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Fürstenberg E.A. Sunderman Vase Gold & White Porcelain West Germany Space-Age
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Product description
Fürstenberg Porcelain
E.A. Sundermann – “Kugel-Ellipsen” Vase
Germany, 1972
A refined example of 1970s German porcelain design: this elegant vase was produced by the renowned Porzellanmanufaktur Fürstenberg and designed in 1972 by E. A. Sundermann.
Model no. 62970, decor “Kugel-Ellipsen.”
Height: approx. 24 cm
Diameter: approx. 9 cm
Weight: approx. 0.40 kg
Material: Porcelain
Finish: High-gloss glaze with gold decor
Design & Context
The design “Kugel-Ellipsen” (“Sphere-Ellipses”) belongs to the graphic-modernist vocabulary of early 1970s porcelain aesthetics. The white glazed body is articulated by elongated gold-line ellipses converging into sharp points, framing two textured circular gold fields.
The visual language is geometric, precise, and restrained — closer to Op Art linearity than to ornamental Baroque tradition. The gold decor is not merely applied embellishment; it structures the surface spatially, elongating the vase visually and emphasizing its vertical rhythm.
Sundermann’s 1972 design reflects a period when German porcelain manufacturers sought to merge technical refinement with contemporary graphic abstraction — a dialogue between luxury material and modernist clarity.
Manufacturer
Founded in 1747, Porzellanmanufaktur Fürstenberg is one of Germany’s historic porcelain houses. In the postwar decades, the manufactory increasingly collaborated with designers who introduced contemporary forms and decors aligned with international modernism.
This vase represents that phase of design-conscious porcelain production — where tradition and modern graphic language intersect.
Form
The silhouette is gently tapered with a subtly constricted neck — an understated architectural profile that allows the decor to dominate without overwhelming the object.
The proportions (24 cm height to 9 cm diameter) create a slender vertical presence suitable both as a standalone sculptural accent and as part of a curated 1970s interior setting.
Condition
Very good vintage condition.
Glossy white glaze and gold decoration well preserved.
Minor age-related traces consistent with careful handling.
Why This Piece Matters
• Documented 1972 design
• Named decor (“Kugel-Ellipsen”)
• Clear designer attribution
• Historic German porcelain manufactory
• Refined 1970s graphic modernism
Ideal for collectors of:
• 1970s German design
• Modernist porcelain
• Graphic gold decor ceramics
• Curated white-and-gold interiors
GENERAL INFORMATION
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All items are photographed and described with care. Vintage pieces may show minor traces of age; significant flaws are clearly stated.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, WhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1Height24 cmWidth9 cmDepth9 cm
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About this seller
Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales