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eTableTop Pop-up Shop in Manhattan eTableTop invites you to visit its Pop-up Shop in Manhattan at 207 East 57th Street.   Rosenthal Dishes Up Chic, Launching First Concept Store Rosenthal USA opened its first Concept "Pop-Up" Store at the Grand Concourse of The Shops at the Plaza. Rosenthal USA President Glenn De Stefano announced that Rosenthal is "very excited about the concept store, which along with other esteemed luxury brands, offers a cohesive retail experience for savvy consumers from all over the world." He continues, "It is an opportunity to express Rosenthal's artistry and make it accessible and available to those who understand and appreciate it."
To celebrate the launch, design and lifestyle experts Geoffrey Bradfield, Campion Platt and Antony Todd hosted a fete in the Plaza's Terrace Foyer adjacent to the Warren-Tricomi Salon. Joel Warren notes that "we selected Rosenthal for our salon because its aesthetic mirrors our own - clean, modern and elegant, but with an edge. The stylish vases complement our décor, creating a luxurious environment and serving refreshments in Rosenthal teacups and glasses give our clients an all-over coveted and pampered experience."
Acquired earlier this year by Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.P.A., an Italian leader in tabletop and kitchen accessories, Rosenthal also owns the popular Thomas and Hutschenreuther lines. Glenn De Stefano notes that "this is a very exciting time for Rosenthal and a prime opportunity to establish its prominence as the leader in innovative, design driven, stylish and functional table top, stemware and decorative accessories… its modern, distinctively designed and trend setting products will make Rosenthal the preferred provider of modern luxury tabletop and decorative pieces in the United States and worldwide. The Sambonet and Rosenthal brands are a perfect complement to gain further market share in the United States."
Rosenthal Buy Gives Sambonet A Full Table BY LISA COWLEY ASSOCIATE EDITOR (TABLETOPMerchandising)
 The acquisition was "lock, stock and barrel", including trade receivables, patents, trademarks- Rosenthal, Thomas and Hutschenreuther brands- as well as Rosenthal's German production sites and 1,200 employees worldwide. The Rosenthal meets Versace licensed tableware will also continue under Sambonet's ownership. DeStefano said the acquisition allows Rosenthal to bring back a design driven focus to the brand, striving to develop new, innovative products. Rosenthal has hired a public relations firm to "position the brand correctly in the minds of the consumers and the retailers," he said. Rosenthal's studio line is "modern, distinctive, trend defining tableware and giftware," according to DeStefano. "A high concept of design is a huge part of both companies. Both are strong European companies with a history of tradition," said Andrea Vianello, vp/Sambonet Paderno USA. Another synergy between the two partners, added Vianello, is that neither source product; they manufacture and design the product, and control the production quality. Sambonet's key focus with Rosenthal in the U.S. will be to promote its "better" housewares Thomas brand, said DeStefano. The high-quality porcelain brand he termed as "affordable design" provides a casual, contemporary look for today's young consumers with functional appeal for everyday use. "The focus is going to be placed on Thomas until the economy starts to rebound." he said. as consumers are looking for value. Rosenthal will also offer more fourth-quarter gift-giving opportunities under its upper-tier Rosenthal Meets Versace brand, said DeStefano. While Rosenthal had been distributing a limited amount of Sambonet-branded product for five years, mostly at independent specialty stores, merging the two companies allows Sambonet broader retail distribution in the U.S., including entering the department store channel with its flatware and giftware, said Vianello. Vianello also said he plans to open a pilot outlet store combining Sambonet, Paderno and Rosenthal, 10,000 SKUs of porcelain, kitchenware and flatware, respectively, under one roof. Paderno is distributed to U.S. retail by World Cuisine. "The acquisition builds the basis for a complete and profitable integration between the matured expertise of Sambonet in the hotel industry and the traditional excellence of Rosenthal in the retail market," according to Vianello. On the hospitality side, the acquisition will now allow the company to provide a one-stop tabletop shopping package to four-star hotels, offering high design metalware, porcelain and kitchenware through the Rosenthal, Sambonet and Paderno brands, he said. © Homeworld Business 2009 ROSENTHAL AND SAMBONET JOIN ONE TABLE ... The Karl Lagerfeld Selection Exclusively for Rosenthal
The star designer Karl Lagerfeld has also committed himself to the world of beauty. Not only his designs for famous fashion houses, but also his photographic works are world famous. And now he has set porcelain in unusual scenes for the new Rosenthal campaign. "I was supposed to come up with twelve pictures and ended up with about sixty, because it was such good fun," says Karl Lagerfeld as he describes his work for Rosenthal." On the one hand I love this brand, which is truly part of the German legacy; on the other I am also interested in work as a link between beauty and functionality." Lagerfeld draws his very own personal picture of Rosenthal with the exclusive" EGO" selection- in the very sense of the word: From the product selection to the photography right up to the artistic campaign design.
All motifs use the aesthetics of classic black and white photography in a consistent way. Lagerfeld develops his own visual language: He plays with clichés, illustrates idioms, confronting transparency and vulnerability with the male model's force of expression. His style is not to commit himself to any one style. Even after almost 13o years of corporate history, Rosenthal still presents itself as both modern and fascinating. Tradition and innovation: Rosenthal has always continued to develop between these two poles - united and motivated by the ambition to create the best design in every epoch - "the originals of our times". Philip Rosenthal recognised the value of design way back in the 195o's: Impressed by "industrial design" in the USA and the avant-garde in Italy the innovative son of the company founder dares to break with traditional porcelain design. He invites young creative artists and designers to Selb in Germany to let them design modern forms - marking the birth of the Rosenthal Studio-line. Together with famous artists and designers such as Walter Gropius, Timo Sarpaneva or Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal became a pioneer of contemporary product design. This leading role provides the motivation to continue setting the design trends in the future, too.  TAC 02 Dynamic Gold
October Table Top Show in New YorkCome and visit us at the New York Table Top Show. October 22nd to October 24th 2008. Rosenthal Showroom   Flower Fantasy: Springtime Feelings in Shining Colours  Nature dictates the decorative interplay: A joyful awakening of meadow herbs and sweet scented flowers, where freesias, lilies of the valley, pansies and lucky four-leaf clovers interweave in a subtle design. The design is derived from one of the Italian fashion company’s archival prints. The decoration, in dreamy tones of red, pink and lilac, is embellished by Versace’s classic geometric motif in a deep shade of grass-green set off by a precious gold thread. The exuberance of the "Flower Fantasy" dinner service evokes the romantic and festive mood of spring, equally appropriate for a grand table setting or a romantic dinner for two. Dining Concept "Landscape": Designed by Patricia Urquiola Patricia Urquiola is one of today’s most famous, internationally popular designers. For the Rosenthal studio-line Patricia Urquiola has designed a dining concept of porcelain, glass, cutlery and accessories, which meets the standards of ground-breaking product design with its language form and excellent craftsmanship. A new design milestone has now been realised following two years of development and in collaboration with Patricia Urquiola, the creative design team and technicians at Rosenthal. Patricia Urquiola’s design combines western tabletop culture with the oriental tradition of spontaneous and versatile tableware usage. The characteristic design of the dining concept comes to the fore on the plates with their relinquished borders particularly well. Different three-dimensional patterns lend the porcelain series an extra dimension and emphasise its high quality. "These patterns are the result of an archaeological-like exploration through our cultural memories. The result is a new interpretation using a modern digitalized language."
The seven different reliefs on porcelain elements are sometimes arranged asymmetrically, sometimes covering the entire surface. Sometimes the pattern breaks out across the rim, reshaping its line. As such, this individual design and formal feature allow versatile alternative combinations. The transparency, a major feature of high quality porcelain products, is particularly evident in Urquiola’s design and reflects Rosenthal’s many years of competence and experience. The fine relief structure emphasises the shimmering effect of the wafer-thin porcelain. The same serene form language is to be found on the glass articles, too. Urquiola has designed the matching cutlery picking up on the example of an English "marrow spoon" from the 17th century. The design here is characterised by its formal simplicity and its ties with tradition. "Our aim is to offer a collection which captivates with clear forms and that can be used in a variety of different ways, but which distinguishes itself by its wealth of content and which can be read as a sensual compendium," says Patricia Urquiola explaining her concept.  She worked at Achille Castiglioni’s office between 1990 and 1992. From 1990 to 1996 she was responsible for new product development at De Padova and created several objects in collaboration with Vico Magistretti. Between 1993 and 1996 she also dedicated herself to the architectural design of showrooms, restaurants and shops. In 1996 she was appointed head of the Lissoni Assiciati design group. In 2001 she opened her own studio for product design, architecture, installations and concept creation. Urquiola has designed successful collections for, among others, Moroso, Driade, Kartell and B&B and was a member of the international jury for the Rosenthal young designers’ award "Rosenthal Design Award 2004". Pepe and FriendsInspired by Street Art trends with elements from comic and graphic design, the Canadian artist, Camila Prada, has designed delightful characters for Thomas that make everyday life just a bit more fun. Pepe, the yellow bird, is the leader of the gang, and helps out at the table along with all his friends. Each of the characters has its own personality: Sugar Daddy, the sugar dispenser, cannot resist sweets while Miss Bonny and Mister Clyde (oil and vinegar) take care of “greasy matters” in a jiffy. Sir Randolf, the eggcup, makes sure that the eggs stay warm. He hides his best trick under his hat: Salt to season the breakfast egg. To see how hard Pepe and Friends Tableworker are working to prepare the perfect breakfast just click the play button >> For Pepe and Friends in our online catalog click here. << DONNA KARAN INTERNATIONAL AND ROSENTHAL USA, INC. TO INTRODUCE A NEW TABLETOP LINE
Lou Scala, President of Rosenthal USA and CMO of Waterford Wedgwood brands, called the collaboration between Donna Karan International and Rosenthal USA brands “the perfect collaboration combining Rosenthal’s history and design aesthetics with the timeless style that Donna Karan embodies. Donna’s innovative products delight the senses while maintaining her industry history. The Donna Karan Collection for Rosenthal will offer luxury products with the highest standards of creativity for the global customer.” Cathy Volker, EVP of Global Licensing for Donna Karan International, said “We are thrilled about this new partnership with Rosenthal. Together, we will expand Donna Karan’s distinctive artistic vision through a new range of tabletop and giftware product offerings. Rosenthal’s design and quality traditions align perfectly with the Donna Karan’s creative sensibilities, and we are confident that this new range will be the perfect complement to Donna Karan’s existing line of home décor, which includes bedding and bath designs. Our shared commitment to innovation and aesthetic perspectives will facilitate the creation of products that suit the lifestyle and tastes of an important customer base in this market segment.” Donna Karan International is one of the world’s leading fashion design houses. It designs, markets and distributes collections of women’s and men’s apparel, sportswear, accessories and shoes under the Donna Karan and DKNY brand names. The Company has selectively granted licenses for the manufacture and distribution of beauty and beauty related products, jeanswear, activewear, men’s furnishings, men's tailored clothing, hosiery, intimate apparel, coats, children’s apparel, watches, eyewear and home. Since November 2001, Donna Karan International has been part of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury goods group. Rosenthal is a subsidiary of Dublin, Ireland based Waterford Wedgwood plc. With annual sales of nearly $1 billion, Waterford Wedgwood plc is the world’s largest tabletop, gift, crystal, silver and ceramics company. In addition to Rosenthal, the Waterford Wedgwood plc family of premium lifestyle brands includes Waterford, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton, Johnson Brothers, Minton, Royal Albert, W-C Designs, and exclusive design partnerships with the world’s leading designer and lifestyle brands including Versace, Jasper Conran, Vera Wang, Barbara Barry, John Rocha, Marc Jacobs, Robert Mondavi, Emeril, Martha Stewart and Gordon Ramsay. InStyle Magazine presents Dedalo
BLACK AND WHITE AND BOLD ALL OVER Nobody ever called Versace subtle - and this graphic platter is no exception. It's instant glamour, whether you use it as a charger or a serving platter; all that and it's dishwasher-safe. Dedalo porcelain plate (13"), Rosenthal meets Versace, $250; etabletop.com - written and reported by Mary Kate McGrath About DedaloThe Greek meander band motif is a distinctive element that finds repeated application on many Versace products. The motif is interpreted here in a modern form under the motto: “past meets present”. The antique-classical meander band décor continues in Dinnerware and exclusive Giftware such as vases, bowls, candlesticks and wall plates by “Rosenthal meets Versace.” Each is unusually modern and contemporary in form and set an elegant contrast to the décor. The “Dedalo” collection by “Rosenthal meets Versace” will set new standards with this exciting combination of the past and modern today in its luxurious, opulent interpretation. The colours anthracite-platinum on white, platinum’s in matt and shiny finishes and tonal white on white in richly contrasting graphic overlay designs form an exquisite constellation that is repeated throughout the entire “Dedalo” 2007 Collection.
Porcelain Jewellery Fire & Ice
TAC Dynamic The classic from the Rosenthal studio-line, not least owing to its expressive form. The new, graphical decorative lines emphasise the special shape of the service, lending elegant appeal. These characteristic curves are stressed by the dynamic lines of the decorative design. The interplay between positive and negative allows the design to be exceedingly exciting. Colours conform to the black-white trend, without attempting to steal the limelight.
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Rosenthal meets Versace »Primavera«
Rosenthal meets Versace » Arabesque gold«
The Design Prizes Thomas - The Trend Factory
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Beauty and perfection at their best. Rosenthal stands for luxury, lifestyle and a special
The designer displays Rosenthal porcelain from a new, unusual perspective featuring Brad Kroenig, who is probably the most famous male super model of the day. "By choosing a male model I wanted to play with cliché of 'becoming bourgeois' which is associated with a porcelain and crystal dinner service. The man appears to embody the opposite of fragility, of the vulnerability of these precious articles, but perhaps this is just a marvellous illusion."
The classic dating from 1969, in which functionality and individual form are smoothly combined, was awarded a new graphical line pattern last year, not least because of its expressive form. The tea service is lent a very noble note with the gold optic on the teapot, sugar bowl, creamer and plate. 
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March 31rd 2008—(New York, NY) Rosenthal USA, Inc. and Donna Karan International have announced that they will collaborate to develop a new tabletop and giftware line. The line will be available in late 2009 and will include product for both the Donna Karan Collection and pureDKNY brands. This upscale tabletop and giftware line will include casual and formal dinnerware, stemware, giftware and flatware. 
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