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Rare Plissé Porcelaine Noire Porcelain Vase Martin Freyer for Rosenthal H27cm
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Product description
Plissé Porcelaine Noire Porcelain Vase – Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, 1970s
A striking example of Rosenthal Studio-Line's celebrated Porcelaine Noire collection, this sculptural Plissé vase by Martin Freyer transforms a simple vessel into an exercise in rhythm, shadow, and tactile form. Its elegant swelling silhouette is enveloped by finely articulated vertical pleats that flow continuously from base to rim, creating a dynamic surface that appears to shift with changing light.
Executed in Rosenthal's patented Porcelaine Noire, the vase combines a deep matte black finish with subtle variations in reflection across the relief structure. The result is a monochromatic object of remarkable visual complexity, where form rather than decoration becomes the primary means of expression.
Freyer's design demonstrates his enduring fascination with optical effects and sculptural abstraction. The regular pleated relief recalls textile folds, architectural fluting, and natural growth patterns simultaneously, giving the piece an unusual balance of precision and organic movement.
Dimensions
Height: 27 cm
Material
Porcelaine Noire (black bisque porcelain)
Brand
Rosenthal Studio-Line
Designer
Martin Freyer
Series
Plissé
Color
Black
Era
1970s
Origin
Germany
Condition
Very good vintage condition with minor traces of age and use consistent with careful ownership. No chips, cracks, or restorations observed.
Remarks
Original Rosenthal Studio-Line labels present. A rare and highly decorative example from Rosenthal's Porcelaine Noire range. The pleated surface creates a constantly changing play of light and shadow, making the vase particularly effective as a standalone sculptural object.
Martin Freyer (1909–1975) was among the most influential designers associated with Rosenthal Studio-Line. Working across graphic design, exhibition design, stage design, and industrial design, he brought a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to porcelain. His Rosenthal works remain among the defining achievements of German postwar design.
Rosenthal's Porcelaine Noire is considered one of the manufacturer's most innovative technical developments, distinguished by its deep black matte surface and exceptional sculptural qualities. Today these pieces are increasingly sought after by collectors of Studio-Line, Op Art, and twentieth-century European design.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBlackMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1StyleVintageHeight27 cmWidth23 cmDepth23 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 25 sales