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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Rosenthal
Bjorn Wiinblad Relief White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal With Gilt Characters
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Chicago, IL
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal gourd form vase in porcelain with studded and oval relief. Hand painted in gold leaf, is a playful character prancing among the pumpkins; a childlike des...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Raymond Loewy After Dinner Coffee Set for "Rosenthal 2000", 1954
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grey and white porcelain 20 piece after dinner coffee set Rosenthal 2000 Secunda, coffee server, sugar bowl and creamer and complete set of service with...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Mid-Century Rosenthal by Raymond Loewy Form 2000 Partial Dinner Set: 26 Pcs
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This partial dinner ware set was made by the well known Rosenthal factory of Germany in approximately 1970 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Year Plate by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978
By Rosenthal, Eduardo Paolozzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing bisque porcelain year plate, designed by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978, number 1620 from a limited series of 3000, complete with certificate and original box.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
36 Pieces Porcelain Rosenthal Tea Coffee Set for 12
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal porcelain tea or coffee set for 12.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Modern R Peynet Studio Linie Romeo & Juliet patt. 4 pcs. Rosenthal Porcelain 50s
By Rosenthal, Raymond Peynet
Located in Miami, FL
A grouping of 4 porcelain pieces from a series created by Raymund Peynet for Rosenthal., Germany in the 1950s. The design is of a couple of lovers in different tender scenes. One is ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic, Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio-Line German Crystal Cocktail or Aperitif Glasses, Set of 5
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Rosenthal Studio-Line German crystal cocktail or aperitif glasses, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Beautiful crystal barware glassware and a great addition to any bar, bar cart, etc. Each with maker's mark "Rosenthal", "Studio-Line", as shown in last image. Dimensions: 6.88" Height.
German liquor...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Rosenthal and Thomas Keramik White Porcelain Vases, Pair of Two
By Thomas Keramik, Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white vases including Thomas rounded pleat design and Rosenthal Plissee vase by Ambrogio Pozzi. The geometric shapes of this pair beautifully...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic, Porcelain
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.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Coffee Set For 6 Guests, Raymond Loewy & Richard Latham, Rosenthal
By Raymond Loewy, Richard Latham, Rosenthal
Located in St Ouen, FR
Timeless elegance both of shape and pattern for this modernist line created in 1954 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham for the prestigious German manufacture.
The particularly moder...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Rosenthal Group Germany Monbijou Classic.Rose Collection Crystal Candlestic
By Rosenthal
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage Rosenthal, Germany crystal classic rose candle holders 6 1/4" signed/mint condition, 1980’s.
A perfect gift for the host or hostess of a we...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass
ROSENTHAL - SQUARES - Mid Century Crystal Liqueur Glass - Germany - Circa 1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - SQUARES (Pattern) - Rare Mid Century wheel cut clear crystal liqueur glass - featuring a band of six engraved squares to the outside of the glass - signed ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Porcelain China Service for 12
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
German porcelain china dinnerware service for 12 by renowned American designer Raymond Loewy.
The set consists of 12 dinner plate, 12 Salad pla...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern 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
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Ceramic, Porcelain
Raymond Loewy Ebony Black Rosenthal Germany fine china coffee service for six
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Ferndale, MI
Elegant 15 piece Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal coffee service . Six cups 4.25" diameter 2.5" tall , six saucers 6.5" diameter , creamer 3" diam...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Organic Leaf/Shell Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Mid-Century Organic Leaf/Shell Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1960s
Beautifully sculpted porcelain dish designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for German manufacturer Ro...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Raymond Loewy Form 2000 Coffee Set Secunda Grau
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Supremely elegant Form 2000 porcelain coffee set designed in 1954 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham and manufactured in Germany by Rosenthal. This beautiful set includes a coffee p...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Uta Feyl Porcelain Vases for Rosenthal
By Uta Feyl, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pure white matte porcelain, organically shaped vases by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal, signed.
Priced as a pair.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate, New in Box
By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Christmas Golden Angels plate. New in box.
Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop artist of our time, ...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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
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Gold
Raymond Loewy Rosenthal - servies 26 pieces Form 2000 Bunte Blätter
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Verviers, BE
Raymond Loewy Rosenthal - servies 26 pieces Form 2000 Bunte Blätter
In the early 1950’s Rosenthal, a German maker of fine china, was looking to update their image and break into th...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Gilbert Portanier Rosenthal Liguria Candlestick
By Rosenthal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning post modern Rosenthal Studio-Linie porcelain candlestick designed and signed by acclaimed French artist Gilbert Portanier (b. 1926) decorated in abstract designs in the Liguria pattern and dating from around 1980. The conical shaped candlestick is of simple hollowed out form and of funnel shape with the raised narrow top forming the candle holder. The candlestick is decorated with abstract designs in lustre colors with gilding on a matt dark lilac blue ground and is signed within the design. With printed makers...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Vintage Rosenthal Black and White Monochrome Dish by Hans-Theo Baumann, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Hans Theo Baumann
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Vase and Ashtray, 1960
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully tailored and textured porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio Line with matching ashtray for AEG-Telefunken.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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.
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Midcentury Porcelain Vase by Michael Boehm & Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal
By Michael Boehm, Rosenthal, 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
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Porcelain
6 Pieces of Porcelain Plates, Rozenthal, Czechoslovakia
By Rosenthal
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original conditions.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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
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Gold Leaf
Thomas Rosenthal, Germany, Medallion Onyx Grey large serving bowl with lid 1970s
By Rosenthal, Max Bill
Located in London, GB
Medallion ‘Onyx Grey’ large serving bowl with lid
Produced c 1970s by Thomas, a subsidiary/division of Rosenthal, Germany
Ceramic
Excellent condition
L 25 cm, Diam 21 cm, H 13 cm, W...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
1960s German Flower Porcelain 24-Karat Gold Plates Set of 11 by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Sofia, BG
LIQUIDATION
"He who believes he is something has ceased to become something.“ Philip Rosenthal.
One large serving plate
One medium serving plate
Six dessert plates
One main course plate
Two salad...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
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.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
'Karelia' Porcelain Leaf-Pattern Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 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...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
- 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, 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.
- 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.