Blue Porcelain Plate with Silver Overlay Bird Motif – Rosenthal, 1950s

A decorative Rosenthal porcelain plate with a vivid cobalt-blue ground and finely detailed silver overlay depicting an exotic bird among foliage and blossoms. The scalloped rim and silvered border give the piece a refined decorative character, while the contrast between luminous blue and metallic detailing creates a rich and elegant surface.

• Dimensions: Dia. 33 cm, H 2 cm
• Material: Porcelain with silver overlay decoration and silvered rim
  
• Brand: Rosenthal
  
• Color: Cobalt blue, silver, orange accents
  
• Era: Mid-century, 1950s
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Condition: Good vintage condition; no cracks or structural damage. Minor surface wear and faint scratches visible under light. Silvered rim shows light patina and small areas of wear consistent with age and handling.
• Remarks: Marked with Rosenthal Germany Chippendale

This plate has a decorative clarity that works especially well when given a single, focused place to stand out. The cobalt ground brings depth, while the silver overlay adds a more polished, almost evening-like note. It suits layered interiors nicely — displayed on a dark shelf, hung against a pale wall, or used as a cabinet piece among glass and silver objects.

Rosenthal, founded in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria, is one of Germany’s most important porcelain manufacturers, recognised for combining industrial production with high design standards. With its Studio-Linie programme from the 1960s onwards, Rosenthal invited international artists and designers to create avant-garde forms and décors, making pieces like this set both functional objects and design collectibles.