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Dorothy Hafner × Rosenthal “Flash” Grey Porcelain Nesting Bowl Duo, Germany, 80s
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 33 sales
Product description
Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio-Line – “Flash” Grey Porcelain Nesting Bowl Duo, Germany, 1980s
A striking pair of original 1980s Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain bowls from Dorothy Hafner's celebrated “Flash” series, offered together in two complementary sizes.
With their sculptural square forms, speckled grey glaze, and expressive pastel graphics, these bowls capture the bold, playful spirit of postmodern design.
The smaller bowl fits neatly inside the larger one, making this matching duo both a distinctive collector's ensemble and a practical, space-saving design.
Design & Decoration
Both bowls feature softly rounded square silhouettes with gently curved sides and dynamic, architectural proportions.
Hafner's signature abstract decoration combines sweeping black lines with energetic brushstroke-like accents in turquoise, lavender, pink, blue, and peach.
The colourful motifs extend across the interiors and exteriors, creating a lively contrast against the subtly speckled grey porcelain.
Their graphic character recalls the experimental aesthetics of 1980s Memphis-inspired design, combining functional tableware with sculptural expression.
About the Designer
Dorothy Hafner (born 1952) is an American artist and designer known for her distinctive postmodern ceramics.
Her collaborations with Rosenthal during the 1980s brought expressive colour, unconventional geometry, and playful graphic compositions to contemporary porcelain design.
Details
Designer: Dorothy Hafner
Manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio-Line
Series: Flash, Grey colourway
Origin: Germany
Period: 1980s
Material: Glazed porcelain
Style: Postmodern / Memphis-inspired
Quantity: Two matching nesting bowls
Larger Bowl: Height 9 cm × Width 21 cm × Depth 21 cm
Smaller Bowl: Height 8 cm × Width 18 cm × Depth 18 cm
Condition
Very good vintage condition, with minimal traces of age and careful handling. Please refer to the photographs for details.
Collector's Appeal
The matching decoration, complementary proportions, and nesting design make this pair especially appealing to collectors of Rosenthal Studio-Line, Dorothy Hafner, and 1980s postmodern ceramics.
Equally attractive displayed together or used as functional serving bowls.
General Information
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International buyers are welcome. Please inquire about shipping costs outside the EU. Import duties or taxes, if applicable, are the buyer's responsibility.
Combined shipping is available where safe packaging permits.
Private sale under German law: statutory liability for defects is excluded to the extent legally permitted.
Specifications
CategoryBowlsConditionVery goodColorsGrey, Pink, Blue, Orange, Purple, BlackMaterialCeramic, PorcelainNumber of items2StyleModern, PostmodernBrandRosenthalHeight9 cmWidth21 cmDepth21 cmSeller locationBerlin, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
Seller information
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 33 sales