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.
1990s Pop Art Marylin Monroe Glass Tray Signed by Andy Warhol for Rosenthal
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
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
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
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Wide Mouth Vase, Western Germany, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany Wide mouthed vase in white porcelain, ribbed rim, hand painted with fine thin gold lines. Very good used condition. Dimensions: Height 17 cm [6 ...
Porcelain
Finest Quality Rosenthal Germany Siamese Kitten Cat Porcelain Figurine
By Rosenthal
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, vintage retired, handmade and hand painted in Germany, Rosenthal porcelain Siamese kitten or cat figurine designed by well known deceased German artist, Fritz Heiden...
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
$142Sale Price|25% Off
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
Midcentury Porcelain Vase by Michael Boehm & Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal
By Rosemonde Nairac, Michael Boehm, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This porcelain vase was designed by Michael Boehm and Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal's Studio Linie in the 1970s. The vase's bold elliptical shape is int...
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
$390Sale Price|30% 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
Porcelain Figure, Germany by Rosenthal, Lore Friedrich-Gronau, 1940s
By Rosenthal, Lore Friedrich-Gronau
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Ballerina - Marianne Simson", Rosenthal, Lore Friedrich-Gronau, Germany, 1940s Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage f...
Porcelain
1990s Minimalist Black Porcelain Tasca Huge 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
Rosenthal Porcelain Charger Bjorn Wiinblad of Mid Summer Night Dream Germany 70s
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Miami, FL
Rosenthal porcelain charger of Mid Summer Night's Dream motif by Bjørn Wiinblad from the 1970s. Lovely and fun interpretation of a scene from Shakespeare's play of reposing nude on t...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Martin Freyer Plissée White Bisque Porcelain Vase Pair for Rosenthal, Germany
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
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
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
Marcello Morandini Serpentina White Porcelain Vase Pair for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Marcello Morandini, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of matte white porcelain “Serpentina” vases designed by Marcello Morandini for Rosenthal Studio-Line. The larger vase, form 3773/32, is stamped 1985; the smaller, form 3773/26, ...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Marquis", Germany by Gustav Oppel, 1940s
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Marquis", Rosenthal, sculptor: Gustav Oppel, Germany, 1940s Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, gilding, porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage:...
Porcelain
Modernist Off White Ceramic Lidded Box with Stylized Apple Motif by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated ceramic lidded box was realized by the esteemed maker Rosenthal. It features a round body with a sculptural pull in the form of a...
Ceramic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad Porcelain Pillow Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany, c.1980
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjørn Wiinblad Porcelain Pillow Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany, c.1980.
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
Tapio Wirkkala and Dorothy Hafner Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala, Dorothy Hafner
Located in Oslo, NO
Refreshing vase from the 'Century New Wave' series in porcelain. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and Dorothy Hafner. Made by Rosenthal from 1985. The vase is an exemplary piece from...
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
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
Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad, Midcentury Ceramic Charger, Germany, circa 1960s
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
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
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Bowl for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Bowl for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
Porcelain
Large Porcelain Group 'Joy of Life' by J. Limburg Rosenthal Selb Germany Ca 1923
By Rosenthal, Limburg
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
$234Sale Price / item|40% Off
3 Rosenthal „Luise“ Midcentury Porcelain Pastel Vases, Fritz Heidenreich, German
By Fritz Heidenreich, Selb Porcelain, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three lovely mid-century vases from the 1950s. Designed by Fritz Heidenreich and executed by Rosenthal Germany, Kunstabteilung Selb. Made of porcelain / china, available in thr...
Porcelain
Set of 2 Porcelain Art Vases by W. Bauer for Rosenthal, Germany, circa 1970
By Rosenthal, W. C. Bauer
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
Set of Two Anthracite Bisque Porcelain Skyscraper Vases by Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of Two Rosenthal Bisque Porcelain Studio Art Vases – Germany, 20th Century An exceptional set of two bisque porcelain studio art vases by Rosenth...
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
Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelain Jewelry Dish Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
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
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
Vintage German Studio Line Brotzeit Ceramic Vase from Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Studio Line Brotzeit Ceramic Vase from Rosenthal, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials...
Metal
Mid-Century Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Woman by L. Friedrich-Gronau
By Lore Friedrich-Gronau, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage German porcelain figurine. Designed by Lore Friedrich-Gronau for Rosenthal. In the form of an elegant woman in a strapless white dress and jewelry. Marked the base ...
Porcelain
Plissee Porcelain Vase Duo by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, 1968
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
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
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
Barbara Brenner Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal
By Barbara Brenner, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Organic postmodern porcelain vase by Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal, 1980s.
Porcelain
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala White Porcelain "Pollo" Vases for Rosenthal Studio Linie
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art porcelain vases made in Germany, by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, circa 1980s. Vases are in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or ...
Porcelain
$260Sale Price|20% Off
German Green and Gold Jewelry Dish by Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A German dark green and gold porcelain round jewelry dish by Rosenthal for its Studio-Line collection. A great piece for a desk, nightstand or vanity area. Dish has an un-glazed fini...
Porcelain
$414Sale Price|40% Off
Cuno Fischer Rosenthal Studio-Linie White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, 1960s
By Cuno Fischer, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white Op-Art porcelain vase "the lute player" with abstract relief of a musician and shiny glaze from the 1960s, designed by Cuno Fischer, executed by Rosenthal Studio-Li...
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
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
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
Cuno Fischer Rosenthal Studio-Linie White Relief Op Art Bowl with Lid, 1960s
By Cuno Fischer, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte relief op-art porcelain vase from the 1960s designed by Cuno Fischer and executed by Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany. In excellent condition.
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Lidded Box, Quatre Couleurs
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bjorn Wiinblad Porcelain box, Quatre Couleurs, designed for Rosenthal, Germany, 1981 A white porcelain lidded box, decorated with a liquid gold painted motif, in four shades of gold....
Porcelain
$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
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
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
Set of 2 Floral Vases by W. Bauer and A. Le Foll for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal, Cuno Fischer
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
Gilbert Portanier Liguria Porcelain Wall Plate for Rosenthal, Germany
By Gilbert Portanier, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Gilbert Portanier’s “Liguria” porcelain wall plate for Rosenthal Studio-Line turns a functional form into a richly layered ceramic artwork. Abstract and biomorphic motifs in red, blu...
Porcelain
Original Rosenthal White Porcelain Flower Vase Hand Painted Gold Leaf Flowers
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal porcelain hand painted flower vase attributed to Bjorn Wiinblad and made in Germany by Rosenthal. The vase features multi floral blossoms in Gold Leaf. M...
Gold Leaf
A Large Vintage Rosenthal Gray Glass Battuto Style Bullet-form Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in San Francisco, CA
the bullet-form vase in gray glass with oculus opening above a frosted upper section over a carved faceted lower portion tapering to the base; this chiseled glass method is similar t...
Cut Glass
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
$187Sale Price|25% Off
Pair of Studio Line Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
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
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
Pair of Sculptural Porcelain Hands by Rosenthal Technik, Germany, circa 1980
By Rosenthal
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Striking pair of sculptural hands produced by Rosenthal Technik, the experimental and industrial design division of the renowned German manufacturer. Executed in white porcelain wit...
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
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
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
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Christa Hausler-Goltz Matte White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal, Germany
By Christa Hausler-Goltz, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Christa Hausler-Goltz Matte White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany, 20th Century
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