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Rosenthal Table Lamps

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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
Rare Rosenthal Figurine Table Lamp by K.Himmelstoss, circa 1916
By Rosenthal
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Very rare figurine group “Festreigen” table lamp, designed by Karl Himmelstoss, 1913, executed by Rosenthal, 1916. White porcelain, three dancing graces in long robes on stepped, profiled and fluted round base, signed on the base (embossed) “K.Himmelstoss”, green color stamp under glaze “Rosenthal Bavaria...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Brass

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Pair of Table Lamps in Porcelain, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of porcelain table lamps designed by Bjørn Wiinblad and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s. This pair of rare porcelain table lamps is a true testament to the timeless e...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Fabric

Rosenthal Table Lamp, Red & Gold Art Deco Hand-Painted Porcelain, Germany, 1935
By Gio Ponti, Rosenthal, Piero Fornasetti, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand-painted, footed, sphere-shaped porcelain Art Deco / Hollywood Regency table lamp. Made by Rosenthal, Germany, 1935. Excellent original condition. Signed...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Exclusive Lamp by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Denmark, 1970s
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular glazed ceramic table lamp designed by Danish ceramicist and artist Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Rosenthal, Denmark. Its striking yellow and black color contrast in a fa...
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1970s Danish Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Grey ceramic table lamp by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany 1970s
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in ECHT, NL
Ceramic mid century table lamp with a plexiglass diffusor and fabric shade. Most likely designed by Bjorn Wiinblad in the 1960s. The lamp is marked with the manufacturer stamp of Rosenthal. It is part of the "Studio line" series which included vases, pots, lamps, tableware etc. The measurements including the shade are: H. 44cm, ø. 27cm The base measures: H. 30cm, ø. 21cm Bjørn Wiinblad (20 September 1919 – 8 June 2006), was a Danish painter, designer and artist in ceramics, silver, bronze, textiles, and graphics. His work has been shown widely in Europe, in the United States of America first in 1954 and in Japan, Australia and Canada in 1968. Wiinblad was named Man of the Year in New York in 1985 and was awarded the American-Scandinavian Foundation’s Cultural Prize of 1995. Rosenthal Porcelain Company Wiinblad was an important designer for the Rosenthal porcelain company. His most popular Rosenthal dinnerware...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric, Plastic

Vintage Pottery Table Lamp by Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand glazed ceramic table light from Rosenthal's Studio-Line. Designed and manufactured in Germany during the early 1970s. Some auction houses attributed this design to Bjorn Wiinbla...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1970s Tall Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramic Table Lamp for Rosentahl with New Shade
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall and huge ceramic table lamp designed by the Danish ceramist and artist Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Rosenthal, Denmark The lamp base is primarily decorated with yellow and bl...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric, Plexiglass

One-of-a-kind Globe Table Lamp, Hand Painted Porcelain 'Shade Included'
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a one-of-a-kind table lamp from the estate of Robert Haardt. Robert Haardt was an Austrian Geographer who lived from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. He had it manu...
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Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Porcelain Table Lamp by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Hutschenreuther, Bjørn Wiinblad, Le Klint, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Impressive porcelain table lamp from the 1960s. Extremely high-quality workmanship and very beautiful design. The original silk lampshade creates a particularly beautiful lighting at...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Fabric, Plastic

Rare Rosenthal Figurine Table Lamp by K.Himmelstoss, circa 1916
By Rosenthal
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Very rare figurine group “Festreigen” table lamp, designed by Karl Himmelstoss, 1913, executed by Rosenthal, 1916. White porcelain, three dancing graces in long robes on stepped, profiled and fluted round base, signed on the base (embossed) “K.Himmelstoss”, green color stamp under glaze “Rosenthal Bavaria...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Porcelain Table Lamp by Rosenthal Studio Line
By Fog & Mørup, Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad, Kaiser Leuchten, Le Klint
Located in München, DE
Impressive porcelain table lamp from the 1960s. Extremely high-quality workmanship and very beautiful design. Manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio Line Condition: Very good vintage cond...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Fabric, Porcelain

Porcelain Table Lamp by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Hutschenreuther, Bjørn Wiinblad, Le Klint, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Impressive porcelain table lamp from the 1960s. Extremely high-quality workmanship and very beautiful design. The original silk lampshade creates a particularly beautiful lighting at...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Fabric, Plastic

1990s Modernist White Porcelain German Design Table Lamp by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modernist white porcelain table lamp designed and manufactured in Germany by Rosenthal in the Nineties, the porcelain base has a round shape with an asymmetrical hole in the middle...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Rosenthal, Porcelain Large Desk Lamp, 1960s, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design by Rosenthal, this spotlight desk lamp was produced by Rosenthal The stand is White Porcelain the lamp is fully original and in good condition and has been le...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Plexiglass, Porcelain

20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century hand painted red ceramic table lamp with floral decorations by Rosenthal in very good authentic condition. Measurements without the shade 40/20 and 62/45 cm. Germany, ci...
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Early 20th Century German Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Ceramic

60s 70s Lamp Light Table Lamp Ceramic Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Design
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light table lamp ceramic Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal design Object: table lamp Manufacturer: Rosenthal Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: D...
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1970s German Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

1970s Stacking Bowls Table Lamp by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Toronto, CA
This unique table light from 1970s Germany features a surprising twist: Separate the 3 glass pieces to create a light and 2 bowls. Or stack and modulate in any number of ways to crea...
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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Glass

Art deco desk lamp by Kurt Wendler for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco desk lamp by Kurt Wendler for Rosenthal.
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1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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Art Deco Lady Figurine Table Lamp Bronze Sculpture, French circa 1930
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp , Germany, 1970s
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$931 / set
H 19.69 in Dm 6.7 in
Green Glass Desk Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s, Denmark
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
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1970s Danish Vintage Rosenthal Table Lamps

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Pair of Rosenthal Studio Line Ceramic Table Lamps Tuscan Brown, Germany, 1960's
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Rosenthal Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Bjørn Wiinblad Studio Line, 1960s
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Beautiful Large 1960s Porcelain Table Lamp in Pop Art Design by Rosenthal
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Located in München, DE
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Set of Porcelain Table Lamps in Gold Decor by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 1961
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Odense, DK
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1960s German Rosenthal Ceramic & Brass Table Lamp Inc Original Shades
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Located in London, England
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Located in bruxelles, BE
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Rosenthal Hand Lamp 1940s
Rosenthal Hand Lamp 1940s
H 24 in W 9 in D 5 in

Rosenthal table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Rosenthal table lamps 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 table lamps, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original table lamps 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 table lamps by Glashütte Limburg, Cosack Leuchten, and Gebrüder Cosack. Prices for Rosenthal table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $254 and can go as high as $4,587, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,446.
Questions About Rosenthal Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    Rosenthal 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, 2022
    Sambonet 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.

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