Like a lot of potteries, the Rosenthal Porcelain Factory grew from decorating roots. Founded in 1879 by Philipp Rosenthal, the company did not produce its own forms until 1889, when Rosenthal set up his own ceramics factory in Selb, Bavaria, and quickly hired the best designers and clay modelers he could find. For example, at the beginning of the 20th century, Adolf Oppel designed Art Nouveau figurative pieces at the factory, while Eleonore...Continue Reading