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Black Porcelain Vase Duo Wolf Karnagel & Sami Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 80s–90s
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Black Porcelain Vase Duo - Wolf Karnagel & Sami Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1980s–1990s
Description: Sculptural black porcelain vase duo by Wolf Karnagel and Sami Wirkkala for Rosenthal, combining an angular faceted form with a softer stacked silhouette. The contrast between matte and glossy surfaces, sharp geometry, and rounded volume gives the pair a strong postmodern presence with clear Studio-Line character.
Dimensions:
Vase 1: H 22 cm, W 17 cm, D 17 cm
Vase 2: H 17.5 cm, W 18 cm, D 11 cm
Material: Porcelain
Brand: Rosenthal
Designer: Wolf Karnagel; Sami Wirkkala
Color: Black
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Era: 1980s–1990s
Origin: Germany
Remarks: One vase marked as second choice. No chips or cracks visible. Minimal signs of age and handling, consistent with vintage porcelain.
About the artist: Wolf Karnagel is known for a precise, architectural design language that translates geometric tension into functional porcelain objects. Sami Wirkkala, son of Tapio Wirkkala, developed a sculptural and reduced visual vocabulary of his own, often working with soft transitions, balanced proportions, and refined surface treatment.
About the manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio-Line stands for design-led porcelain production at the highest level, bringing together important international designers and advanced German manufacturing. The brand remains highly regarded among collectors of modern and postmodern ceramics for its technical quality and bold formal experimentation.
Design observations: The Karnagel vase is sharply faceted and flares outward with ribbed planes, giving it an architectural, almost constructivist profile. The Sami Wirkkala Origami vase works more through volume and contrast, pairing a glossy rounded base with a satin-like upper section and a broad collar-like transition; together they create a compelling dialogue between strict geometry and softened mass.
What for: Ideal for collectors of Rosenthal Studio-Line, black porcelain, and late 20th-century European design, but equally strong as everyday decorative objects. This duo works especially well on a console, sideboard, shelf, or pedestal, with or without flowers; best suited to minimalist, monochrome, modernist, or postmodern interiors.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBlackMaterialPorcelainNumber of items2BrandRosenthalHeight22 cmWidth17 cmDepth17 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales