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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Scotch Terrier Made of Porcelain by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small white Scotch Terrier made of porcelain by Rosenthal. A fine and naturalistic representation of a sitting Scotch Terrier. The porcelain is glazed white and painted in pastel tones.
Porcelain, Paint
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
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
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
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
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
Set of 2 colorful porcelain Vases by Wolf Bauer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal, Wolf Bauer
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Wolf Bauer Decade: 1980s Set of two graphic, modernist porcelain vases by German painter ...
Porcelain
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
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
Set of Four Studio-Line Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Madonna
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four candlesticks of Madonna and baby Jesus with the three wise men by Danish artist-cum-designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal of Germany as part of their extensive artist-led...
Glass
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
xl 35cm colorful "FLOWER" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase, xxl version Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Tapio Wirkkala Decade: 1970s This original vintage Op Art vase was produced in the ...
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
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
$423Sale 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
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
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 Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
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
Rosenthal Morandini Alphabet Vase Geometric Porcelain 1980s Studio Line Memphis
By Marcello Morandini, Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The Rosenthal Morandini "Alphabet" vase is a striking piece of design from the Rosenthal Studio Line. This vase features bold, geometric patterns in bright, contrasting colors like p...
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
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
Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal with Leaf, Birds and Chrysanthemum, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Porcelain vase by Rosenthal with leaf, birds and chrysanthemum, Germany A Rosenthal porcelain vase, listed as R782, Rosenthal-Continental. Painted leaf, birds and chrysanthemum pa...
Porcelain
Antje Brüggemann for Rosenthal Vintage Organic Leaf Vase Studio German Pottery
By Rosenthal, Antje Brüggemann
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antje Brüggemann vase or vessel for Rosenthal Porcelain 'Studio Linie' (line). Antje Brüggemann (born 1941) is one of Germany's top ceramic artists/de...
Ceramic
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
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
$275Sale Price|21% Off
Porcelain Jewelry Dish by Rosenthal Hand Flower Design
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small vintage German white porcelain and gold jewelry dish, circa mid-20th Century, Germany. A small bowl or dish featuring a hand with flowers design. By Rosenthal, Germ...
Porcelain
Hans Wohlrab Rosenthal Studio-Line ”Acropolis” Diabolo White Porcelain Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant Rosenthal Studio-Line Diabolo vase was designed by Hans Wohlrab, showcasing the refined minimalism and sculptural quality characteristic of his mid-century work. Crafted...
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
Glass Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glass vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany 1960s-70s.
Art Glass
Rosenthal Crystal Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rosenthal Crystal Flower Vase. It depicts a wide tall cylindrical vase decorated around with a cluster of flowers shaped as trumpets and painted white with gold borders. Be...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage German Bisque Porcelain 'Structura' Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall Mid-Century bisque porcelain Op Art "Structura Paper" Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio Linie (ca. 1960s, Germany). Features a porcelain-white matte exterior with relie...
Porcelain
Classic Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Space Age Lead crystal glass horizon pillar candle holder, vide poche, catchall, bowl made in Germany. To me it looks...
Crystal
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 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
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
Large 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 produc...
Glass
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
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
Rosenthal Studio-Linie Centenary Linear Smoke Pattern Solifleur Glass Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish modernist German ‘Linear Smoke’ solifleur art glass vase by renowned makers Rosenthal and part of their Studio-Linie range celebrating 100 years and dating from 1979/80. Th...
Blown Glass
Exceptional Bowl Plate in Queensberry Marble Pattern by Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very large fruit bowl or plate in the Queensberry Marble pattern by Rosenthal Studio-Line. Nice addition to every room or table.
Porcelain
Rosenthal Porcelain Hands Sculpture, Industrial Style, Germany, 1950
By Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rosenthal Porcelain hands, Germany, 1950s. Pair of hard to find original German white glazed porcelain molds for the making of latex gloves. They were immersed in vats of bubbling li...
Porcelain
Large 30cm 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...
Glass
Postmodern Procelain Clock by Marcello Morandini for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic porcelain desk or table clock by Italian designer Marcello Morandini for German ceramics powerhouse Rosenthal for their designer-focused Studio Line. Black and white gra...
Porcelain
Pair of Studio-Line Angel Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of mid-century abstract angel-shaped candlesticks by Danish artist-cum-designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal of Germany as part of their extensive artist-led Studio Line serie...
Glass
Nanny Still McKinney for Rosenthal Studio-Line -NOS- Glass Candle Holder in Box
By Nanny Still McKinney, Rosenthal
Located in St. Louis, MO
Famed designer Nanny Still McKinney (1926–2009) for Rosenthal Studio-Line single glass crystal "Arabesque" candle holder in original box, unused. Mid-Century Modern. McKinney was a ...
Crystal
Early Tapio Wirkkala "Winter Journey" Tall White Porcelain Vase
By Rut Bryk, Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Tapio Wirkkala, Rut Bryk "Winterreise" White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Circa 1980. Featuring a flared polygonal column form on 3.75D base with winter landscape Black line d...
Porcelain
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
$169Sale Price / set|26% Off
Vintage Pair of Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Flash Candlestick Holders
By Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage pair of Dorothy Hafner of "Flash" ceramic candlestick holders by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio Line. Originally sold as part of a larger set of dinnerware and tableware...
Ceramic
Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad, Midcentury Ceramic Charger, Germany, circa 1960s
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer, 1879-Present) - BJØRN WIINBLAD (Designer, 1919-2006) ROMANZE (Studio Line) - midcentury large ceramic charger - featuring a modernist textured finish with gi...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Original 70s Op Art Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Martin Freyer Decade: 70s Description: This original vintage op art vase set was produced in ...
Porcelain
Floral Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosemonde Nairac, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Urn shape floral motive porcelain vase by Rosenthal.
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
$720Sale Price|20% Off
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
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