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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Creator: Rosenthal
Martin Freyer Vase for Rosenthal, No. 2991
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, organic, matte porcelain vase No. 2991 by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studioline, Germany with a wrapped textile pattern look and glazed interior, marked.
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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
$975 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Vintage Trio of Lisa Larson for Rosenthal Ceramic Candle Holders
By Rosenthal
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful set / trio of candleholders designed by Swedish studio ceramist / potter Lisa Larson (b. 1931) for the German company Rosenthal stamped and marked "Rosenthal - Studio Line" on the base. Fun, flower shaped candlestick holders produced circa 1970-1980.
Measurements are:
Larger stands...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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
$75 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Rosenthal Plates, Germany, Set 3 Porcelain Dinner Plates
By Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Золоч
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
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.
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1980s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad Relief White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal With Gilt Characters
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
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
Materials
Porcelain
$280 Sale Price
33% Off
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
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 w...
Category
1940s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$189 Sale Price
20% Off
black & white ceramic 1960s coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Splendid ceramic service with rare decoration, made in the 1950s and 1960s by Rosenthal based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala. The service is incomplete and consists of the following p...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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 R...
Category
1940s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$189 Sale Price
20% Off
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' MCM Coffee Pot and Creamer Taupe Crystal
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1950s sinuous porcelain coffee pot and creamer designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal in Germany in rare taupe or crystalline color, which is an iridescent or lustre brown. ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Germany Studio Line Polygon White & Gold Serving Bowl
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A multi-sided porcelain serving bowl in the Polygon pattern designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Germany's Studio Line collection.
All white with gold edged sides.
Category
1970s German Minimalist Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antje Brüggemann for Rosenthal Vintage Organic Leaf Vase 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Sterling and Porcelain Salt Shakers
By Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A hand painted moss-rose pattern decorates these delicate salt shakers, both around the belly and neck. Deep shades of green and red against the antique-wh...
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Early 1900s American Antique Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$385 / set
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
Vintage Plate Christmas Carols on Porcelain "Silent night, holy night" Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
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
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. ...
Category
1940s German Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$189 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
$93 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain
$300 Sale Price
25% Off
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
$93 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Serving Platters by Versace for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Gianni Versace
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
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1994
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1994 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming”. When Rosenthal asked the Danish art...
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1990s German Modern 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 Silver Overlay Vase 1935
By Rosenthal
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Rosenthal porcelain silver overlay vase
Date : 1935
Origin : Selb, Germany
Bowl Features : Engraved silver overlay depicting winterberry with r...
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1930s German Art Deco 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
$93 Sale Price
20% Off
10 Rosenthal Bavaria Pink Rose Floral with Gold Decorative Edge Dinner Plates
By Rosenthal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
10 Rosenthal Bavaria Pink Rose Floral with Gold Decorative Edge Dinner Plates + 1 for a total of 11.
All in wonderful condition. Very minor age appro...
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Late 20th Century German Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Linie Pollo Biscuit Porcelain Vase
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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
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
$355 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1991
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1991 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Oh Sheperds, men and women come...” and is reason no. 9 of the se...
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1990s German Modern 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
$540 Sale Price
70% Off
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1984
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1984 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Jingle Bells” and is reason no. 2 of the series. When Rosenthal a...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1986
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1986 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “O Christmas Tree” and is reason no. 4 of the series. When Rosenth...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1988
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1988 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” and is reason no. 6 of the se...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1985
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1985 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “We Three Kings of Orient Are” and is reason no. 3 of the series. ...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1983
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1983 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Silent night”. When Rosenthal asked the Danish artist to illustra...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1990
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1990 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. When Rosenthal asked the Danish artist to illustrate a new series of dishes, he decid...
Category
1990s German Modern Rosenthal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Christmas Songs Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal from 1987
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Milan, Italy
Porcelain Christmas plate from 1987 by Bjorn Wiinblad made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal. The dish is titled “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and is r...
Category
1980s German Modern 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
- 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.