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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Set of 3 Porcelain Vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1970
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
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
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
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
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
Vase Tapio Wirkkala & Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio, New Wave Series 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage vase for flowers in textured glazed porcelain by Rosenthal, Century New Wave Series, c.1980s. This work of Postmodern design captures collaboration of American and Finnish ...
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
Javier Mariscal Leones Four Porcelain Vases for Rosenthal, 1990s
By Javier Mariscal, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Complete set of four “Leones” porcelain vases designed by Javier Mariscal for Rosenthal Studio-Line. Their stepped forms become individual characters through painted faces, profiles,...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Debut Porcelain Vase Pair by Boehm and Nairac, 1990s
By Rosenthal, Rosemonde Nairac, Michael Boehm
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Rosenthal Studio-Line “Debut” porcelain vases combining Michael Boehm’s flattened forms with geometric decoration by Rosemonde Nairac. Produced in 1991 and 1993, their stagge...
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Porcelaine Noire Vase and Ashtray, Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berlin, DE
Pairing of Tapio Wirkkala’s Model 7156 vase and coordinating ashtray in black Porcelaine Noire for Rosenthal Studio-Line. Rounded glossy bodies contrast with finely ringed matte surf...
Porcelain, Bisque
Martin Freyer Porcelaine Noire Vase Pair for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Curated pair of Porcelaine Noire vases designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line. One is tall and narrow; the lower vase is covered with a dense, wave-like relief. Matte bl...
Porcelain, Bisque
Martin Freyer Plissée and Cascade Bisque Porcelain Vases, Rosenthal, 1972
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of white bisque porcelain vases designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line. The tall “Plissée” vase has a finely pleated surface, while the lower “Cascade” vase feature...
Porcelain, Bisque
German Porcelain Ballerina, Rosenthal, circa 1920
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Marked on the bottom of base "Rosenthal Selb-Bavaria".
Porcelain
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
White Ceramic Vase by Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Signature of the manufacture beneath the base. Very good condition.
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Line -NOS- Pair of Glass Candle Holders
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bjørn Wiinblad for ROSENTHAL Germany studio-line, pair of candle stick holders "Form without a name". Candle holders are made of textured glass, comes with original candles and box. ...
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
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
$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
$1,820Sale Price|30% Off
Studio Line Anniversary Porcelain Set by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the German porcelain collection from Rosenthal and designed by the Dane Bjørn Wiinbladh. It comes in the yellow color scale, hand painted and partly metal gilded. The set con...
Gold Leaf
Porcelain Decorative Vase w/ a Portrait of Georgiana Cavendish by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain decorative vase with a portrait of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Rosenthal, Germany, 1898 - 1906 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, gilding, un...
Porcelain
A Pair of Porcelain Decorative Vases, Germany by Rosenthal, 1910 - 1922
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
A pair of porcelain decorative vases, Rosenthal, Germany, 1910 - 1922 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, gilding, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 1910s Art...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Pierrot", Rosenthal, Sculptor by Albert Caasmann, 1916 - 1922
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Pierrot", Rosenthal, sculptor: Albert Caasmann, Germany, 1916 - 1922 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 19...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Dancer", Germany by Rosenthal, Lore Friedrich-Gronau, 1949
By Rosenthal, Lore Friedrich-Gronau
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Dancer - Ursula Deinert", Rosenthal, Lore Friedrich-Gronau, Germany, 1949 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from t...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Cellist", Rosenthal by Ferdinand Liebermann, 1914 - 1922
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Cellist", Rosenthal, sculptor: Ferdinand Liebermann, Germany, 1914 - 1922 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, gilding, underglaze hand painting Vinta...
Porcelain
Modern Brass Candlesticks in Original Velvet Covered Box
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your home decor with this stunning pair of mid-century modern brass candlesticks by Rosenthal. Presented in their original velvet box, these sleek and stylish pieces exude a ...
Brass
Porcelain Figure "Pierrette with a Poodle", Germany, by Rosenthal, 1921 - 1922
By Rosenthal, Constantin Holzer-Defanti
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Pierrette with a poodle", Rosenthal, Constantin Holzer-Defanti, Germany, 1921 - 1922 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, Underglaze hand painting V...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Boy With A Baby Goat", Germany By Rosenthal, 1944
By Rosenthal, Max Hermann Fritz
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Boy with a baby goat", Rosenthal, sculptor: Max Fritz, Germany, 1944 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 19...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Moor With Turkey", Germany By Rosenthal, 1940
By Rosenthal, Hugo Meisel
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Moor with turkey", Rosenthal, sculptor: Hugo Meisel, Germany, 1940 Additional Information: Materials: Gilding, overglaze hand painting, porcelain, underglaze ha...
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
Rosenthal Cylinder Lead Crystal Glass Vase Vessel Diagonal Base Mid-Century
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Space Age Lead crystal glass cylinder vase, vessel with diagonal base, made in Germany. It will look amazing on top o...
Crystal
Set of 2 Abstract porcelain Vases by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal, Cuno Fischer
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Cuno Fischer Decade: 1980s Set of two graphic, modernist porcelain vases by German painte...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Pierrot" Rosenthal, Sculptor Ferdinand Liebermann, 1910 - 1922
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Pierrot", Rosenthal, sculptor: Ferdinand Liebermann, Germany, 1910 - 1922 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from t...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Swear in Love", Rosenthal, Sculptor Germany by Leo Rauth, 1918
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Swear in love", Rosenthal, sculptor: Leo Rauth, Germany, 1918 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 1900s Ar...
Porcelain
Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Candelabra Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Striking mid-century modern four-arm candelabra crafted in white porcelain with rich gilt detailing. Rosenthal, Germany, this sculptural candleholder features elegant curved arms, go...
Porcelain
Dorothy Hafner Flash Vase Duo and Ashtray for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-piece “Flash” porcelain ensemble designed by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio-Line, comprising two vases in complementary sizes and a matching triangular ashtray. The ivory ...
Porcelain
Johan Van Loon and Helmut Drexler Rosenthal Porcelain Vase Duo, 1993–1994
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain vase duo combining Johan van Loon’s folded forms with Helmut Drexler’s experimental surface decoration. Produced in Germany in 1993 and 1994, the two ...
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
Floral Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosemonde Nairac, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Urn shape floral motive porcelain vase by Rosenthal.
Porcelain
Rosenthal Op Art Bisque Porcelain Floor Vase, Martin Freyer, Germany, 1960s-70s
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Berlin, DE
Large floor vase in fine white bisque porcelain by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, late 1960s to early 1970s. The surface is worked in a raised geometric relief tha...
Porcelain
Rosenthal "Chippendale" Bowl with Paradise Bird Décor, Germany, circa 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Porcelain bowl by Rosenthal, executed in the Chippendale form with a vivid green ground and paradise bird decoration, Germany, circa 1960s. The scalloped, gilt-banded rim gives a Roc...
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...
Porcelain
Memphis-era decor of Debut Vase – Michael Boehm & Yves Galgon for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Statement Rosenthal Studio-Line vase combining Michael Boehm’s wide, fan-like Debut form with Yves Galgon’s bold, Memphis-era decor in glossy enamel and metallic gold. The clear geom...
Porcelain
Atelier Prototype Porcelain Vase – Laura Fiume for Rosenthal, 1990
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare artist’s prototype vase in glazed porcelain by Italian designer Laura Fiume for Rosenthal Studio Line, with a hexagonal body, bold zigzag side elements and hand-painted postmode...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Eosin Vase & Bowl Trio, Johan van Loon, Helmut Drexler, Germany, 1990s
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Three porcelain forms by Dutch designer Johan van Loon, finished in Helmut Drexler's satin multicolour Eosin decor, for Rosenthal Studio Linie, Germany, 1990s. The set comprises a bo...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Eosin Porcelain Vase Pair by Van Loon and Drexler, 1993-1994
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal Eosin porcelain vase pair designed by Johan van Loon, with iridescent decoration by Helmut Drexler, Germany, 1993-1994. The two Rosenthal Studio-Line vases combine two size...
Porcelain
Rosenthal White Bisque Porcelain Vase Trio by Schreib, Freyer and Uhl
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three matte white bisque porcelain vases by Werner Schreib, Martin Freyer and Werner Uhl for Rosenthal, produced in Germany during the 1970s. Each designer approaches the sur...
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
Satin Porcelain Vase Duo by Fritz von Stockmayer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1940s
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Fritz von Stockmayer grey satin porcelain vase duo for Rosenthal, Germany, late 1940s. This refined pair of Rosenthal porcelain vases shows Stockmayer’s elegant approach to hand-pain...
Porcelain
Emilio Pucci "Florence" Porcelain Bowl for Rosenthal, Germany, 1969-1972
By Rosenthal, Emilio Pucci
Located in Berlin, DE
Signed Emilio Pucci “Florence” porcelain XL bowl for Rosenthal, Germany, 1969-1972. This large Rosenthal porcelain bowl features the celebrated Florence décor, a vivid radial composition set against a luminous sky-blue ground. Turquoise, pink, black and white motifs extend from the centre toward the rim, giving the bowl the graphic energy and colour confidence associated with Emilio Pucci’s fashion designs. With its wide 31.5 cm diameter and low 5 cm profile, the piece has strong visual presence without feeling heavy. The glossy blue exterior and deep raised rim frame the interior pattern beautifully, making this Emilio Pucci Rosenthal...
Porcelain
Windmill Turquoise Porcelain Vase Duo by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal, 1988
By Jan van der Vaart, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of glossy turquoise porcelain vases from the “Windmill” series, designed by Dutch ceramic artist Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal Studio-Line in 1988. The set comprises two rela...
Porcelain
Pair Rosamonde Nairac Vases, Rosenthal, circa 1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Rosamonde Nairac vases for Rosenthal, circa 1960's. White porcelain with raised, wavy pattern.
Porcelain
Rosenthal Black Porcelain Vase Trio, Martin Freyer and Elsa Fischer-Treyden
By Martin Freyer, Elsa Fischer-Treyden, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal black porcelain vase trio bringing together two rectilinear relief forms associated with Martin Freyer and a rounded Structura Ribs vase designed by Elsa Fischer-Treyden. P...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Filigrana Glass Vase Pair by Hertha Bengtson and Mario Colelli, 1980s
By Herta Bengtson, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal Glasstudio Filigrana glass vase pair by Hertha Bengtson and Mario Colelli, hand-blown in Germany during the 1980s. Clear glass bodies are threaded with fine black and warm ...
Glass
Postmodern Memphis Style Vase by Thomas, Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Thomas, Rosenthal
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
A very rare and extraordinary Postmodern base by Thomas Porzellan, Atelier Collection, a Division of Rosenthal. Made in Germany in the 1980s this obj...
Porcelain
Hans Theo Baumann Rosenthal Model 1703 Yellow Porcelain Vase Set, 1964
By Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of three Rosenthal porcelain vases designed by Hans Theo Baumann in 1964. Model 1703 combines tall, tapering forms with glossy yellow porcelain and dense black geometric decora...
Porcelain
Hans Theo Baumann Rosenthal Porcelain Vase Pair in Turquoise and Purple, 1964
By Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain vases designed by Hans Theo Baumann in 1964. The related bottle forms are finished in glossy turquoise and violet purple, with a crisp black...
Porcelain
Pair of Achim Haigis Surface White Bisque Porcelain Vases for Rosenthal, 2007
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
A complementary pair of matte white bisque porcelain vases from the Surface collection, designed by Achim Haigis for Rosenthal Studio-Line circa 2007. Sharing the same faceted design...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Phi City Matte White Bisque Porcelain Vase by Cairn Young, 2019
By Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by British designer Cairn Young for Rosenthal, the Phi City vase is a large contemporary porcelain piece defined by an intricate surface of interlocking cubic forms. Introdu...
Porcelain
Kontiki Hand-Blown Glass Carafe and Lidded Box by Nanny Still, Rosenthal, 1993
By Nanny Still, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
This coordinated carafe and lidded box belongs to the Kontiki series, designed by Finnish glass designer Nanny Still for Rosenthal Studio-Line in 1993. Both pieces are mouth-blown in...
Glass
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