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Rare Martin Freyer Rosenthal Bisque Porcelaine Noire Vase Duo Brutalist Op-Art
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Product description
Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Op Art Floor Vase Pair – A Rare Duo of Sculptural Illusion (H 38.5 + 20 cm)
🎩 A Masterclass in Porcelain Optics and Modernist Form
This exceptionally rare duo of Op Art floor vases is the work of Hans Martin Freyer, one of the most visionary German designers of the 20th century. Created for Rosenthal Studio-Line during the peak of its experimental output in the 1960s–70s, these porcelain vessels transcend functionality, standing as architectural objects in their own right — minimalist in silhouette, yet optically mesmerizing.
Crafted in pure white porcelain with intricate relief surface textures, the vases demonstrate Freyer’s mastery of visual rhythm and spatial illusion. Their surfaces appear to shift and breathe with the light, subtly echoing Op Art pioneers like Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley — but here, rendered in sculptural form.
🏛️ Design & Details
Designer: Hans Martin Freyer (1909–1975)
Manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio-Line
Production Era: ca. late 1960s–early 1970s
Material: Sculptural white porcelain
Finish: Matte bisque relief texture
Markings: Both vases stamped Rosenthal Studio-Line Germany and gold “S” Rosenthal mark
📐 Dimensions
Tall Vase: Height 38.5 cm | Base 14.5 × 7 cm
Shorter Vase: Height 20 cm
🕊️ Condition
Both pieces are in excellent vintage condition, with only minimal traces of age and use. No cracks, chips, or restorations. The surfaces are clean and structurally flawless — rare for such large-scale Studio-Line pieces.
🌀 About the Designer
Hans Martin Freyer was a polymath of postwar design: trained as a painter and graphic artist, he left an indelible mark on industrial design, from corporate branding (including early VW campaigns) to architectural ceramics. Between 1964 and 1974, Freyer developed some of Rosenthal’s most daring porcelain designs — infusing Bauhaus rigor with Optical Art abstraction.
His Studio-Line pieces, such as the Glasstruktur, Graph, and Stratos vases, played with the viewer’s perception, transforming porcelain into a language of shadow, depth, and illusion.
🎯 Why Collect This Pair
Rare, original Martin Freyer designs for Rosenthal — no longer in production
Larger sculptural formats (especially the 38.5 cm variant) are exceptionally hard to find
Highly displayable: ideal for mid-century, minimalist, or contemporary interiors
Collectible as both design objects and conceptual sculpture
Reflect the height of Rosenthal’s Studio-Line innovation and Germany’s postwar design renaissance
📦 Shipping & General Information
Items are professionally packed and shipped with insurance and tracking
International buyers welcome — please inquire for accurate shipping outside the EU
Import duties or taxes (where applicable) are the buyer’s responsibility
All items are described and photographed with care. Vintage items may show signs of time and use. Any major flaws (chips, cracks, restorations) will be clearly noted.
Combined shipping available on request.
⚖️ Private Sale (German Law)
This is a private sale between individuals. Therefore:
No returns
No refunds
No warranties
Buyer information is used solely for fulfilling the order and arranging shipment.
A duet of depth and restraint, illusion and form — this Martin Freyer floor vase pair embodies the spirit of a design era where geometry danced, and porcelain spoke.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBlackMaterialPorcelainNumber of items2BrandRosenthalHeight38 cmWidth14 cmDepth7 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales