Description
The triumph of form “Maria” was introduced in 1916. The service was named after the wife of the founder Philipp Rosenthal, who married Maria, who was 35 years younger than he, in 1916 “Maria” represents the history of porcelain and tableware. It is one of the most popular and successful Rosenthal porcelain services. For generations, it has been the porcelain for weddings and other festive occasions: stylish and timeless. This polygonal shape dishes with the characteristic edge relief in the form of a fruit garland was the most extensive service by Rosenthal. There are more than 80 different items available. “Maria” has been enjoying great popularity for decades, and is one of the most extensive and well-selling tableware shapes of all time. With its variety of special and additional pieces, “Maria” meets high individual demands of classic timely dining culture, and is presented as a complete gourmet programme. The elegant charm of this form lies in the neo-classical form and balance of classical and romantic style elements – such as the delicate pomegranate relief. The classicist, polygonal basic form is bordered by a delicate, finely curved pomegranate relief, reflecting the design elements of the Biedermeier period.
