Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Rosenthal ceramics, porcelain, tableware, seating and more.
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Creator: Rosenthal
Teapot Timo Sarpaneva Rosenthal Suomi
By Timo Sarpaneva, Rosenthal
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description:
This teapot, desinged by the renowned Timo Sarpaneva in 1974 shows exactly what functional design is all about. The whole Suomi series, inspired in form by smoo...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
c. 1915-30 Pair of Covered Vegetable Dishes in Rosenthal's "Donatello" Design
By Rosenthal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1915-30 pair of covered vegetable dishes, Rosenthal's Donatello design. Art Nouveau-Art Deco. Rare gilt & onyx band decor. Light wear commensurate with use & age.
12.5" over ha...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal White Maria porcelain service, Germany.
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain service Maria had by Rosenthal.
Dimensions:
6 pcs cup - height 6.5 cm / dia. 9.5 cm
Plates 6 pcs. - dia. 14.5 cm cm
Stand 6 pcs. - dia. 9.5 cm
Jug: height 20 cm / widt...
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Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
100-years Anniversary Porcelain Jar by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the German porcelain jar with lid from Rosenthal, designed 1979 by Bjørn Wiinbladh, Denmark for the company’s 100-years anniversary.
It comes in the yellow color scale, hand ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
German White Porcelain Serving or Vanity Tray by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A German white porcelain serving (or vanity) tray with hand-painted floral design and gold detail, circa mid to late-20th century, Germany. Tray is oblong/octagonal and can serve cui...
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Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelain Trinket Dish by Dorothy Hafner, Germany
By Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal
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.
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1980s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Openwork Plate, Rosenthal Moliere, Germany, 1938-1952
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
A plate with openwork sides from the Moliere series by the renowned German Rosenthal porcelain factory.
Ecru porcelain decorated with gilding on the edges and a floral bouquet mot...
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Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
c. 1915-30 Set of 18 Salad or Dessert Plates in Rosenthal's "Donatello" Design
By Rosenthal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1915-30 set of 18 salad or dessert plates, Rosenthal's Donatello design. Art Nouveau-Art Deco. Rare gilt & onyx band decor. Light wear commensurate with use & age.
7 5/8" dia. ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Openwork Plate, Rosenthal Moliere, Germany, 1957
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
A plate with openwork sides from the Moliere series by the renowned German Rosenthal porcelain factory. Ecru porcelain decorated with gilding on the edges and a floral bouquet motif....
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1940s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal Olive Green, Gold and Black Vide Poche, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare porcelain vide poche by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal. Geometric pattern on the base is punctuated with gold details, signed, see last photo. In very good vintage...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rosenthal Porcelain Tureen Serving Dish Cobalt and Gold
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice vintage Rosenthal tureen.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain Bowl, Rosenthal Moliere, Germany, Mid-20th Century
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain openwork bowl made of ecru porcelain, decorated with gilding and a bouquet of flowers motif. A product of the valued German manufacturer Rosenthal from the Moliere series w...
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1940s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Rosenthal Madeleine 87 Piece Dinner and Tea Set
By Rosenthal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a vintage 87 piece set of Rosenthal Madeline dinnerware and tea set from 1931 in Germany featuring a lively art deco design and a 24k gold r...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Cruet and Vase Set by Björn Wiinblad
By Rosenthal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Romance pattern set of cruet and vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Porcelain with 24-karat gold decorations. Very good condition.
Cruet measures: 16 x 10 cm, vase 18 x 8 cm.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Il Faro Creamer and Sugar by Aldo Rossi for Rosenthal Studio-Linie
By Aldo Rossi, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful set of porcelain creamer and sugar bowl designed by Aldo Rossi for Rosenthal Studio Linie and made in Germany. Both pieces have...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Table Lighter Designed by H. Drexler for Rosenthal. Germany, circa 1970
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Table lighter with light grey and golden pattern. Designed by H. Drexler for Rosenthal. Made in Germany, circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Livio Seguso Murano Ribbed Textural LInes of Gray White Black Glass Bowl Vintage
By Rosenthal, Livio Seguso
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...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
German Rosenthal Porcelain Heater for Coffee Pot Model Barocco by Versace
By Versace, Rosenthal
Located in Vilnius, LT
German Rosenthal porcelain heater for coffee pot.
Model: Versace Barocco.
Stamped on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Postmodern White Glazed Porcelain Glove Mold by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This mold is made in glazed porcelain.
It was inspired by those ones designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight t...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Hans Theo Baumann, Hollywood regency tuxedo set, Rosenthal Germany 1970s
By Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency porcelain tuxedo set,
Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal Germany 1970s
porcelain
Black background decorations with gold geometric motifs, bear maker's mark and designe...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Porcelain Vase by Michael Boehm & Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Michael Boehm, Rosemonde Nairac
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Sabattini for Rosenthal Vintage Rare Stainless Steel Flatware 60 Pieces Rare Set
By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural and extremely rare set of 60 pieces of stainless steel signed Sabattini for Rosenthal flatware is so amazing. It is signed Rosenthal...
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1970s German Organic Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rosenthal Glass Flower Plate or Charger Designed After Andy Warhol Barware
By (after) Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic blown glass flower plate designed after Andy Warhol and produced by Rosenthal is from the 1980s. It came in a few different color waves...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
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1980s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Platter, Rosenthal Moliere, Germany, 1938-1952
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain openwork platter made of ecru porcelain, decorated with gilding and a bouquet of flowers motif. A product of the valued German manufacture...
Category
1950s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Rosenthal Plates, Germany, Set 3 Porcelain Dinner Plates
By Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
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Antique German Rosenthal Porcelain Set of 3 Dinner Plates, 1923, Floral Pattern.
Beautiful plates with red, blue, orange flowers. Depict...
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1920s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
6 Pieces of Porcelain Plates, Rozenthal, Czechoslovakia
By Rosenthal
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original conditions.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Openwork Plate, Rosenthal Moliere, Germany, 1938-1952
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
A plate with openwork sides from the Moliere series by the renowned German Rosenthal porcelain factory.
Ecru porcelain decorated with gilding on the edges and a floral bouquet mot...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Serving Platters by Versace for Rosenthal
By Gianni Versace, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by Gianni Versace for Rosenthal Studio Line, these "Le Voyage De Marco Polo" service platters or charger plates features beautiful and detaile...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1970s "Queensberry Marble" Vase by Rosenthal Studio Linie, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Mid-century Modern/Functionalist-style open-top vase in glazed pottery with the 'Queensberry Marble' pattern, circa 1970s, by Lord Queensberry, a professor of ceramic art at...
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Late 20th Century German Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain
Vintage Kontrollstelle for Rosenthal Germany Coffee / Dessert Set 54 Pieces
By Rosenthal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage coffee set designed by Kontrollstelle for Rosenthal Germany. The porcelain set comes in a bone white and taupe colorway. A complete serving...
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Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite German Gold Leaf Sevres Style Cobalt Rosenthal Oval Centerpiece Bowl
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Sevres Style German Rosenthal Stamped Porcelain Oval Bowl. Outstand...
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20th Century German Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Julia Dinner Plate by Fornasetti for Rosenthal
By Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Julia" porcelain plate with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Va...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Linie Pollo Biscuit Porcelain Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's biscuit porcelain "Pollo" vase by Tapio Wirkkala. Manufactured by Rosenthal Studio-Linie. The iconic vase shows no damage.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bowl, Rosenthal Moliere, Germany, Mid-20th Century
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain openwork bowl made of ecru porcelain, decorated with gilding and a bouquet of flowers motif. A product of the valued German manufacturer Rosenthal from the Moliere series. ...
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1940s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Set, Germany, 1923-1925
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pre-war Rosenthal porcelain set from 1923-1925.
Very good condition.
the set includes:
- jug height 13 cm width 25 cm depth 15 cm
- sugar...
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1920s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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...
Category
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Rosenthal Footed Porcelain Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco footed porcelain centerpiece by Rosenthal.
White porcelain with gold accents.
Stamped: Rosenthal Bavaria.
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Plate Christmas Carols on Porcelain "Silent night, holy night" Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage wall plate Christmas Carols on Porcelain: "Silent night, holy night" by ROSENTHAL Germany studio-line. 1983.
Limited edtion designed by B...
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1980s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Capriccio Model Porcelain Sculpture by Ferdinand Liebermann for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Ferdinand Liebermann
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain, with polychrome glazes; figure of a boy riding an ibex on a tiered moulded round base. Underglaze green company signet Rosenthal Selb-Bavaria.
Biography
German sculptor F...
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1910s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Black by Rosenthal Sterling Silver and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs
By Rosenthal
Located in Big Bend, WI
Variation black by Rosenthal sterling silver and porcelain handle dinner flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes:
Ten dinner knives, 8 1/4",
ten dinner forks, 7 7/8",
10 sala...
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20th Century Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Rosenthal serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Erwin Eisch, and Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Prices for Rosenthal serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $28 and can go as high as $12,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $398.
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Questions About Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
- 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.