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Tall Hutschenreuther Glossy Asymmetrical minimalist Porcelain Vase 28cm 70s-80s
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales
Product description
Tall & Slim Porcelain Vase by Lorenz Hutschenreuther – Sculptural Minimalism, Germany, ca. 1970s
*Asymmetrical Modernist Form in Glossy White · Height 28 cm*
This large porcelain vase by Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Bavaria, dates from the late 1970s to early 1980s and exemplifies the restrained yet confident language of German postwar design. Originally conceived as part of a sculptural duo, this 28 cm version stands entirely on its own as a resolved and self-sufficient object—minimal in gesture, yet rich in presence.
Design & Form
Silhouette
The vase features an asymmetrical, gently tapering body with a subtly pinched rim. Its form suggests organic references—floral, shell-like, almost botanical—without becoming illustrative. The contour remains firmly anchored in modernist abstraction, balancing softness with architectural clarity.
Surface & Glaze
Finished in a pure, luminous glossy white, the surface reflects light smoothly across the curved planes. A faint, almost imperceptible relief in the porcelain body enhances depth and movement, rewarding closer inspection without disturbing the overall calm of the form.
Proportions
– Height: 28 cm
– Diameter (approx.): 6 cm
Slim, vertical, and well-balanced, the vase is designed to command attention through proportion rather than scale alone.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Only minimal traces of age consistent with careful display.
Markings
The vase bears the Hutschenreuther Bavaria hallmark beneath the glaze, confirming authentic production and period attribution.
About the Maker
Founded in 1857 and later integrated into the Rosenthal group, Lorenz Hutschenreuther played a key role in shaping Bavarian porcelain in the mid-20th century. During the 1960s and 1970s, the manufactory embraced sculptural, pared-down forms aligned with international modernism—prioritizing volume, line, and material clarity over decoration. This vase is a textbook example of that philosophy.
Why It Stands Out
Removed from its former pairing, this vase reads not as a fragment but as a complete statement: calm, confident, and quietly architectural. It anchors a space without demanding it—equally at home on a pedestal, console, or dining table.
Ideal for:
* Collectors of West German porcelain
* Mid-century and contemporary minimalist interiors
* Admirers of sculptural objects defined by proportion and restraint
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1Height28 cmWidth6 cmDepth6 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales