosenthal crystal stemware service for six by renowned Danish artist Bijorn Wiinblad. Part of Rosenthals “ Romance” Studio Line....
Crystal
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
Teapot Timo Sarpaneva Rosenthal Suomi
By Timo Sarpaneva, Rosenthal
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: This teapot, desinged by the renowned Timo Sarpaneva in 1974 shows exactly what functional design is all about. The whole Suomi series, inspired in form by smoo...
Porcelain
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
1960s German Flower Porcelain 24-Karat Gold Plates Set of 11 by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Sofia, BG
LIQUIDATION "He who believes he is something has ceased to become something.“ Philip Rosenthal. One large serving plate One medium serving plate Six dessert plates One main course plate Two salad...
Porcelain
Rococo Porcelain Coffee Tea set Rosenthal Sanssouci Romantic scene 1930
By Rosenthal
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rococo style Rosenthal Germany Series Sanssouci Caffe/tea cup with sauces and dessert plate Plate d 17,5 cm Sauce 13,5 cm Cup d 9 cm h 5 cm Finest Porcelain has nice deep ivory col...
Porcelain
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine Of A Fox Terrier Dog
By Rosenthal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rosenthal porcelain figurine of a dog. It depicts a very well done hand painted white, brown and black Fox Terrier dog. He is standing up with a sweet gaze trying to tell you to pick him up. The Rosenthal Group...
Porcelain
Set of 2 Porcelain Vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1970
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vases, set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Björn Wiinblad Decade: 1970s This original vintage Op Art vas...
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
Ceramic
$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 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