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Rosenthal Selb-Plößberg H34.5cm Porcelain Vase Gold Rim & Yellow Gradient Décor
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 28 sales
Product description
Rosenthal Selb-Plößberg Tall Porcelain Vase, Germany, c. 1960s–1970s
A graceful tall porcelain vase produced by Rosenthal at its Selb-Plößberg factory in Bavaria. Defined by its elegant proportions, luminous white-to-yellow gradient glaze, and delicate hand-applied gold rim, the vase embodies the refined simplicity that characterised Rosenthal's decorative porcelain during the postwar decades.
Manufacturer: Rosenthal
Factory: Selb-Plößberg
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Period: c. 1960s–1970s
Material: Porcelain
Colours: White, yellow, gold
Finish: Glossy glaze with hand-applied gilding
Dimensions
Height: 34.5 cm
Mouth diameter: 11 cm
Opening: Approximately 4 cm
Base diameter: 8.3 cm
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations observed. The glaze is beautifully preserved, and the gold rim remains bright and intact with virtually no visible wear.
About the Manufacturer
Founded in 1879, Rosenthal became one of Europe's most respected porcelain manufacturers through its exceptional craftsmanship and continuous innovation in design. The Selb-Plößberg factory in Bavaria specialised in high-quality decorative porcelain, producing elegant forms distinguished by sophisticated glazing techniques and meticulous hand finishing. During the 1960s and 1970s, Rosenthal successfully combined timeless forms with subtle modern colour palettes that remain highly appreciated today.
Design
The vase features a gently swelling body that rises into a softly flared neck, creating a balanced silhouette of understated elegance. Its most distinctive feature is the seamless transition from crisp white porcelain to a warm yellow gradient, giving the surface an atmospheric quality that appears to glow as it catches the light. A finely hand-painted gold rim provides a refined finishing touch, emphasising the purity of the form without overpowering its restrained design. The result is a vase that relies on proportion, colour, and flawless craftsmanship rather than elaborate decoration.
Marked with the green Rosenthal Selb-Plößberg factory mark on the underside.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Materials: Porcelain
Place of Origin: Germany
Condition: Excellent
Its generous height makes this vase particularly effective on the floor, a console, or a sideboard, where its subtle colour transition can be appreciated against both light and dark backgrounds. It pairs beautifully with natural wood, travertine, marble, brass, and contemporary interiors seeking a restrained accent of colour. Equally attractive displayed empty or with long-stemmed flowers and branches, it brings quiet elegance to a wide range of settings.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, White, YellowMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1Height34 cmWidth11 cmDepth11 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 28 sales