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Rosenthal “Classic Rose” Porcelain Vase with Floral and Bird Motif Germany 80s
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Product description
Rosenthal “Classic Rose” Porcelain Vase with Floral and Bird Motif, Germany, ca. 1980s–1990s
An elegant large-format porcelain vase by Rosenthal, executed in the refined tradition of the company’s “Classic Rose” line — a series that combined classical European decorative vocabulary with the precision and luminosity of modern German porcelain manufacture.
The vase is distinguished by its dramatically flaring trumpet silhouette, rising from a narrow waist into a broad, theatrical opening that lends the piece both sculptural presence and decorative grandeur. Across the glossy white porcelain surface unfolds an intricate floral and avian décor composed of delicate intertwining branches, stylized blossoms, seed pods, and exotic birds rendered in soft pastel tones of sky blue, citron yellow, coral pink, olive, and lavender, framed by fine dark contour lines and subtle gilded accents.
The composition evokes a contemporary reinterpretation of chinoiserie and botanical illustration traditions — balancing romantic ornament with the clean precision characteristic of Rosenthal production. The restrained white interior and delicate gold rim provide a calm architectural counterpoint to the lively surface decoration.
Founded in 1879, Rosenthal became one of Germany’s most influential porcelain manufacturers, internationally renowned for combining technical excellence with collaborations spanning modern design, fine art, fashion, and architecture. While the Studio-Linie series pushed toward avant-garde experimentation, collections such as Classic Rose explored a more timeless decorative elegance rooted in European porcelain history.
This vase belongs to that lineage of sophisticated late-20th-century decorative porcelain — luxurious yet playful, ornamental yet graphically disciplined.
Details
Manufacturer: Rosenthal
Series: Classic Rose
Origin: Germany
Period: ca. 1980s–1990s
Material: Porcelain
Decoration: Floral and bird motif with gold rim
Colors: White, blue, yellow, pink, olive, lavender, gold
Finish: Glossy
Dimensions
Height: 28 cm
Diameter: 22 cm
Condition
Very good vintage condition with minimal traces of age and handling. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Gold rim remains well preserved.
Stylistic Notes
The vase works beautifully within:
– Hollywood Regency interiors
– Postmodern and Memphis-influenced spaces
– Eclectic maximalist interiors
– Chinoiserie-inspired décors
– Contemporary interiors seeking a singular decorative accent
Its silhouette possesses an almost couture-like elegance — the expanded rim recalling the dramatic volume of a 1950s Balenciaga collar or the flare of a theatrical costume. Simultaneously decorative object and sculptural centerpiece, the vase performs particularly well as a standalone statement piece.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, White, Multi ColorMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1BrandRosenthalHeight28 cmWidth22 cmDepth22 cm
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About this seller
Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 25 sales