Anemone Porcelain Trio I – Large Vases with Lidded Box by Rosemonde Nairac for Rosenthal Studio-Line (1970s)
A refined sculptural trio from the celebrated Anemone collection by Rosemonde Nairac, created for Rosenthal’s visionary Studio-Line program. This composition brings together the two larger vases with the corresponding large lidded box—forming a harmonious architectural grouping defined by rhythm, proportion, and light.
Executed in Rosenthal’s signature white bisque porcelain (Porcelaine Blanche), each piece is wrapped in Nairac’s distinctive relief: a cascading, floral abstraction that oscillates between organic growth and geometric precision. The surfaces catch light like carved stone, yet retain an unmistakable softness—almost textile in their tactility.
Design & Composition
Designer: Rosemonde Nairac
Manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany
Series: Anemone
Period: 1970s
Material: Unglazed white porcelain (bisque)
Color: Matte white
This trio consists of:
– Large vase: 22 cm height × 11 cm diameter
– Medium-large vase: 18.5 cm height × 9 cm diameter
– Large lidded box: 7 cm height × 13 cm width × 10 cm depth (2.Wahl)
Together, the pieces create a balanced vertical rhythm: two rising cylindrical forms accompanied by a low, grounding volume. The dialogue between height and horizontality transforms the set into a compact sculptural installation.
About the Designer
Rosemonde Nairac, a French designer active during Rosenthal’s most experimental decades, is known for translating natural motifs into disciplined, almost architectural compositions. Her work for Rosenthal stands at the intersection of organic modernism and relief-based abstraction, where repetition becomes structure and ornament dissolves into form.
Design Context
The Rosenthal Studio-Line, founded in 1961, functioned as a platform for avant-garde design in porcelain. Nairac’s Anemone series is among its most poetic contributions—objects that move beyond function into the realm of quiet sculpture.
Collector’s Note
Complete trios of this configuration are increasingly scarce. The presence of the large lidded box adds both functional and compositional weight, making this set particularly desirable for collectors and interior architects alike.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Minimal signs of age consistent with careful preservation.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items3StyleVintageBrandRosenthalHeight22 cmWidth11 cmDepth11 cm