Rosenthal (Germany) cups and saucers

Rosenthal is a German porcelain company that was founded in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria. The company was established by Philipp Rosenthal, who had a passion for porcelain and a vision of creating high-quality, beautiful porcelain products that would be treasured by people all over the world.

Rosenthal's early years were marked by a focus on innovative design and quality craftsmanship. In 1900, the company won a gold medal at the Paris World's Fair for its innovative porcelain designs. Over the years, Rosenthal continued to innovate and expand its product line, introducing new materials and designs that pushed the boundaries of traditional porcelain-making techniques.

During World War II, Rosenthal's factories were heavily damaged by bombing, and the company was forced to rebuild from the ground up. Despite these challenges, Rosenthal emerged from the war with renewed vigor, and in the decades that followed, it continued to more... grow and expand its reach.

In the 1950s and 1960s, Rosenthal became known for its collaborations with famous artists and designers, including Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, Wilhelm Wagenfeld and Walter Gropius. These collaborations resulted in some of Rosenthal's most iconic ranges, including the famous "Tulip" and the "Studio Line" collection.

From 1997, Rosenthal AG was 90% owned by the British-Irish Waterford Wedgwood Group but from 2009, Rosenthal has been owned by the Italian company Sambonet Paderno Industrie (Arcturus Group). less...