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Rosenthal Studio Linie B&W Glossy Porcelain SPIRIT Vase Duo by Platt & Young 80s
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
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Rosenthal Studio-Line “Spirit” Vase Duo – Robin Platt & Cairn Young, Free Spirit Collection, ca. 1999
Sculptural Modernism in Black and White – Museum-Recognized Design Icons
A rare opportunity to acquire an iconic design pair: the “Spirit” vase duo by Robin Platt and Cairn Young for Rosenthal Studio-Line, created around 1999 as part of the visionary “Free Spirit” collection. These exceptional vases exemplify the synergy between sculptural ambition and functional grace that defines the best of late-20th-century European porcelain.
With their dynamic, organic Y-shaped forms and sleek monochrome palette—glossy white paired with inky black—this duo speaks to a design language rooted in biomorphic futurism and architectural clarity. These are not just vases; they are spatial gestures, poised mid-movement, challenging the boundaries between decorative object and art sculpture.
Manufactured in Germany by Rosenthal—long celebrated for pioneering collaborations with world-class designers—these Studio-Line pieces showcase the technical finesse and aesthetic boldness that marked the brand’s approach during the 1990s. The smaller white vase measures 22 cm in height, 18.5 cm in length, and 8.5 cm in width; the black one stands slightly taller at 24 cm. Both pieces are marked with the Rosenthal logo and bear the etched facsimile signatures of the designers, attesting to their authenticity and collectible status.
Designers’ Background
Robin Platt, educated at the London College of Furniture, and Cairn Young, a graduate of Central Saint Martins and Kingston University, have been creative partners since 1991. Together, they brought a distinctly British sensibility—playful, refined, and provocatively formal—to international design. Their work has spanned furniture, product, and interior design, frequently challenging typologies and expectations. The “Spirit” duo embodies their ethos: dynamic movement frozen in porcelain, with echoes of human musculature, plant structures, or liquid forms in motion.
Museum Recognition
A version of this vase is held in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, confirming the duo’s significance within the global history of contemporary decorative arts.
Condition
Both vases are in excellent vintage condition. Glossy surfaces are well preserved with only minor age-appropriate wear. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Ready to be displayed and admired.
This is a rare find for collectors of late 20th-century design, connoisseurs of Rosenthal Studio-Line, or anyone seeking a statement piece that transcends time and trend. Bold, elegant, and cerebral—the "Spirit" duo invites contemplation and conversation.
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Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items2BrandRosenthalHeight22 cmWidth18 cmDepth8 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales