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Curated Brutalism: A Rare Duo of Martin Freyer’s 'Glasstruktur' Vases for Rosenthal Studio Line, 1970s
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Curated Brutalism: A Rare Duo of Martin Freyer’s 'Glasstruktur' Vases for Rosenthal Studio Line, 1970s
**Germany, Circa 1970s**
**Designer**: *Martin Freyer*
**Manufacturer**: *Rosenthal Studio Line*
**Materials**: Clear pressed and hand-textured glass
**Dimensions**:
– Tall Vase: H 33 cm × Ø 11 cm
– Medium Vase: H 27 cm × W 13 cm × D 7 cm
**Condition**:
– Tall vase: Good vintage condition with minor wear and a discreet chip at the base, see photo 15 (invisible when standing).
– Medium vase: Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age.
An Architectural Dialogue in Glass
Offered here as a curated Brutalist duo, these sculptural glass vases by **Martin Freyer** for **Rosenthal’s Studio Line** represent a rare opportunity to acquire two complementary works from the sought-after *Glasstruktur* collection—arguably one of the most radical and refined expressions of 1970s German design.
United by their raw surface language yet distinct in proportion, these two pieces create a compelling visual tension: one **tall and elegant**, the other **shorter and more architectural**—together echoing a dialogue between monolith and strata, structure and sediment.
Brutalist Beauty, Hand-Formed in Light
The *Glasstruktur* collection is Freyer’s ode to geological form rendered in luminous transparency. With textures that recall volcanic rock, glacial surfaces, or eroded concrete, each vase offers an ever-changing canvas for light to animate. Their tactile exteriors are not mere ornament but intrinsic to the design philosophy: a collision of nature’s unpredictability with modernist discipline.
Though industrially produced by Rosenthal, every vase was **individually formed and textured**, making each a **unique object** that balances serial production with artisanal sensibility—a testament to Rosenthal’s postwar commitment to artist-led innovation.
About the Artist
A polymath with a background in painting, design, and engineering, **Martin Freyer** was instrumental in bridging fine and applied arts in postwar Germany. His work for Rosenthal’s Studio Line pushed the envelope of what glass could express—not merely function but poetry, not decoration but statement.
Today, Freyer’s *Glasstruktur* vases are included in major museum collections and are sought after by collectors worldwide for their **expressive tactility**, **architectural form**, and **rare availability**—especially in this **matched pairing**.
Collector’s Note
This duo is more than decorative—it is an **installation of light and form**, an homage to the Brutalist ethos through the medium of glass. Displayed together, they invite a layered reading of surface and scale, reflecting Freyer’s genius in orchestrating contrast and cohesion.
Whether showcased on a credenza, integrated into a minimalist vignette, or staged in dialogue with ceramics and stone, these vases offer more than beauty—they offer **narrative**.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsTransparentMaterialGlassNumber of items2StyleVintageBrandRosenthalHeight33 cmWidth11 cmDepth11 cmSigns of usageChipped
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales