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Rosenthal Studio Line "Glasstruktur" Brutalist Vase by Martin Freyer, Germany, 1970s
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
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This striking Brutalist-style vase, designed by **Martin Freyer** for **Rosenthal's Studio Line** in the 1970s, is a rare example from the sought-after *Glasstruktur* collection. Standing at approximately **27 cm (10.6 inches)** tall, this piece embodies the hallmarks of Freyer’s visionary design language: a sculptural, almost geological surface texture and a bold architectural form, softened by the organic flow of hand-worked glass.
Freyer, a multidisciplinary artist and designer, was celebrated for pushing the boundaries of material and form. In this vase, his tactile manipulation of glass yields a dramatic interplay of light and shadow, with structured ridges and hollows that respond to ambient light like a living surface. The vase’s Brutalist texture evokes raw natural elements—lava, rock, ice—while its refined proportions speak to Rosenthal’s Bauhaus-influenced design ethos.
Produced as part of Rosenthal’s **Studio Line**, a pioneering series dedicated to artist-led experimentation in industrial design, the *Glasstruktur* vases were made in limited quantities and are increasingly rare on the market. Each piece in the series was individually blown and textured, making this vase **a unique collector's object** that bridges sculpture and function.
📍 **Origin**: Germany
📅 **Date**: Circa 1970s
👤 **Designer**: Martin Freyer
🏢 **Manufacturer**: Rosenthal Studio Line
📏 **Dimensions**: H 27 cm x W 13 cm × 7 cm (approx.)
🎨 **Material**: Clear pressed glass with textured surface
🫧 **Condition**: Very good vintage condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age and use
A true fusion of **Brutalist aesthetics** and **modernist precision**, this vase is a powerful statement piece for any interior—and a coveted addition to any collection of 20th-century glass.
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ConditionVery goodColorsTransparentMaterialGlassNumber of items1BrandRosenthalHeight27 cmWidth13 cmDepth7 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales