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Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal Turquoise Porcelain Vase 1988
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
Product description
Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal | Turquoise Porcelain Vase | 1988
Mid-Century Minimalism in Architectural Form
This rare porcelain vase from 1988 is a superb example of Dutch ceramist Jan van der Vaart’s geometric modernism—an object that effortlessly bridges the worlds of sculpture, architecture, and functional design. Created for Rosenthal GmbH, this piece exemplifies Van der Vaart’s signature style: clean lines, minimalist construction, and a saturated glaze that emphasizes form through simplicity.
Details
Designer: Jan van der Vaart (1931–2000)
Manufacturer: Rosenthal GmbH
Year of Production: 1988
Height: 22.5 cm (8.8 in)
Width/Depth: 11 × 11 cm (4.3 × 4.3 in)
Top Diameter: 8 cm (3.1 in)
Weight: Approx. 880 g (1.94 lb)
Material: Fine porcelain
Color: Deep turquoise glaze
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Light wear consistent with age and previous use; no cracks, chips, or restorations.
Why This Vase Matters
Jan van der Vaart’s work is defined by its Bauhaus-inflected clarity, where every angle is intentional, and the glaze serves the architecture of the form. This vase’s cubic proportions and harmonious balance between verticality and grounded mass give it a quietly monumental presence—modernist in its discipline, yet poetic in restraint.
Highly collectible, Van der Vaart's porcelain designs are included in prestigious museum collections such as the MoMA (New York) and V&A (London), and rarely appear in such pristine condition on the market.
About the Designer
A pioneering figure in postwar ceramics, Jan van der Vaart was a professor at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie and a central voice in modern Dutch design. His aesthetic, inspired by constructivism, Hans Coper, and Lucie Rie, favored strict geometry and functional elegance. Each form he created is both an homage to minimalism and a study in timeless proportion.
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The vase will be carefully packaged with utmost care and shipped with full insurance.
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GENERAL INFORMATION (DE FOLGT)
Questions are welcome and will be answered promptly.
Private sale. No returns, refunds, or warranties in accordance with German law.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMint, Green, BlueMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1BrandRosenthalHeight22 cmWidth11 cmDepth11 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales