Rosenthal - Leon Follet - Table service (33) - Gold and blue - Porcelain

Porcelain table service by Rosenthal, decorated by Léon Follet – Germany / France, early 20th century.

Refined vintage porcelain table service by Rosenthal, a historic German manufacturer founded in 1879 and universally recognized for its excellence in quality.

The service presents dual attribution of great collecting interest.
Rosenthal (Bavaria – Germany) as a porcelain manufacturer.
Léon Follet as a decorator and commercial house, active between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, specializing in luxury services aimed at the European upper middle class.

Visible original brand marks under enamel, consistent with production dating from the early decades of the 20th century (circa 1905–1930).

Composition of the service (33 pieces)
• 17 dishes: antipasto / dessert
6 flat dishes
One dish presents a thin line of cooking.
One plate has a small chip on the edge (visible in the photo).
9 deep plates
1 oval serving dish

Decoration and quality

The service features an elegant and scenographic decoration with intense cobalt blue, combined with rich gildings with classic and ornamental motifs, distributed over multiple bands.
broad external band cobalt blue
Ongoing and finely executed artworks.
Repeated golden internal ridge.
Gilded edges around the border.

The porcelain is thin, compact, and luminous, of superior quality, with a bright glaze and well-readable decorations, typical of high-end productions intended for the international market.

Conditions

Good overall condition, considering the age of the service (over 100 years).
There are obvious signs of aging, consistent with use and history.
Normal wear of gold plating in certain areas.
a touch of cooking
A small chip on a flat plate.

Overall, a healthy, stable, and usable service, as well as highly visually impactful.

Final considerations

A vintage service of great elegance that unites:
The quality of Rosenthal porcelain.
The decorative and commercial appeal of Maison Léon Follet
A timeless classic decoration in blue and gold.

Ideal for:
European porcelain collectors
Important tables and stage setups.
classic environments, charming hotels, or high-level restaurants
Collections dedicated to Rosenthal or to historic Franco-German collaborations.

A solid, authoritative lot that is perfectly aligned with an international audience.