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Tapio Wirkkala & Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, “Century New Wave” Vase and Bowl Duo, Germany, ca. 1980s
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
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**Tapio Wirkkala & Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, “Century New Wave” Vase and Bowl Duo, Germany, ca. 1980s**
A rare and sculptural Postmodern porcelain ensemble by Finnish master designer **Tapio Wirkkala** in collaboration with American artist **Dorothy Hafner**, produced by **Rosenthal Studio Linie** as part of their *Century New Wave* series in the 1980s. This set comprises a tall, dramatically flared **vase** and a wide, low **bowl**, both showcasing the synergy of sculptural form and bold surface design.
Design & Decoration:
* **The Form**: The silhouette of the vase (H 16.5 cm, Ø 23.5 cm) echoes Wirkkala’s celebrated *Kantarelli* (“Chanterelle”) design from the 1950s, here reimagined in porcelain with a broad umbrella-like lip and a clean, cylindrical stem. The bowl (H 6.5 cm, Ø 30 cm) follows a similarly expressive geometry. Both are crafted in finely textured white glazed porcelain with a subtle relief pattern typical of Rosenthal’s technical excellence.
* **The Decoration**: Hafner’s unmistakable hand animates the surfaces with lively pastel tones, abstract linear motifs, and playful compositional elements. A key figure in American postmodern ceramics, Hafner’s work blends influences from *Memphis Milano*, graphic design, and pop sensibilities of the 1980s.
Designers:
* **Tapio Wirkkala** (1915–1985) is one of Finland’s most influential post-war designers, known for his organic modernism, sculptural approach to form, and cross-disciplinary work spanning glass, wood, silver, and porcelain. He was a long-time Rosenthal collaborator from the 1950s onward.
* **Dorothy Hafner** (b. 1952) is an American ceramicist and designer, acclaimed for her exuberant surface patterns and her role in reintroducing playfulness and color into tableware design. Her Rosenthal collaborations from the 1980s are now considered icons of the postmodern aesthetic.
Details:
* **Manufacturer**: Rosenthal Studio Linie
* **Series**: Century New Wave
* **Country**: Germany
* **Date**: ca. 1980–1989
* **Materials**: Glazed porcelain, relief texture
* **Dimensions (vase)**: H 16.5 cm × Ø 23.5 cm
* **Dimensions (bowl)**: H 6.5 cm × Ø 30 cm
* **Condition**: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Minimal signs of use. Fully marked to base.
A vibrant and sophisticated collector’s piece representing the dialogue between sculptural modernism and postmodern surface exuberance—an object equally at home in a refined interior or a serious design collection.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti Color, Turquoise, Yellow, White, Pink, Orange, MintMaterialPorcelainNumber of items2StyleVintageBrandRosenthalHeight6 cmWidth30 cmDepth30 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales