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.
Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.
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
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
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
Greek Dancer Rosenthal by Liebermann
By Rosenthal
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Greek dancer Rosenthal by Liebermann.
Porcelain
Gianni Versace "Medusa" Vase for Rosenthal Porcelain
By Rosenthal, Gianni Versace
Located in Miami, FL
Gianni Versace "Medusa" Vase for Rosenthal Porcelain Offered for sale is the iconic Versace Medusa porcelain vase for Rosenthal. The opulent gold Versace patterns surround the base...
Porcelain
Vintage German Bisque Porcelain 'Structura' Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall Mid-Century bisque porcelain Op Art "Structura Paper" Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio Linie (ca. 1960s, Germany). Features a porcelain-white matte exterior with relie...
Porcelain
Set of 2 Original 70s Op Art Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Martin Freyer Decade: 70s Description: T...
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
19th Century Hand Painted Portrait Cabinet Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant porcelain portrait vase by Rosenthal. The portrait of The Countess of Devonshire, on an aubergine background with all over hand applied gilt decoration. The top with a r...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelain Trinket Dish by Dorothy Hafner, Germany
By Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner
Located in London, GB
A Rosenthal Studio-Line 'Flash' porcelain trinket dish by Dorothy Hafner. Germany, circa 1980. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
Porcelain
Set of 2 Abstract Op Art Vase Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Tapio Wirkkala Decade: 1980s This original vintage Op Art vase ...
Porcelain
Vintage "Pastorale" Ceramic Vase by Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal Studio Line, 1960s
By Ambrogio Pozzi, HAP Grieshaber 1, Rosenthal
Located in Roma, IT
This Pastorale ceramic vase is a wonderful porcelain decorative object designed by the Italian ceramic master and designer Ambrogio Pozzi (Varese, 1931). The xylographic decor was realized by the German artist HAP Grieshaber...
Ceramic
Large 23cm 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
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
$600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Uta Feyl White Matte Porcelain Candelabrum for Rosenthal Studio Linie
By Rosenthal, Uta Feyl
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...
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
Set of 2 Abstract porcelain Vases by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Cuno Fischer, Rosenthal
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...
Porcelain
Large OP Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal 1970s No2
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 produc...
Porcelain
Art Déco Porcelain Figurine 'Merry March', C. Holzer-Defanti, Rosenthal Germany
By Constantin Holzer-Defanti, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Porcelaine Figurine after the dancer Lena Amsel: Dancer in an exotic Pierrot costume with a zigzag pattern, with large flounced cuffs and ma...
Porcelain
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
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
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
Rosenthal Crystal Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rosenthal Crystal Flower Vase. It depicts a wide tall cylindrical vase decorated around with a cluster of flowers shaped as trumpets and painted white with gold borders. Be...
Crystal
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
Postmodern Memphis Style Vase by Thomas, Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Thomas, Rosenthal
Located in Halle, DE
A very rare and extraordinary Postmodern Vase by Thomas Porzellan, Atelier Collection, a Division of Rosenthal. Made in Germany in the 1980s this obj...
Porcelain
Postmodern Irregular Shaped Grey Earthenware Vase by Rosenthal, Italy
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s This ceramic vase is marked by Rosenthal. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent origin...
Earthenware
Porcelain Wall Decoration by Tapio Wirkkala, Yearly Limited Edition 1971
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Uccle, BE
This porcelain wall decoration designed by Tapio Wirkkala is composed of inverted half bubbles on a gilded paint top surface, it is a lunar and poetic vision that Tapio Wirkkala offe...
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
Set of Five Black Rosenthal Vases, Studio-Line, Circa 1980
By Elsa Fischer-Treyden, Paul Dresler, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Set of five black Rosenthal porcelain vases marked Studio-line designed. Four are by Helmut Dresler (1927-2016), hand painted three in sliver geometric chequer design and one a V motif. One is by Elisa Fisher-Treyden (1901-1995). They all have a black gloss and mat surface and have an oval opening and a rectangular form. Helmut Dresler's works are in the State Museum for Porcelain in Selb-Plößberg...
Porcelain
$996Sale Price|40% Off
Dror Benshertrit for Rosenthal Germany, Vases of Phases Silver Porcelain Vase.
By Rosenthal, Dror Benshetrit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Silver edition of the Vases of Phases, 10.5". Vases of Phases symbolizes the experience of changes in life for the artist Dror Benshertrit. Accordingly, his development of th...
Porcelain
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Late 19th Century Rosenthal Nut Service Set- 11 Pieces
By Rosenthal
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful Turn of the Century porcelain nut service set, main bowl is 10" by 10" by 2" deep with scalloped rim and hand painted, as are the ten individual plates that measure 3.75" x...
Porcelain
Martin Freyer Rosenthal Bisque Porcelaine Paper Relief Vase Op Art 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Martin Freyer Rosenthal Bisque Porcelaine Paper Relief Vase Op Art 1970s
Porcelain
Rare Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal jar container storage pot, 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal jar container storage pot, 1970’s Dimensions: 15cm H, 10cm diameter Condition: Mint
Porcelain
2 boxes and a vase by tapio wirkkala for rosenthal studio line
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 'Karelia' Porcelain Leaf-Pattern Dish, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, c. 1970 ‘Karelia’ leaf-pattern dish White porcelain Very good condition with only very minor marks Dimensions, approx..: lenght 28cm, width 9cm...
Ceramic
$937Sale Price|25% Off
Ambrogio Pozzi for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Austria, White Porcelain Vase
By Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ambrogio Pozzi for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Austria, white porcelain vase.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Vintage Artist Charger by Bjorn Wiinblaad for Rosenthal / Wall Sculpture
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
A large artist studio ceramic charger by Bjorn Wiinblad. Nice as a Table ornament or possibly mounted as a wall art. some minor loss/crackling to glaze in the center (as shown).
Ceramic
Porcelain Figure, Seated Oriental Woman with Mirror, R. Förster, Rosenthal, 1923
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco porcelain figurine of the 1920s. Young oriental woman sitting on a rock with her leg up, looking at herself in a hand mirror and adjusting her headgear. Sparing painti...
Porcelain
Porcelain vase by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal
By Cuno Fischer, Rosenthal
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The white matte vase by Cuno Fischer features a unique tribal-style relief decoration, combining artistic detail with minimalist design. Its matte finish, natural tones, and simple f...
Porcelain
Thomas porcelain vase by Rosenthal and set of 2 candle holders, 1980’s memphis s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Thomas porcelain vase by Rosenthal and set of 2 candle holders, 1980’s memphis style
Porcelain
German Porcelain Ballerina, Rosenthal, circa 1920
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Marked on the bottom of base "Rosenthal Selb-Bavaria".
Porcelain
$176Sale Price|20% Off
Scotch Terrier Made of Porcelain by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small white Scotch Terrier made of porcelain by Rosenthal. A fine and naturalistic representation of a sitting Scotch Terrier. The porcelain is glazed white and painted in pastel tones.
Porcelain, Paint
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Post Modern Rosenthal Art Glass Bowl by Eric J Roush
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and graphic oval glass art bowl by Rosenthal. This beautiful piece from the late 90s is graphic and detailed. It shares yellow and amber tones along with a smoke purple ton...
Glass
$140Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Large Bowls Designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal Studio
By Timo Sarpaneva, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice design simple elegant porcelain bowl designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal studio, circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks Buyer has the option to buy 1 or 2.
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Sculpture by Eva Moshack for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rosenthal Sculptural Figure, Model 5015 – Designed by Eva Moshack, Germany, 1950s An elegant figurative sculpture produced by the renowned Rosenthal porcelain manufactory, designed ...
Porcelain
Large Rosenthal Moortgat german porcelain Jesus circa 1930
By Rosenthal
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in german porcelain signed Rosenthal Moortgat circa 1930 representing Jesus Art deco
Porcelain
Set of 2 Abstract porcelain Vases by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Cuno Fischer, Rosenthal
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
Rosenthal Art Deco Porcelain Vase, Enameled, Germany, Circa 1940
By Rosenthal
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Porcelain vase, imitating paper bag. Signed Rosenthal, Studio Linie, Germany, Maison. Germany, CIRCA 1940.
Ceramic
Vintage Ivory Ceramic Vase with Brown Floral Details by Rosenthal, Italy
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1943. This ceramic vase is marked by Rosenthal. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original...
Ceramic
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. ...
Porcelain
Large Porcelain Group 'Spring of Love' by R. Aigner Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1916
By Richard Aigner, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Large Art Nouveau Group: Monumental depiction of a pair of lovers in intimate embrace: Unclothed young lady sitting on a pedestal and kissing the naked young man standing ...
Porcelain
Large Porcelain Figurine 'Cabaret', by R. Marcuse, Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1920
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau beauty with chin-length dark brown hair, in a strapless dress with a deep neckline decorated with elaborate floral embroidery at the front and back and a softly falling, wave-like billowing skirt hem, posing bent to the side and playing a lute. Based on a round, white, fluted plinth, artist's signature 'RUDOLF MARCUSE...
Porcelain
Large Tapio Wirkalla Rosenthal Germany white porcelain circa 1950 vase.
By Rosenthal
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Tapio Wirkkala ROSENTHAL germany white circa 1950 porcelain vase.
Porcelain
Martin Freyer, Vase series "Galsstruktur," prod. Rosenthal 1970s
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Rivoli, IT
Brutality glass vase produced by Rosethal, Glasstruktur series designed by Martin Freyer in the 1970s. The collection embodies the essence of the Brutalist art movement and is striki...
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal germany black pair circa 1950 porcelain vases.
By Rosenthal
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Tapio Wirkkala ROSENTHAL germany black pair in porcelain circa 1950 vases.
Porcelain