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Rare Rosenthal Floor Vase Werner Schreib Brutalist Relief Bisque Porcelain 58cm
€1,500€949-37%Bid from €720
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
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Monumental Mid-Century Art Object: Werner Schreib for Rosenthal Studio-Line, c. 1960s
Step into the sophisticated world of 1960s design with this strikingly tall bisque porcelain vase by visionary artist Werner Schreib, created for the avant-garde Rosenthal Studio-Line. At an impressive 58 cm, this cylindrical masterpiece not only commands attention as a sculptural floor vase—but also doubles as a refined umbrella stand for the design-savvy foyer.
This rare large-scale piece celebrates tactility and sculptural surface through Schreib's unmistakable Op Art-meets-relief aesthetic. Intricately embossed with surreal abstract forms—suggestive of fossil imprints, tools, and typographic ghosts—it becomes a poetic palimpsest in porcelain.
A Collaboration of Genius: Schreib x Rosenthal
Founded in 1961, Rosenthal Studio-Line redefined postwar porcelain by inviting fine artists and designers to play beyond the limits of utility. Werner Schreib (1925–1969), both an accomplished etcher and writer, brought an experimental approach to surface and texture. His work for Rosenthal bridges the realms of poetry and objecthood, dissolving the line between industrial product and collectible art.
About the Artist
A Berlin native, Schreib studied at the Muthesius Academy in Kiel and trained in Paris under the legendary printmaker Stanley William Hayter. His artistic lexicon is a blend of gestural abstraction, typographic exploration, and surreal tactility—qualities that animate this vase like a visual poem cast in white clay. His recognition at the International Drawing exhibition in Darmstadt and the Graphics Biennale in Krakow cements his place among the great postwar avant-gardists.
Key Features:
Designer: Werner Schreib
Manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio-Line
Production Period: c. 1960s
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Op Art, Brutalist accents
Material: Bisque porcelain (matte white, unglazed exterior)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition – minimal wear, with beautiful patina appropriate to age. No chips or cracks.
Dimensions:
Height: 58 cm
Diameter: 19 cm
A Sculptural Statement for Any Interior
Whether used as a floor vase, a sculptural decor object, or a minimalist umbrella holder, this piece brings quiet drama and historical weight into contemporary spaces. A collector’s treasure, a designer’s dream, and an art historian’s delight.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own a rare piece of German design history.
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ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1BrandRosenthalHeight58 cmWidth19 cmDepth19 cm
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About this seller
Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales