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Fürstenberg & Rosenthal Porcelain Vase Duo Klaus Henning & Jan Van Der Vaart B&W
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
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Duo of Iconic Porcelain Vases by Jan van der Vaart & Klaus Henning, Germany, 1970s
Germany | Rosenthal & Fürstenberg Porzellan
An exquisite pairing of sculptural porcelain vases that bridge mid-century modernism and Op Art elegance. This collectible duo features:
1. “Nautica” by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal (Black Glossy & matte Porcelain)
A striking expression of Jan van der Vaart’s signature geometric abstraction, this black porcelain vase radiates modernist serenity and mathematical precision. Designed for Rosenthal, one of Germany’s foremost porcelain manufacturers, "Nautica" showcases Van der Vaart's devotion to pure form and spatial rhythm.
* Dimensions: H 22,5 cm
* Material: Glossy & matte black porcelain
* Country: Germany
* Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor signs of age and use
About the Artist:
Jan van der Vaart (1931–2000) was a Dutch trailblazer of postwar ceramic art, revered for his radical minimalist vocabulary. As head of the ceramics department at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, he shaped generations of European ceramicists. His work is held in major international museums, including MoMA and the V&A.
2. Op Art Vase by Klaus Henning for Fürstenberg Porzellan (White Sculptural Porcelain, 1970s)
A rare gem of German design history, this 1970s porcelain vase channels the kinetic energy of the Op Art movement through rhythmic, undulating surfaces. Designed by Klaus Henning and marked “Fürstenberg Germany” (model 1441/14), the piece captures the optical thrill and formal sophistication of the era’s avant-garde.
* Dimensions: H 14 cm × W 13 cm × D 10 cm
* Material: White porcelain with subtle glaze
* Country: Germany
* Condition: Very good vintage condition, minimal signs of wear consistent with age
About the Artist & Legacy:
Klaus Henning (b. 1939) distilled the graphic logic of 1960s and '70s Op Art into tactile, functional ceramics. His works, such as this vase, act as visual instruments—inviting contemplation through optical illusion. Produced by Fürstenberg Porzellan, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious porcelain houses (est. 1747), this piece blends heritage craftsmanship with modernist daring.
Collectible Significance:
Together, these vases form a dialogue between movement and stasis, shadow and light, rigor and sensuality. Whether displayed together or separately, they represent a convergence of Northern European design ingenuity and sculptural clarity.
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ConditionVery goodColorsWhite, BlackMaterialPorcelainNumber of items2BrandRosenthalHeight22 cmWidth14 cmDepth10 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales