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.
Martin Freyer Plissé Porcelaine Noire Vase for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Berlin, DE
Martin Freyer Plissé Porcelaine Noire vase for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, 1970s. This sculptural black porcelain vase is part of Rosenthal’s celebrated Studio-Line production an...
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
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
Exceptional Mid-Century Uta Feyl "Venus" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An exceptional mid-century studio art ceramic vase designed by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal, Germany, dating to the 1970s. This striking piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and mod...
Ceramic
Vintage Ashtrays and Lighter in Crystal by Rosenthal Studio Linie Design, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in taranto, IT
particular set consisting of a Ronson lighter and crystal ashtray, with an inclined shape, in the style of mangiarotti design measurements: the ashtr...
Crystal
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
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
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
Porcelain Dog Figurine, Rosenthal Porcelain by F. Diller, 1913-1927
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Porcelain Dog Figurine, Rosenthal Porcelain by Fritz Diller, 1913-1927 Porcelain dog figurine made by Rosenthal Porcelain, Selb Bavaria Numbered with # 2...
Porcelain
$409Sale 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
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Finest Quality Rosenthal Germany French Bulldog Porcelain Dog Figurine
By Rosenthal
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, vintage retired, handmade and hand painted in Germany, Rosenthal porcelain French Bull dog figurine. The dog has been masterfully hand...
Porcelain
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
A fantastic ceramic vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, which is truly an iconic piece of Finnish design. It was designed in 1970s and probably produced in the 90s. The internal p...
Ceramic
1900s Rosenthal Putto Monkey Porcelain Sculpture, Ferdinand Liebermann, Germany
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rosenthal, Art Deco Porcelain Trumpet Vase with Flowers & Gilding, circa 1933
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
Rosenthal- Art Deco transfer decorated and gilded porcelain trumpet vase - featuring tulips and floral blossoms and leaves to all sides in orange, puce and tan - all on a cream groun...
Gold Leaf
$307Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Christa Hausler Goltz Black Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal Studio Line
By Christa Hausler-Goltz, Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A 1970s black bisque porcelain Op Art vase by Christa Hausler Goltz for Rosenthal. This vase is a prime example of the Op Art movement, which was characte...
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
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
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
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line Porcelain Vases "Chicken" , 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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
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
Postmodern Ceramic Bud Vase for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern porcelain bud vase by Rosenthal, 1980s.
Porcelain
1910s Rosenthal Putto & Monkey Porcelain Sculpture by Ferdinand Liebermann
By Ferdinand Liebermann, Rosenthal
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
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
Raymond Peynet for Rosenthal Studioline Rare Mid-Century Modern French Sculpture
By Rosenthal, Raymond Peynet
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful Mid-Century porcelain sculpture designed by French artist / cartoonist Raymond Peynet (1908-1999) for German porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal in circa 1958, as part of the ...
Porcelain, Pottery
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
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Early production, made between 1979 and 1980. Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'...
Ceramic, 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
33cm Op Art Vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
White China Porcelain Vase by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal
By Jan van der Vaart, Rosenthal
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
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
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
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
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
Rosenthal Crystal water glasses Richly Decorated 8 pcs
By Rosenthal
Located in Verviers, BE
Rosenthal Crystal water glasses Richly Decorated 8 pcs Photography fails to capture the beauty of the pieces. In real-time, they look stunning. Very good condition Please don't ...
Crystal
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
$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
Art Deco Revival Translucent Channeled Curvilinear Ashtray/Bowl Signed Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco revival decorative bowl/ ashtray was realized by the esteemed German maker Rosenthal. It offers a graphic silhouette consisting of two conjoined demilune forms ...
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
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
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
Barbara Brenner Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Barbara Brenner
Located in Miami, FL
Large organic postmodern porcelain vase by Barbara Brenner for Rosenthal, 1980s.
Porcelain