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Hutschenreuther Glossy Porcelain Heinrich Fuchs 70s Vintage Op Art Vase 5094
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 25 sales
Product description
Sculptural Porcelain Vase from the Archais Series by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther (c. 1968–1970)
Glossy White Porcelain · German Mid-Century Modern · Op Art Influence
This refined and sculptural porcelain vase from the iconic Archais series by Dr. Heinrich Fuchs represents a striking example of postwar German design at its most distilled and architectural. Executed in a rarer glossy glazed finish, this piece offers a different reading of Fuchs’s relief language—less tactile than bisque, yet more fluid, reflective, and sharply defined in its contours.
Designed between 1968 and 1970 for Lorenz Hutschenreuther, the vase embodies Fuchs’s exploration of form as a dynamic system. The faceted, elliptical body is articulated through concave and convex planes, creating a subtle optical rhythm that shifts with light and perspective—an understated yet sophisticated dialogue with Op Art principles.
Designer & Context
Dr. Heinrich Fuchs was instrumental in redefining Hutschenreuther’s artistic direction during the late 1960s. With the Archais series—comprising a limited number of sculptural forms—he introduced a new visual vocabulary rooted in abstraction, repetition, and organic geometry. His work draws on natural structures such as shells, erosion patterns, and crystalline formations, translated into a disciplined, modernist idiom.
About the Manufacturer
Founded in Bavaria, Lorenz Hutschenreuther is one of Germany’s most respected porcelain manufactories. Under Fuchs’s influence, the company moved decisively toward modern design, embracing sculptural experimentation while maintaining exceptional technical precision. The Archais series stands as a key moment in this transformation.
Measurements & Material
Height: approx. 22 cm
Width: approx. 16.5 cm
Depth: approx. 10.5 cm
Material: Glazed porcelain (glossy finish)
Color: White
The vase is marked underneath with the original Hutschenreuther factory stamp.
Condition
Very good to excellent vintage condition. Minor surface traces and light wear consistent with age and careful handling. No chips, cracks, or restorations.
Why This Piece Matters
Authentic example from the Archais series
Rare glossy variant, less common than bisque versions
Designed by one of the key innovators of postwar German porcelain
Sculptural, architectural form with subtle optical movement
A quietly radical object—precise, elegant, and deeply modern—capturing a moment when porcelain became a medium of abstraction rather than ornament.
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Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1Height22 cmWidth16 cmDepth10 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 25 sales