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Rosenthal Seating

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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
'Relaxer 2' Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1974
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Verner Panton Relaxer. Designed in 1974 and manufactured by Rosenthal Studio-line in Germany. Labeled. Beech wood solid frame with cushion in original yellow cotton fabric. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

“Flying Carpet” Lounge Chair by Simon Desanta for Rosenthal Original Leather
By Rosenthal
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Rare “Flying Carpet” lounge chair designed by Burkhard Voghterr for Rosenthal, Germany, circa 1970s. This sculptural piece is upholstered in ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

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Leather

Set of 6 Black 1980s 1-2-3 Series Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 1-2-3 Series dining chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal with chrome bases, newly reupholstered in Pauline Black. In otherwise original condition with visible wear consis...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagin...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Rosenthal Seating

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Velvet, Fiberglass

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio Line 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Sunball by Selldorf & Ris for Rosenthal, 1960th Ball Garden Chair Loungechair
By Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf
Located in Telgte, DE
The SUNBALL is a design icon, created for the stylish outdoor area. Like the Ballchair, it embodies the 60s. Herbert Selldorf and Günther F. Ris jointly created the Sunball in 1968...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

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Upholstery, Fiberglass

“Relaxer II” Rocking Loveseat by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany 1970
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Wilnis, UT
The “Relaxer II” is an iconic rocking chair designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Rosenthal in Germany around 1970. This is 2-seater / loveseat edition! Made of black wood w...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Hombre Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Kai Kristiansen, Hans J. Wegner, Burkhard Vogtherr, Johannes Andersen
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very comfortable leather armchair and ottoman from the 1970s. Very nice design and high-quality workmanship. The down-filled pillows are very comfortable. An enrichment...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Sunball Chair by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1969
By Herbert Selldorf, Günter Ferdinand Ris, Rosenthal
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
One of only 50 ever produced sunball chairs by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1969. This particular one has water resisting up...
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1960s Vintage Rosenthal Seating

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Metal

Serpentina Daybed Lounger By Burkhard Vogtherr For Rosenthal in BlueFiberglass
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Halle, DE
Rocking Lounger Model “Serpentina”, designed in 1976 by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal Einrichtungen. Version in fiberglass plastic. No fabric-cover available. Significant signs of ...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Rosenthal Seating

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Fiberglass

8 Postmodern "Nostro" Dining Armchairs by A. Weber for Rosenthal, Germany 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Ettore Sottsass, Rosenthal, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 8 Postmodern bentwood and upholstery armchairs by Andreas Weber for Rosenthal, Germany. Curved wooden frame is lacquered in gray, with the open pore pattern of the wood grai...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

Set of 2 Hombre armchairs Rosenthal chair Burkhard Vogtherr 1970s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering two beautiful “Hombre” armchairs by Rosenthal from the 1970s for sale. The design is by Burkhard Vogtherr and is characterized by its unique, clear lines. The base ha...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

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Wood

Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris & Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Herbert Selldorf
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
Designed in 1969 by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, this original Sunball Chair is a sculptural masterpiece that seamlessly combines futurism and functionali...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Series Dining Chair in Brown Fabric
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Tropical Lounge Chair by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Rosenthal
Located in Rosendahl, DE
"Hombre" lounge chairs designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for the Rosenthal Studio Line. Four chairs with strong wooden frames, high quality down cushions with original tropical fabric...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Down

1973, Verner Panton for Rosenthal, 1-2-3 Serie, Rare Chaise Longue, Ochre Fabric
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original Panton Fabric
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Office Chair, Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosenthal Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Rosenthal seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Rosenthal seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Rosenthal seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm, and Herbert Hirche. Prices for Rosenthal seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $700 and can go as high as $60,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,431.
Questions About Rosenthal Seating
  • 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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