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Curated Porcelain Duo: Lino Sabattini "Penguin" Vase (22cm) & Uta Feyl Sculptural Mini Vase – Rosenthal Studio Line, 1980s
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**Curated Porcelain Duo: Lino Sabattini "Penguin" Vase (22cm) & Uta Feyl Sculptural Mini Vase – Rosenthal Studio Line, 1980s**
**Modernist Serenity in Bisque Porcelain: Italian Vision Meets German Precision**
Elevate your space with this thoughtfully curated porcelain duo, blending the expressive Italian modernism of **Lino Sabattini** with the restrained Bauhaus-inflected minimalism of **Uta Feyl**. Produced by **Rosenthal's Studio Line** in the 1980s, both pieces exemplify a sculptural approach to functional objects—each holding its own as a miniature artwork in pure white *bisque* porcelain.
Together, they form a dialogue between contrasts: height and compactness, curvature and geometry, iconicity and subtlety. A tableau of form and light.
🏺 **Item 1: Lino Sabattini – "Penguin" Vase (Rosenthal Studio Line, 1980s)**
Designed by the legendary **Lino Sabattini**, a close collaborator of **Gio Ponti** and a pioneer in merging Neo-Classicism with Modernist sculpture, this 22 cm tall vase is a rare and sought-after variation of his so-called "penguin" design. Its graceful vertical silhouette, subtly flaring body, and matte porcelain surface evoke the quiet dynamism of a living figure, frozen in a moment of stillness.
* **Designer**: Lino Sabattini
* **Manufacturer**: Rosenthal, Studio Line
* **Material**: Bisque porcelain (matte exterior, glazed interior)
* **Dimensions**: H 22 cm × W 14 cm × D 11 cm
* **Country of Origin**: Germany
* **Era**: 1980s
* **Condition**: Excellent vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with age
🔍 *Sabattini’s work is held in collections such as MoMA and the V\&A. His porcelain designs for Rosenthal remain among his most elegant and rare creations.*
🏺 **Item 2: Uta Feyl – Sculptural Mini Vase (Rosenthal Studio Line, c.1980s)**
Compact yet powerful, this sculptural vase by **Uta Feyl** reflects the German designer's commitment to formal clarity and architectural proportion. Measuring just 7 cm in height, its intersecting planes and precise curves create a refined interplay of light and shadow, texture and tactility. A masterclass in minimalism.
* **Designer**: Uta Feyl
* **Manufacturer**: Rosenthal, Studio Line
* **Material**: Bisque porcelain (unglazed matte finish)
* **Dimensions**: H 7 cm × W 10.5 cm × D 7 cm
* **Country of Origin**: Germany
* **Era**: 1980s
* **Condition**: Excellent vintage condition
🔍 *Feyl was part of the postwar generation of Rosenthal designers whose work embodied quiet radicalism. Her pieces, while less flamboyant, remain highly collectible for their modernist rigor and sculptural presence.*
✨ **Why This Pair Works**
Sabattini’s "penguin" vase anchors the set with a tall, elegant silhouette, while Feyl’s miniature offers a moment of formal intimacy. Together, they embody the full breadth of Rosenthal’s Studio Line philosophy: to blur the line between industrial design and autonomous art.
Both objects speak to the era’s desire for serenity, abstraction, and tactile purity—qualities increasingly rare in today’s design landscape. Whether styled as a minimalist vignette or integrated into a broader collection, this porcelain pair adds quiet gravitas to any space.
📦 Shipping & Packaging:
* Both pieces will be professionally packaged for secure global shipping.
🔑 Collector’s Note:
Design aficionados and porcelain collectors alike will recognize the rarity and refinement of this duo. Works by Sabattini and Feyl are individually coveted—but to find them curated as a complementary set is a rare aesthetic opportunity.
**Own a moment of modernist poetry in porcelain.**
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ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items2BrandRosenthalHeight22 cmWidth99 cmDepth99 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales