The "Maria" service is the epitome of classic style.

Maria gets a new look. For the first time in its more than 100-year history, Rosenthal's successful collection is now available in a contemporary version called "Maria en Vogue" with colored glazes. The triumph of the "Maria" shape began in 1916. The service was named after the wife of the company founder Philipp Rosenthal, who married 35-year-younger Maria in 1916. "Maria" stands for porcelain history and table culture. Presumably created as a replica of a silver tea service, this polygonal dinnerware shape with the characteristic edge relief in the form of a garland became the most extensive Rosenthal service. In 1939, there were already more than 170 different items, from bone dishes to knife banks and decorative corks. Even today, more than 70 different individual pieces are available.

Some love stories are so beautiful that they are hard to believe. Like the one between Philipp Rosenthal and his wife Maria. It so happens that the privy councilor was so infatuated with her that he quickly named a porcelain set after her without knowing that it would one day become a best-seller, selling millions of copies. To this day Maria remains one of the most extensive tableware collections with around 100 pieces. Its classic form and the elegant relief around the rim make it a stand-out collection. "Maria" is a classic service that has already become a legend. For generations, it was the porcelain of choice at weddings and other celebrations. The model for its characteristic shape was a silver teapot dating back to around 1815, which company founder Philipp Rosenthal brought back from England and had remade in porcelain in honor of his wife, the French Countess Maria de Bourges.

Love them. Linda. Evansville, IN. Sun Aug 04 2024

This China offers a hand-painted design, with colors that are carefully applied to the porcelain with fine brushes in many shadings, and fired several times at high temperatures.

Taylor. Alexandria, KY. Tue May 16 2023

Organic forms and matte finishes mean this piece is perfect for daily use as well as a special get-together.

This Fortessa Heirloom plateware and bowler is simply the best of all time. Classic. Beautiful matte finish. “Organic” shaped without being weirdly wavy-looking at the edges (visually and literally the mildest integration of a soft-looking undulation at the edges - read: no strangely shaped fishes which take away from the actual full size one expects). These are not just beautiful but sturdy and easy care and they stack wonderfully well in the dishwasher (not too thick and unwieldy). A+ - PERFECT.. Cecilmariecil. Chicago Il. Sat Sep 06 2025

Some love stories are so beautiful that they are hard to believe. Like the one between Philipp Rosenthal and his wife Maria. It so happens that the privy councilor was so infatuated with her that he quickly named a porcelain set after her without knowing that it would one day become a best-seller, selling millions of copies. To this day Maria remains one of the most extensive tableware collections with around 100 pieces. Its classic form and the elegant relief around the rim make it a stand-out collection. "Maria" is a classic service that has already become a legend. For generations, it was the porcelain of choice at weddings and other celebrations. The model for its characteristic shape was a silver teapot dating back to around 1815, which company founder Philipp Rosenthal brought back from England and had remade in porcelain in honor of his wife, the French Countess Maria de Bourges.