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Rosenthal Furniture

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
Fine Tapio Wirkkala Gilt White Porcelain Rosenthal Coffee Espresso Tea Set 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and exquisite Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-linie gilt white porcelain coffee tea or espresso set for 6 persons, Germany around 1960s to 1970s. This set belongs to the cab...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala White Porcelain "Pollo" Vases for Rosenthal Studio Linie
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art porcelain vases made in Germany, by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, circa 1980s. Vases are in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

1990s Modernist White Porcelain German 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 Furniture

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Porcelain

German White Porcelain Serving or Vanity Tray by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A German white porcelain serving (or vanity) tray with hand-painted floral design and gold detail, circa mid to late-20th century, Germany. Tray is oblong/octagonal and can serve cui...
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Mid-20th Century German Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Björn Wiinblad for Rosendhal Studio Linie White Porcelain Bowl, 1970s
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Original Rosenthal Germany Studio Linie white porcelain bowl, designed by Danish artist Björn Wiinblad, circa 1970. Signature of manufacturer and designer under the base.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Studio Line by Christa Hausler-Goltz, White Porcelain Bisque Vase
By Rosenthal, Christa Hausler-Goltz
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Studio Line white porcelain bisque vase by Christa Hausler-Goltz. Beautiful rounded oblong form, with linear details. Measurements: H...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Ambrogio Pozzi for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Austria, White Porcelain Vase
By Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ambrogio Pozzi for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Austria, white porcelain vase.
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Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain, Ceramic

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 Furniture

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Ceramic

Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and large 8 inch tall vase designed by Born Wiinblad for Rosenthal and manufactured in Germany. This white porcelain vase has an intricate sculptural pattern in a matte fin...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Modernist Off White Ceramic Lidded Box with Stylized Apple Motif by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated ceramic lidded box was realized by the esteemed maker Rosenthal. It features a round body with a sculptural pull in the form of a...
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20th Century German Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Ceramic

"Studio Line" White Porcelain Tea Pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Studio Line" white porcelain tea pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

White China Porcelain Vase by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal
By Jan van der Vaart, Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing china porcelain studio art vase made in Germany, by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal, circa 1980s. Vase is in very good condition with no chi...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

20th Century German White Porcelain Square Vase Painted Rosenthal Studio-Linie
By Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
20th century German white square porcelain vase painted Rosenthal Studio-linie.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Ceramic, 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 Furniture

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Porcelain

White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase signed Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
A simple yet beautiful white matte relief op-art porcelain vase from the 1960s, executed by Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany. In excellent condition. Signed.
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1960s German Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

Designer White Matte Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German designer oval white matte porcelain ceramic pottery vase by Rosenthal 'Studio-Line', Germany. With marker's mark's and designer signature on bottom as show in imag...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Rosenthal Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain

Huge White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Martin Freyer, Rosenthal Germany, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte op art relief porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Martin Freyer, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal Studio-Linie, 1960
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte relief op-art porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad and executed by Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

White Relief Striped Porcelain Vase, Martin Freyer, Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte striped relief biscuit porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Martin Freyer, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Cuno Fischer, Rosenthal Studio-Linie, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Cuno Fischer
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white porcelain vase the lute player with shiny glaze from the 1960s, designed by Cuno Fischer, executed by Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany. In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Huge White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white porcelain op art relief vase "The Lute Player" with shiny glaze from the 1960s, designed and executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

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Porcelain

White Geometric Op Art Porcelain Vase, Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
By Ambrogio Pozzi, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white fully glazed cone-shaped porcelain vase Plissee from the 1980s, designed by Ambrogio Pozzi in 1985, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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Rosenthal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Rosenthal furniture 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 furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), and Carstens Tönnieshof. Prices for Rosenthal furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $28 and can go as high as $60,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $547.
Questions About Rosenthal Furniture
  • 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.
  • 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.

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