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Organic Elegance Sculptural White Bisque Porcelain Bowl by Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1970s
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
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**Organic Elegance – Sculptural White Porcelain Bowl by Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1970s**
A delicate fusion of **nature and design**, this striking porcelain bowl by **Hutschenreuther** blurs the line between functional object and abstract sculpture. Crafted in Germany by one of the country’s most revered porcelain manufacturers, the bowl showcases an **organic, free-form silhouette** with deeply textured outer surfaces and a glossy, pristine white interior.
The contrast between the **matt bisque exterior** and the **glazed inner surface** creates a visual and tactile tension that feels at once ancient and avant-garde. Its irregular rim evokes the undulating edge of a coral or a mushroom cap—fragile, vegetal, quietly surreal. Yet the piece maintains the refined restraint typical of **mid-century German porcelain**, rooted in Bauhaus legacies and modernist sensibilities.
**Details**
* **Manufacturer:** Hutschenreuther Germany
* **Marked:** Yes, stamped on the underside
* **Material:** Porcelain (matte outside, glazed inside)
* **Diameter:** 16–20 cm (irregular edge)
* **Height:** approx. 8 cm
* **Condition:** Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or signs of wear.
**Styling & Context**
Whether placed on a pedestal, used as a centrepiece on a low table, or left empty as a contemplative object, this bowl **radiates quiet power**. It pairs beautifully with **brutalist, wabi-sabi, or monochrome interiors**, as well as more refined **Scandinavian or Japanese modernist** environments.
Its sculptural form invites not only admiration but interpretation—**is it a shell, a blossom, a frozen splash of clay mid-motion?** That ambiguity is part of its enduring charm.
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**Shipping & Sale Info**
* Ships securely packaged and fully insured
* International shipping available upon request, please ask for specific rates in advance
* Combined shipping possible for multiple items
* Private sale under §13 BGB: No returns, no warranty
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1Height8 cmWidth20 cmDepth16 cm
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About this seller
Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales