Thomas Porcelain: Old series

The 1950s mark the start of Thomas Porcelain as an independent brand. Rosenthal takes over Thomas Porcelain together with its old series and expands the brand for young, design-orientated and uncomplicated everyday tableware that combines quality and functionality.

Typical mid-century features of the old Thomas series from the 1950s are clear lines, simple shapes and functional designs. The simple coffee services, which were characterised by their understated porcelain elegance, were particularly striking. Anyone who owns a set from this period today not only has a piece of history in their hands, but also a coveted collector's item.

With the new revival of mid-century interior design, the old Thomas ranges from the 1950s with their straightforward designs and typical patterns such as stripes are now more popular than ever and are absolutely on trend.

The 70s are characterised by a mix of retro designs and innovative materials. The old series from the 70s are characterised by simple, organic shapes and soft colours that perfectly capture the spirit of the 70s. At the same time, old Thomas ranges from the late 70s, such as the Scandic Shadow tableware range from Thomas, show the influence of Scandinavian design, which characterised the Thomas tableware style in the 80s in particular.

Old series of Thomas porcelain not only have an idealistic value, but often also a high material value, as they are no longer produced and therefore have limited availability. Particularly rare models from the 1950s to the 1990s fetch high prices at auctions and among collectors. The value always depends on the condition of the porcelain, availability and demand. Series such as Thomas Bavaria or Thomas Scandic are particularly sought-after and symbolise the high level of craftsmanship in porcelain production and the traditional history of Thomas Porcelain.

As an old series, Thomas Bavaria has a high collector's value, as the crockery series still comes from Marktredwitz, Bavaria, from the time when Fritz Thomas founded the brand in 1903. The Thomas brand quickly became known for its high-quality porcelain products and later became part of the Rosenthal Group, which rebuilt the Thomas brand as a leading porcelain manufacturer.