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Martin Freyer Rosenthal Bisque Porcelain Relief Vase Duo OP ART Relief Design
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 21 sales
Product description
Martin Freyer for Rosenthal – Matte White Porcelain Vase Duo, Germany, 1970s
This refined pair of porcelain vases was designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, exemplifying the experimental yet disciplined design language of West German applied arts in the 1970s. Executed in matte white porcelain, the duo translates Op Art–influenced surface thinking into restrained, architectural objects.
Freyer’s approach privileges optical rhythm and surface articulation over ornament. The matte finish absorbs light, allowing relief and contour to read with clarity and precision. Subtle modulations across the surfaces create a quiet visual movement—measured rather than theatrical—anchored in repetition, proportion, and tactile nuance. In white, the forms emphasize structure and shadow, foregrounding material honesty and serial design logic.
Formally, the two vases are distinct yet intentionally paired. One presents a taller, more vertical profile (model 3532/28), while the other is broader and more compact (model 2986). Together they establish a balanced dialogue of scale and stance—one ascending, one grounding—typical of Freyer’s architectural sensibility and Rosenthal’s commitment to technically exact porcelain.
Both pieces are marked on the base with the Rosenthal factory stamp, confirming authentic production.
Details
Designer: Martin Freyer
Manufacturer: Rosenthal
Origin: Germany
Period: 1970s
Material: Porcelain
Finish: Matte white
Dimensions
Vase 1: model 3532/28 — height approx. 28 cm; width approx. 11.5 cm; depth approx. 7.5 cm
Vase 2: model 2986 — height approx. 20 cm; width approx. 14.5 cm; depth approx. 5.5 cm
Condition
Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations observed. Light signs of age and handling consistent with careful use.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items2BrandRosenthalHeight28 cmWidth11 cmDepth7 cm
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About this seller
Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 21 sales