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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Rosenthal Porcelain Charger Bjorn Wiinblad of Mid Summer Night Dream Germany 70s
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
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
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
Gold Porcelain Dragon Jewelry Dishes by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, set of two (2) German white and gold oval porcelain jewelry dishes with dragon design, signed by designer, for Rosenthal, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Dishes are sig...
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
Cuno Fischer Rosenthal Studio-Linie White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Cuno Fischer
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
$720Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wall mounted Frosted Glass Art object with the Parable of the Good Samaritan
By Rosenthal, Bijorn Winblad
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall plate by the Danish designer Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal made of metal wall mounted sheet lacquered in black and gilt with glass faceted frosted Art Glass.Limited edition from ...
Sheet Metal
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
Vintage Rosenthal Black and White Monochrome Dish by Hans-Theo Baumann, 1960s
By Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and scarce vintage midcentury German porcelain rounded bowl of shallow form decorated with a central black star and web des...
Porcelain
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Hans Stangl for Rosenthal Black & White Striped Vase
By Hans Stangl, Rosenthal
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful petite vintage midcentury modern European vessel or vase designed by German Sculptor Hans Stangl (1888-1963) for German porcelain manufacturer, Rosenthal, circa 1955. This ...
Porcelain
1990s Campbell Soup Square Glass Tray Designed by Andy Warhol for Rosenthal
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The glass tray designed by Andy Warhol for Rosenthal is a decorative tray that features Warhol's iconic Campbell Soup can designs. This tray was created in the 1990s by Rosenthal, a German porcelain and glassware manufacturer, as part of a limited edition series of home decor items featuring Warhol's artwork. It's in perfect condition, probably never used, and signed by Andy Warhol on the front and labeled by Rosenthal on the bottom. The tray is made of clear glass and has a square shape with rounded corners, making it a compact but eye-catching piece of decor. The tray's surface features a continuous, colorful reproduction of one of Warhol's Campbell Soup can designs, which were first created in the 1960s as part of his exploration of consumer culture and advertising. The tray's design is simple but bold, and its use of vibrant colors and familiar imagery make it a great conversation starter and a fun addition to any room. As a limited edition item designed by a well-known artist, the tray may have some collectible value among fans of Warhol's work or collectors of vintage glassware...
Glass
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
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
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
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
Ambrogio Pozzi Rosenthal White Geometric Op Art Porcelain Vase, Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal, Ambrogio Pozzi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white fully glazed cone-shaped porcelain vase Plissee from the 1980s, designed by Ambrogio Pozzi in 1985, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In excellent condition.
Porcelain
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 and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980. Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
Ceramic, 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
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Ceramic Bud Vase for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern porcelain bud vase by Rosenthal, 1980s.
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
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
$227Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$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
Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal. Great condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'. Measurements Large: 19,5 cm x 12,...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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
$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
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
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
Abstract Porcelain Vases by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980
By Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Cuno Fischer Decade: 1980s Rare graphic, modernist porcelain vase by German ...
Porcelain
Livio Seguso Murano Ribbed Textural LInes of Gray White Black Glass Bowl Vintage
By Livio Seguso, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning large almond shaped Italian Murano hand blown glass bowl by Livio Seguso for Rosenthal Studio LIne Germany is from the 80's. It has gradients of the colors of gray, black, light gray, white and clear. The outside is textural with ribbed glass blown lines of black gay...
Blown Glass
2 boxes and a vase by tapio wirkkala for rosenthal studio line
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
beautiful set of 3 tapio wirkkala porcelain pieces for studio line / rosenthal. 1 vase 6cm diameter + 16cm high. 2 boxes with lid. one 11cm diameter + 16cm high - the other 19cm diam...
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of Storming Bacchantes by A. Cassmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Art Nouveau figurine by Rosenthal. Entitled "Stürmende Bacchantes" which translates to "Storming Bacchantes". Depicting three half clothed figures stepping towards (or from)...
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
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
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
Large Porcelain White Gold and Black Pattern Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Rosenthal porcelain vase, decorated with a topography pattern in white gold and black. Signature stamp on bottom.
Porcelain
Huge "Tasca" Porcelain Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, Italy, 1980s
By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, IT
Huge "Tasca" porcelain vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal. Matte finish and still contemporary shape.
Porcelain
Rosenthal - PHASES Vase Diameter 15.4 cm / 6.1 Height 23.0 cm / 9.1 in
By Rosenthal
Located in Alcamo, IT
Rosenthal - PHASES Vase Finish: Matt White Bring home a timeless design masterpiece with the Phases vase by Rosenthal, presented in an elegant matt white finish. Its rounded, sculpt...
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
White ceramic vase, Rosenthal White ceramic vase, Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Milano, Lombardia
White ceramic vase produced by Rosenthal in the seventies. The design, characterized by organic shapes and a white sandy surface, expresses the formal research conducted by Rosenthal...
Ceramic
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
Large 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 produc...
Glass
Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rosenthal Porcelain vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Decorated with a geometric pattern in different shades of gold. Signature stamp ...
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
Porcelain and hand-painted figurine of a realistic Rosenthal bird
By Rosenthal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Porcelain and hand-painted figurine of a realistic Rosenthal bird. Beautiful porcelain carpenter's bird resting on a hand-painted trunk with a Rosenthal...
Porcelain
Colorful 1970s Art Vase Porcelain Vase Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal, Rosemonde Nairac
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase with colorful flower illustration Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Rosemunde Nairac ...
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
Large 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 produc...
Glass
Floral Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosemonde Nairac, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Urn shape floral motive porcelain vase by Rosenthal.
Porcelain
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Pompadour Porcelain Vase by Selb Rosenthal, Rare "US Zone"
By Rosenthal, Selb Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and rare "Pompadour" line porcelain vase by Selb / Rosenthal with a rare "US Zone" marking, circa late 1940s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or ...
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 2 Original 70s Op Art Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Martin Freyer Decade: 70s Description: T...
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 Line by Uta Feyl, White Curved Geometric Porcelain Bisque Vase
By Uta Feyl, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Studio line white porcelain bisque vase by Uta Feyl, circa 1980s. Stunning curved geometric shape. Measurements: H 5" W 4.5" D 3.5"
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rosenthal by Ambrogio Pozzi White Rounded Plisse Porcelain Vase, Postmodern
By Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Stunning white plisse porcelain vase by Ambrogio Pozzi for Rosenthal. The rounded pleat design reflects the light beautifully. Signed, see last photo. In good vintage condition, no c...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Original 70s Op Art Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
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
Large Porcelain Silver Art Studio Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large porcelain silver Art Studio Line vase by Rosenthal. Signature stamp on bottom.
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
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