Rosenthal Decorative Objects
German
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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Creator: Rosenthal
German Polychrome Porcelain Eagle by Fritz Heidenreich for Rosenthal, 1930s
By Fritz Heidenreich, Rosenthal
Located in MIlano, IT
German polychrome porcelain eagle by Fritz Heidenreich for Rosenthal in the Selb department in 1930.
Heidenreich worked for porcelain maker Rosenthal from 1919-1960 and was known for his depictions of forest animals and birds. Since 1946 he has been director of the Rosenthal art department in Selb. In 1937 he won the Grand Prix for his Scalare fish group at the World Exhibition in Paris. The orchid pot...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad White & Gold Jewelry Dish Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A small beautiful white and gold jewelry dish by Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain, Germany, 20th century. With...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Studio-Line Vita Grooved Vase by Johann Van Loon for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and rare Studio-Line vita grooved vase by Johann van Loon for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The vase is made of white porcelain with a matte finish a...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Elephant Design Porcelain Jewelry Dish by Rosenthal
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...
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Late 20th Century German Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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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...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Designer Gold Dragon Jewelry Dishes by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, signed set of German white and gold oval porcelain jewelry dishes with dragon design by Rosenthal, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Dishes are signed on back by designer...
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Mid-20th Century German Chinoiserie Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Antje Brüggemann for Rosenthal, Vintage Vase Art Studio German Pottery
By Antje Brüggemann, Rosenthal
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...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
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...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala and Dorothy Hafner Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, 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...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Original Porcelain Op Art Vase by Christa Galtz for Rosenthal Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op art porcelain vase
Produced:
Rosenthal, Germany
Designer:
Christa Galtz
Decade:
1970s
Description:
This original vintage Op Art vase set was pr...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Huge White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white porcelain op art relief vase "The Lute Player" with shiny glaze from the 1960s, designed and executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
German Porcelain Ballerina, Rosenthal, circa 1920
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Marked on the bottom of base "Rosenthal Selb-Bavaria".
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1920s German Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
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...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Female Figures White Porcelain Jewelry Dish by Rosenthal, 20th Century
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German oval white porcelain jewelry dish with female(s) figurative design, 'Rendezvous', by Rosenthal, circa 20th century, Germany. Dish features hand painted female figu...
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Early 20th Century German Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio Linie Art Glass Vase Germany Mid-Century Modern
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
German Blown Glass large clear sculptural art glass vase Rosenthal Studio-Linie.
Makers mark underneath.
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Set of Six Cuno Fischer Porcelain Vases with Abstract Relief for Rosenthal
By Cuno Fischer, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Cuno Fischer (1914–1973)
Set of six graphic, modernist glazed porcelain vases by German painter and designer Cuno fischer for Rosenthal, decorated with delicate raised geometric g...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Greek Dancer Rosenthal by Liebermann
By Rosenthal
Located in Weiningen, CH
Greek dancer Rosenthal by Liebermann.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1900s Rosenthal Putto Monkey Porcelain Sculpture, Ferdinand Liebermann, Germany
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 ...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Pygmalion Porcelain Sculpture by Sandro Chia Rosenthal 1989 Studio Line
By Sandro Chia, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Pygmalion white porcelain sculpture executed in 50 numbered copies. Prod. Rosenthal, 1989
Signed on the base: S. Chia. Plate under the base: Pygmalion Sandro Chia Rosenthal 49/50.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Huge "Tasca" Porcelain Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, Italy, 1980s
By Rosenthal, Lino Sabattini
Located in Milan, IT
Huge "Tasca" porcelain vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal.
Matte finish and still contemporary shape.
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Late 20th Century German Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
German White and Gold Jewelry Dish by Rosenthal, 20th Century
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small vintage German white porcelain and gold decorative jewelry dish, circa 20th Century, Germany. Small bowl or dish features a hand with flowers. By Rosenthal, Germany...
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Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
White Tasca Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal, Lino Sabattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Tasca vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal porcelain, glossy white with silver details, signed in manufacturer's mark.
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Late 20th Century German Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
White Relief Op Art Bowl with Lid, Cuno Fischer, Rosenthal Studio-Linie, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Cuno Fischer
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.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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 ...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
White Geometric Op Art Porcelain Vase, Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal, 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.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rosenthal Glass Vases
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Nice pair of 1960s modern Rosenthal glass vases.
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Uta Feyl White Matte Porcelain Candelabrum for Rosenthal Studio Linie
By Uta Feyl, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of white matte porcelain three-light candelabrum by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal Studio Linie. Sometimes referred to as Feyl's Lotus line for Rosenthal, Germany.
Introduced in 1982 a...
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1980s German Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Rosenthal Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosenthal, white and gold paint Vase.
Pictured and sold separately, matching vase from the same series.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Vase by Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage stamped brass vase with a modernist motif by Rosenthal Netter. Beautiful aged patina.
Dimensions: 10" tall x 10" wide x 3" deep.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Porcelain Figurine 'Pearl Seeker' K. Himmelstoss, Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1920
By Karl Himmelstoss, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Rosenthal figurine of the 1920s:
Unclothed girl with a wreath of flowers on her shoulder-length hair parted in the middle, kneeling on the ground with her right leg and pic...
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1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Vases Rosenthal Studio Line 'Goldfeuer' by H. Drexler, 1980s Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Andernach, DE
Design vintage classic by artist and master of paint Helmut Drexler for Rosenthal's ''Studio-Line'', Germany.
The famous and so called ''Golden Fire'' decor (original ''Goldfeuer'') ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Porcelain Vide-Poche
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal studio-line, gold painting over a light green background, Germany 1970s
Marked to the bottom.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions:
Diameter 25 cm [9.9 in.]
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Pair of Versace Prestige Gala Rosenthal Medusa Candlesticks Candleholders
By Versace Home Collection, Rosenthal
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of stunning porcelain candlesticks designed by Versace and made by Rosenthal - in the coveted Medusa style. These highly decorative candlesticks are of red and black design wit...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
"Pollo" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany, 1962
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vase with a unique shape "pollo" model designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line in the 60s/70s. of the twentieth century. Made of white matte porcelain.
Very good condit...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Original Huge 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala’s fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l’oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag ...
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosenthal Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rosenthal decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Rosenthal decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Rosenthal decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Rosenthal were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Scheurich Keramik, Carstens Tönnieshof, and Erwin Eisch. Prices for Rosenthal decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $95 and can go as high as $9,106, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $544.
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Questions About Rosenthal Decorative Objects
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Rosenthal crystal, look for one of the company's maker's marks. The German crystal manufacturer changed their hallmark many times over the years, so you can use an authoritative online reference to determine an approximate manufacturing date. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Rosenthal crystal.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Rosenthal porcelain is made in factories in Selb and Speichersdorf, Germany. Notably, the head of the Bauhaus school, Walter Gropius, designed the factory in Selb. Philipp Rosenthal founded Rosenthal in 1879. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of Rosenthal porcelain.
- Who owns Rosenthal china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.p.A. owns Rosenthal china as of January 2022. The Italian company purchased the porcelain manufacturer in 2009. Philipp Rosenthal founded Rosenthal in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria, Germany. You'll find a variety of Rosenthal china on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Rosenthal china is still being produced. Rosenthal was founded in 1979 in Germany with a passion for innovation and design with high-quality materials and hand-painted designs. Shop a collection of authentic Rosenthal goods on 1stDibs.