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Cuno Fischer Vase TRIO Hutschenreuther Bisque Porcelain Op Art Relief 38+32+27cm
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Exquisite Hutschenreuther Selb Designer Vase Trio by Cuno Fischer
This refined trio of white bisque porcelain vases, designed by Cuno Fischer for the renowned Hutschenreuther manufactory in Selb, represents an outstanding example of German mid-century porcelain design. United by material, surface, and sculptural language, the three vases form a harmonious yet varied ensemble—balanced in scale, rhythm, and presence.
Historical and Design Context
Hutschenreuther Selb
Founded in 1814 in Bavaria, Hutschenreuther is among Germany’s most important porcelain manufacturers. The Selb production site became particularly influential in the 20th century, fostering collaborations with sculptors and designers who treated porcelain as a sculptural medium rather than a purely decorative one. The result was a body of work that bridged applied art, modern design, and fine craftsmanship.
Cuno Fischer
Cuno Fischer (1924–1973) was a German sculptor and designer whose work is characterised by rhythmic reliefs, organic abstraction, and a deep sensitivity to surface and form. His designs for Hutschenreuther translate sculptural thinking into porcelain, often drawing on natural motifs—flowers, leaves, and movement—rendered in a restrained, modern vocabulary. These vases exemplify Fischer’s ability to give quiet dynamism to minimalist forms.
Material: Bisque Porcelain
All three vases are produced in fine white bisque porcelain. The unglazed, matte surface enhances the sculptural quality of the relief decoration, allowing light and shadow to articulate the subtle modelling. Bisque porcelain was particularly favoured in mid-century design for its tactile purity and timeless elegance.
Why This Vase Trio Works
This is not a matching set but a thoughtfully graduated composition. The three different heights and proportions create a strong visual cadence, whether displayed together as a sculptural group or placed individually within a space. Unified by Fischer’s relief language and Hutschenreuther’s exceptional craftsmanship, the trio reads as a coherent design statement rather than a repetition of form.
Item Details
Manufactory: Hutschenreuther Selb, Germany
Designer: Cuno Fischer
Material: Bisque porcelain (white, matte)
Decoration: Sculptural relief of flowers and leaves, all around
Dimensions:
Vase 1 (largest):
Height: approx. 38 cm
Widest diameter: approx. 18 cm
Opening diameter: approx. 12 cm
Vase 2 (medium):
Height: approx. 32.5 cm
Diameter: approx. 13 cm
Vase 3 (smallest):
Height: approx. 27 cm
Diameter: approx. 13 cm
Form number: 5115/27
Design period: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern, sculptural modernism
Condition: Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Minor signs of age consistent with careful use and production characteristics.
A Collector’s Ensemble
This trio is ideal for collectors of German porcelain, mid-century modern design, or sculptural ceramics. Elegant, restrained, and timeless, it embodies the moment when European porcelain design confidently stepped into the realm of modern sculpture.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items3BrandRosenthalHeight38 cmWidth18 cmDepth18 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales