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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Satin Porcelain Vase Duo by Fritz von Stockmayer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1940s
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Fritz von Stockmayer grey satin porcelain vase duo for Rosenthal, Germany, late 1940s. This refined pair of Rosenthal porcelain vases shows Stockmayer’s elegant approach to hand-pain...
Porcelain
Pair of Large Antique Rosenthal Gilt Bouquet Vases with Floral Decoration
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of large German porcelain vases. By Rosenthal. With a bulbous body and flaring neck. Each with 4 floral sprays on a white ground with intricate gilt vine accents throughout. The neck is cream or ivory colored. Both the rim and the footrim are gilt, and each color change from white to cream is separated by a gilt line. Marked to the base of each for Rosenthal / Selb-Plossberg...
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
Six Crystal Christmas Wall Plates by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Hand-decorated glass plates in bright colors. With Wiinblad's distinctive look, these plates are as much a decorative piece as they are a festive piece; the colors are exquisite and the classic Wiinblad look. Equipped with a hook on the back to display them on the wall or place them on a plate stand. Signed and dated 1979, 1977, 1980, 1976, 1981 and 1978. Biography Bjørn Wiinblad was a Danish painter and ceramicist known for his whimsical illustrations and carefully designed household objects. Wiinblad’s signature round-faced, smiling figures in fantastical or folkloric settings, made him a popular and admired creative talent in his native country. Born on September 20, 1918 in Copenhagen, Denmark, he trained as a typographer before becoming an artist. He worked extensively with the Nymolle and Rosenthal pottery companies, designing a commemorative annual Christmas plate for the latter in 1971. His illustrations for Hans Christian Anderson’s The Swineherd won an award from the American...
Crystal
East West Cutting Boards or Panels by Rosenthal Studio Linie Nymolle, 1990s
By Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Rosenthal Studio-Line, thick porcelain cutting boards, breakfast boards, with black and white motifs by Danish designer Björn Winblad from the magical Four Heavens series, with an or...
Porcelain
$136Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1985 "The Three Magi Follow the Star"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1985, produced by Rosenthal Motif: We three kings of Orient are Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box ...
Porcelain
Large 22cm 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 produced in the 1970s in Germa...
Porcelain
Boxed Set of Four Crystal Medusa D'Or Studio-Line White Wine Glasses by Versace
By Rosenthal, Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous boxed set of four crystal "Medusa D'Or" Studio-Line white wine glasses by Versace for Rosenthal, circa 1980s. Elevate your drinking experience with these stunning goblets!...
Crystal
Nineteen Inch Tall Rosenthal Columnar Form Porcelain Vase Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
This Rosenthal porcelain vase is classically elegant with a faceted columnar form and a satiny white glaze. The slender form and substantial height will allow for tall and dramatic f...
Porcelain
Floral Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosemonde Nairac, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Urn shape floral motive porcelain vase by Rosenthal.
Porcelain
Dorothy Hafner Flash Vase and Candleholder Set for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Four-piece porcelain set designed by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio-Line, comprising two vases and two triangular candleholders. Each piece features Hafner’s “Flash” pattern, wi...
Porcelain
Spring Bjorn Wiinblad Four Seasons Plate For Nymølle
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Bjorn Wiinblad the Spring plate from the one of the four seasons plates. Manufacturer in the 1970s by Nymølle in Denmark. Perfect condition. The ...
Porcelain
Vintage "Lips" Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage "Lips" vase by Rosenthal , circa 1940s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 7"W x 4"D x 6.5"H ! #3476
Porcelain
$136Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1974 "Balthasar"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1974, produced by Rosenthal Motif: The Holy Three Kings Designed by: Bjoern Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box. Box h...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Dancer", Germany by Rosenthal, Lore Friedrich-Gronau, 1949
By Rosenthal, Lore Friedrich-Gronau
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Dancer - Ursula Deinert", Rosenthal, Lore Friedrich-Gronau, Germany, 1949 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from t...
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Huge Paper Back Vase for Rosentahl, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Munich, DE
Rare large paper bag vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany 1977. This vase is made of porcelain (stoneware) and looks like a paper bag. The vase is m...
Porcelain
Large Square Boat Shape Artist Decorated & Signed Vase by Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful porcelain Mid-Century Modern artist signed & decorated vase by Rosenthal.
Porcelain
Original Rosenthal Porcelain Flower Plate Studio-Linie Germany by Wolfgang Bauer
By Wolfgang Bauer, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal porcelain hand painted flower plate designed by Wolfgang Bauer and made in Germany for Studio-Linie. This 100 Years Anniversary Collectable Wall Plate...
Gold Leaf
Set of 2 Floral Vases by W. Bauer and A. Le Foll for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Cuno Fischer, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: W. Bauer and A. Le Foll Decade: 1980s Set of two graphic, modernist porcelain vases by W. ...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Paperweight. Rosenthal Minimalist lead crystal glass Horizon line pillar votive candle holder, vide poche, catchall, paperweight ma...
Crystal
$100Sale Price|20% Off
Miniature Porcelain Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice miniature 3.75"D plate by Danish designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, circa 1970s. The piece is sign...
Porcelain
$136Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1977 "Shepherds Greet the Newborn King"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1977, produced by Rosenthal Motif: The Herds' arrival Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box. Box has s...
Porcelain
19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Cabinet Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant porcelain portrait vase by Rosenthal. The portrait of The Countess of Devonshire, on an aubergine background with all over hand applied gilt decoration. The top with a r...
Porcelain
1970s "Queensberry Marble" Vase by Rosenthal Studio Linie, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Mid-century Modern/Functionalist-style open-top vase in glazed pottery with the 'Queensberry Marble' pattern, circa 1970s, by Lord Queensberry, a professor of ceramic art at...
Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain
Rosenthal Monbijou Hand-Painted Strawberry Porcelain Berry Bowl, circa 1900
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
A hand-painted Rosenthal Monbijou porcelain berry bowl from circa 1900, pairing ripe strawberries and delicate blossoms with one of the factory’s most elaborate early forms. The frui...
Porcelain
$90Sale Price|20% Off
Openwork plate, Rosenthal Moliere, Germany, 1938-1952
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
A plate with openwork sides from the Moliere series by the renowned German Rosenthal porcelain factory. Ecru porcelain decorated with gilding on the edges and a floral bouquet mot...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Vintage Trio of Lisa Larson for Rosenthal Ceramic Candle Holders
By Rosenthal
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful set / trio of candleholders designed by Swedish studio ceramist / potter Lisa Larson (b. 1931) for the German company Rosenthal stamped and marked "Rosenthal - Studio Line" on the base. Fun, flower shaped candlestick holders produced circa 1970-1980. Measurements are: Larger stands...
Ceramic, Clay
Dorothy Hafner Flash Grey Porcelain Nesting Bowls for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner
Located in Berlin, DE
Matching pair of porcelain nesting bowls from Dorothy Hafner’s Flash series for Rosenthal Studio-Line, produced in Germany during the 1980s. Both ...
Porcelain
Dorothy Hafner Flash Grey Porcelain Vase and Bowl Set for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Matching porcelain vase and bowl from Dorothy Hafner’s Flash series for Rosenthal Studio-Line, produced in Germany during the 1980s. Both pieces f...
Ceramic
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
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
Vintage Postmodern German Fossilia Vase by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern German Fossilia Vase by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal, 1980s, in Flawless conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: M...
Ceramic
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
Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint
By Barbara Brenner, Rosenthal
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint Spectacular Modernist Barbara ...
Porcelain
20th Century German White Porcelain Square Vase Painted Rosenthal Studio-Linie
By Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
20th century German white square porcelain vase painted Rosenthal Studio-linie.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of 2 Porcelain Vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1970
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
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
$136Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1982 "Baptism of Jesus"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1982, produced by Rosenthal Motif: John the Babtist Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box. Box has sig...
Porcelain
Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer, Rosenthal, Germany, 1940s
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain coffee cup and saucer, Rosenthal, Germany, 1940s Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, decal, gilding Vintage from the 1940s Artist/Maker: Rosenthal Artist/M...
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Porcelain, 1989
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Asti, Piemonte
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
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Rosenthal Textured Vase Porcelaine Noire by Martin Freyer
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Highly textured Porcelaine Noire vase by Martin Freyer. Made in Germany by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, Studio Line. Black unglazed porcelain exterior with glazed porcelain interior.
Porcelain
Rosenthal Century New Wave Porcelain Vase and Bowl by Wirkkala and Hafner, 1980s
By Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain vase and bowl from the Century: New Wave series, combining Tapio Wirkkala’s Century forms with Dorothy Hafner’s New Wave decoration. Wirkkala designe...
Porcelain
Martin Freyer Plissée White Bisque Porcelain Vase Pair for Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of white bisque porcelain vases from the “Plissée” series, designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line in 1968. This curated pairing brings together two later examples o...
Porcelain, Bisque
Postmodern Irregular Shaped Grey Earthenware Vase by Rosenthal, Italy
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s This ceramic vase is marked by Rosenthal. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent origin...
Earthenware
Set of 2 Abstract porcelain Vases by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Cuno Fischer, 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
Hans Theo Baumann, Hollywood regency tuxedo set, Rosenthal Germany 1970s
By Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency porcelain tuxedo set, Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal Germany 1970s porcelain Black background decorations with gold geometric motifs, bear maker's mark and designe...
Porcelain
36 Pieces Porcelain Rosenthal Tea Coffee Set for 12
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal porcelain tea or coffee set for 12.
Porcelain
$136Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1984 "Christmas Carols"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1984, produced by Rosenthal Motif: Jingle Bells Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in original box and pamphlet. Bo...
Porcelain
$136Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas plate 1981 "Boy Jesus at the Temple"
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1981, produced by Rosenthal Motif: The Child with the scholars in the Temple Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad Diameter: 11" - 29 cm Comes in ...
Porcelain
One-of-a-kind Globe Table Lamp, Hand Painted Porcelain 'Shade Included'
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a one-of-a-kind table lamp from the estate of Robert Haardt. Robert Haardt was an Austrian Geographer who lived from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. He had it manu...
Porcelain
Set of 2 Abstract porcelain Vases by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Cuno Fischer, 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 by German painte...
Porcelain
Plissee Porcelain Vase Duo by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, 1968
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
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
Set of 3 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 3 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Björn Wiinblad Decade: 1970s This original vintage Op Art vase set was produced in th...
Porcelain
Danish Modern Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and petite porcelain bud vase designed by renowned Danish ceramicist, Bjorn Wiinblad, for Rosenthal studio-line Germany. Vase itself has a modernist, curvaceous form with Wi...
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and large 8 inch tall vase designed by Born Wiinblad for Rosenthal and manufactured in Germany. This white porcelain vase has an intricate sculptural pattern in a matte fin...
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Composition Secunda Grey Set 34 Piece
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare coffee and cake set in Rosenthal (Germany) bone china designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland 1963. 6 mocha cups with their saucers 6 coffee cups with their saucers Coffee pot Milk jug Sugar bowl 6 cake plates 20cm...
Porcelain
Time Stripes table clock, design Marcello MORANDINI for ROSENTHAL. 1980s
By Marcello Morandini, Rosenthal
Located in Torino, IT
Mantel clock Time Stripes, design Marcello MORANDINI for ROSENTHAL, original box. ORIGIN Germany PERIOD Anni 80 DESIGNER Marcello MORANDINI MARK Rosenthal MODEL Time Stripes MA...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Trinidad Porcelain and Crystal Vase Set by T.B. Echevarria, 1998
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal Studio-Line “Trinidad” three-piece vase and bowl ensemble, designed by T.B. Echevarria in 1998. The complete model 4047/18 combines a matte-black Porcelaine Noire bowl, a g...
Porcelain, Glass, Bisque
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
Tall White Porcelain Vase Duo by Hans Theo Baumann and Erich Wilhelm John for Ro
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Tall sculptural porcelain vase duo produced by Rosenthal, Germany, with designs by Hans Theo Baumann and Erich Wilhelm John, 1960s. Both vases are executed in matte white porcelain ...
Porcelain
Martin Freyer White Bisque Porcelain Relief Vase Pair for Rosenthal
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Curated pair of matte white bisque porcelain vases designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line, combining the tall model 3080/38 with the lower one 3080/20. Both vases featu...
Porcelain