Rosenthal Porcelain
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
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Three Piece Post-Modern "Love Cups" Set by Katja Marzahn for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Three piece post-modern "Love Cups" set by Katja Marzahn for Rosenthal Studio-Line, circa 1980s. This wonderful cupola espresso set is made of porcelain with...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Post-Modern "Kunstlertasse #2" Set by Michael Boehm for Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Michael Boehm, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-Modern "Kunstlertasse #2" cup and saucer set by Michael Boehm for Rosenthal Studio-Line, circa 1980s. This wonderful set is in great vintage condit...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Vintage Duo Set of Espresso Cups Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal 1980s
By Piero Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage duo set of Espresso cups from porcelain designed by
Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal 1980s.
Stunning duo set of espresso cups ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Mid-Century Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Rooster by J. Feldtmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century Rosenthal porcelain figurine.
In the form of a rooster.
Designed by J. Feldtmann in the 1950s for Rosenthal.
S...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Composition Secunda Grey Set 34 Piece
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare coffee and cake set in Rosenthal (Germany) bone china designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland 1963.
6 mocha cups with their saucers
6 coffee cups with their saucers
Coffee pot
Milk jug
Sugar bowl
6 cake plates 20cm...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Porcelain Flower Cylinder Vase by Wolf Bauer, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Barntrup, DE
A hand-painted Rosenthal porcelain vase designed by Wolf Bauer, the Studio-Linie line, Germany, 1970s-1980s.
The white porcelain vase is in a cylindrical form and is adorned with br...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Post-Modern "Kunstlertasse #1" Set by Solveig Samhaber for Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-Modern "Kunstlertasse #1" cup and saucer set by Solveig Samhaber for Rosenthal Studio-Line, circa 1980s. This wonderful set is in great vintage condition with no chips or cracks...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Lamb by Willy Zügel for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Roma, IT
Very nice classical vintage Rosenthal lamb porcelain figurine modeled by Willy Zügel.
This irresistible animalier figure features a green underglaze Rosent...
Category
Late 20th Century German Country Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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 Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Modern German Blue & White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German porcelain coffee or tea cup set, with creamer and sugar, in white with touches of gold and blue. Set includes six cups, one creamer and one sugar bowl with lid, al...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal Olive Green, Gold and Black Vide Poche, 1960s
By Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, 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 Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal, Germany, 1950s
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosenthal vase, Germany.
Very good condition.
Dimensions: height 32.5 cm / diameter 13 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Other Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal, Germany, 1950s
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain Rosenthal vase from the mid-20th century.
Dimensions: height 41.5 cm / diameter 17 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Other Rosenthal Porcelain
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.
Category
1980s German Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1920s French Bulldog Figurine Rosenthal Selb Bavaria Germany, Art Deco Porcelain
By Rosenthal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco porcelain French Bulldog figurine from the 1920s.
This animal statue - Dog statue was made by Rosenthal Selb Bavaria, Germany.
First ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Porcelain Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice miniature 3.75"D plate by Danish designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, circa 1970s. The piece is sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Designer Art Porcelain Tea Set for Six, "Leda" by Paul Wunderlich
By Paul Wunderlich, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal designer porcelain tea set for six. "Leda" Paul Wunderlich.
Exclusive tea service, made of German porcelain, signed
Paul Wunderlich, edition 500/14, ground mark Rosenth...
Category
20th Century Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of Storming Bacchantes by A. Cassmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Art Nouveau figurine by Rosenthal.
Entitled "Stürmende Bacchantes" which translates to "Storming Bacchantes".
Depicting three half clothed figures stepping towards (or from)...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Designer Pop Art Porcelain Tea Set for Six, "Teeforelle" 'Tea Trout'
By Christian Ludwig Attersee, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosenthal designer Pop Art porcelain tea set for six. "Teeforelle" (Tea Trout).
Artist: Christian Ludwig Attersee.
Exclusive tea set "Teeforelle", tea set made of German porcel...
Category
20th Century Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Dinner Coffee 80 Pieces Set Plates Noire Porcelain
By Kurt Rosenthal, Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tapio Wirkkala's white and black, including dinner, lunch, salad and bread plates, platters, soup bowls, coffee or tea pot, sugar and creamer, bowls, covered bowls and more. Service ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Porcelain Fluted Rosenthal Vase with Gold Band
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Rosenthal vase with gold band and vertical ribbing. Perfect for a center piece. The ribbed style with gold banding make this a perfect decorative piece without without flowers.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Porcelain Vase by Michael Boehm & Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal
By Rosemonde Nairac, Rosenthal, Michael Boehm
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...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Dessert Set of Eight Hand Painted Porcelain Plates
By Rosenthal
Located in Sofia, BG
Rosenthal dessert set of eight hand painted porcelain plates all decorated with the same flowers and leaves,
circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century European Rosenthal Porcelain
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.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Midcentury Speckled Bronze & White Porcelain Decorative Dish by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern decorative dish was realized by the esteemed maker Rosenthal in Germany, circa 1980. It features a square body with rounded sides offering a hig...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Rosenthal Black and White Monochrome Dish by Hans-Theo Baumann, 1960s
By Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal
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...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Huge "Tasca" Porcelain Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, Italy, 1980s
By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal
Located in Milan, IT
Huge "Tasca" porcelain vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal.
Matte finish and still contemporary shape.
Category
Late 20th Century German Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Uta Feyl Porcelain Vases for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Uta Feyl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pure white matte porcelain, organically shaped vases by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal, signed, priced as a pair.
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Vase and Ashtray
By Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully tailored and textured porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio Line with matching ashtray for AEG-Telefunken.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1980s German Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Figurine 'Pearl Seeker' K. Himmelstoss, Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1920
By Karl Himmelstoss, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Rosenthal figurine of the 1920s:
Unclothed girl with a wreath of flowers on her shoulder-length hair parted in the middle, kneeling on the ground with her right leg and pic...
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Four Rosenthal White Maria porcelain cups, Germany, early 20th century.
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of four Rosenthal cups.
Dimensions:
Cup: height 6.5 cm / dia. 9 cm
Stand: Wed. 14 cm
Plate: Wed. 17.5 cm
Category
Early 20th Century German Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Porcelain Figure 'Lotus Flower' by K. Himmelstoss Rosenthal Selb Ca 1924
By Karl Himmelstoss, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent rare Rosenthal figurine of the 1920s:
Young woman in short strap dress with artfully braided and pinned up hair and
ornamented belly band, head turned to the left and look...
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio Line Scenario Barbara Brenner Dinnerware Porcelain Memphis Era
By Barbara Brenner, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Starter set of the iconic postmodern Rosenthal Studio line collection by Barbara Brenner (1990). Set includes 11 pieces as follows:
3 dinner plates
3 salad plates
1 bread and ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Rosenthal Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.
Rosenthal porcelain 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 porcelain, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original porcelain 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 porcelain by Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Bjørn Wiinblad, and Raymond Loewy. Prices for Rosenthal porcelain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $28 and can go as high as $9,106, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $325.
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Questions About Rosenthal Porcelain
- 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.