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HUTSCHENREUTHER Chic Bisque Porcelain ARCHAIS 4× Vase Set Heinrich FUCHS Op Art
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Product description
Heinrich Fuchs for Lorenz Hutschenreuther – “ARCHAIS” Vase Quartet | 1960s–1970s Bisque Porcelain Op Art Design
An exquisite quartet of sculptural bisque porcelain vases from the renowned ARCHAIS series by Heinrich Fuchs, produced by Lorenz Hutschenreuther in the 1960s–1970s. These vases embody the perfect dialogue between modernist geometry and organic relief, marking one of the most significant evolutions in 20th-century German porcelain design.
Design & Concept
Each vase in this elegant four-piece ensemble represents a chapter in Fuchs’s exploration of form, texture, and perception. The matte bisque porcelain finish, unglazed and softly light-absorbing, accentuates the sculptural depth of each relief — a rhythmic interplay of lines and volumes that recalls Op Art’s optical tension and Brutalist architectural textures.
When displayed together, the quartet forms a harmonious architectural composition — a miniature skyline of modernist sculpture — while each vase remains a striking standalone piece.
Dimensions
XXL: Height 34 cm × Width/Depth 8 × 8 cm
XL: Height 30 cm × Width/Depth 11 × 11 cm
L: Height 27 cm × Width/Depth 10 × 10 cm (opening 7 × 7 cm)
S: Height 20 cm × Width/Depth 8 × 8 cm
Craftsmanship & Condition
Designer: Heinrich Fuchs (1928–2017)
Manufacturer: Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Selb, Bavaria, Germany
Model: ARCHAIS series
Material: Bisque porcelain, matte white
Era: ca. 1960s–1970s
Style: Op Art / Mid-Century Modern / Brutalist
Marks: Each piece bears the Hutschenreuther Germany stamp and most include Fuchs’s signature or model number.
Condition:
All four vases are in excellent vintage condition, with only minimal traces of age and handling.
– The XXL, XL, and L vases are flawless, without chips or cracks.
– The S vase shows a small chip, clearly visible in a close-up photo and hardly noticeable (last photo, nr.24).
Design Legacy
Between 1965 and 1970, Heinrich Fuchs transformed Hutschenreuther’s artistic direction. His ARCHAIS series replaced ornamental excess with structural purity, turning porcelain into sculpture. Drawing on both nature’s rhythms and modern architecture, Fuchs created works that blurred the boundary between craft and concept — serene, tactile, and timeless.
His reliefs echo geological formations, weathered façades, or abstract fossils, yet remain deeply modern. They reflect the 1960s faith in progress and design clarity, while preserving a tactile intimacy that feels hand-shaped and organic.
Collector’s Note
Complete quartets from the ARCHAIS series are rare finds, especially in such superb condition. The progression of sizes — from 20 cm to 34 cm — offers a balanced visual rhythm ideal for display on sideboards, plinths, or modernist interiors. Whether arranged as a group or divided across spaces, they retain a sculptural gravitas that commands attention.
For collectors of mid-century ceramics, West German porcelain, or architectural design objects, this quartet is a highlight — a poetic intersection of precision and imperfection, restraint and expressiveness.
Summary
This four-piece ARCHAIS vase set exemplifies:
The sculptural modernism of Heinrich Fuchs
The technical excellence of Lorenz Hutschenreuther
The era’s fascination with Op Art, Brutalism, and organic abstraction
A complete ensemble of tactile, museum-worthy porcelain — sophisticated in form, timeless in presence.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items4StyleVintageHeight34 cmWidth8 cmDepth8 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 24 sales