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Martin Freyer Rosenthal Bisque Porcelaine Noire "Cascade" Vase Brutalist Op-Art
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Product description
Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line “Kaskade” (Cascade) Porcelaine Noire Vase, Germany, 1970s
A striking sculptural vase from Rosenthal Studio-Line's celebrated Porcelaine Noire collection, designed by Hans Martin Freyer. The model "Kaskade" exemplifies Freyer's fascination with rhythm, movement, and the transformative effect of light on relief surfaces.
The vase features a distinctive asymmetrical silhouette animated by flowing vertical ridges that appear to cascade down the body, giving the design its evocative name. The deeply textured relief creates a subtle optical play between light and shadow, while the matte black porcelain lends the object a sophisticated sculptural presence.
Executed in Rosenthal's patented Porcelaine Noire, the vase demonstrates the technical and artistic innovations that made Studio-Line one of the most influential design programs in postwar Europe. Both minimalist and expressive, the piece functions equally as a vessel and as a standalone sculptural object.
Dimensions
• Height: 24 cm
• Width: 17 cm
• Depth: 9 cm
Material
Rosenthal Porcelaine Noire (matte black porcelain)
Brand
Rosenthal Studio-Line
Designer
Hans Martin Freyer
Model
Kaskade
Color
Black
Era
1970s
Origin
Germany
Condition
Very good vintage condition with minor age-related traces consistent with careful use. No chips, cracks, or restorations observed.
About the Designer
Hans Martin Freyer (1909–1975) was among the most important designers associated with Rosenthal Studio-Line. Working across graphic design, exhibition design, stage design, and industrial design, he developed a distinctive visual language that merged Bauhaus principles with sculptural experimentation. His porcelain designs for Rosenthal remain among the most recognizable achievements of German postwar design.
About Porcelaine Noire
Introduced by Rosenthal as a patented innovation, Porcelaine Noire transformed porcelain into an almost sculptural medium. Its deep matte black finish emphasizes form and texture rather than decoration, making it particularly suited to Freyer's relief-based designs.
An elegant and increasingly collectible example of German modernist porcelain, equally appealing to collectors of Rosenthal Studio-Line, monochrome decorative arts, and mid-century sculptural design.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBlackMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1StyleVintageHeight24 cmWidth17 cmDepth9 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 25 sales