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Werner Uhl ROSENTHAL Porcelaine Vase Duo UFO Black matte & White glossy
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
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**Curated Duo of Werner Uhl's UFO Vases in Black & White Porcelain**
*A Rosenthal Studio Line Classic in Contrasting Finishes*
This sculptural pairing brings together two iterations of the legendary **UFO Vase** by German designer **Werner Uhl** (1943–2007), each rendered in a distinct porcelain finish—**one in matte black**, the other in **glossy white**. Produced by the innovative **Rosenthal Studio Line**, this duo is a minimalist study in contrast and form, balancing texture, tonality, and timeless design.
**About the Designer**
**Werner Uhl**, a key figure in postwar German design, is best known for his collaborations with Rosenthal during the 1970s. Trained in both applied and fine arts, Uhl embraced strict geometries and architectural clarity. His works are often defined by bold silhouettes and cerebral restraint—qualities epitomized by the **UFO Vase**, a form at once futuristic and almost ceremonial in its presence. With its flared midsection and narrow neck, the vase suggests a hovering object, an homage perhaps to Space Age optimism.
**About the Design**
The **UFO Vase** is a masterclass in proportion and reduction. Its shape resembles a disc or flying saucer gently landing—hence its colloquial name. The two versions in this duo play off each other exquisitely:
* The **smaller vase** is finished in a deep **matte black**, absorbing light and emphasizing the vase’s sculptural contour with stoic elegance. It has a subdued, almost monolithic presence—a tactile matte surface that speaks to brutalist influences.
* The **larger vase**, by contrast, is coated in a **high-gloss white glaze**. This version feels brighter, more extroverted, echoing the aesthetic of 1960s modernist interiors and the sleek optimism of Bauhaus descendants. The gloss finish also enhances the play of light on the vase’s undulating form, lending it a striking, almost liquid appearance.
Together, these two vases form a **yin-yang of porcelain modernism**—a visual dialogue of light and dark, matte and gloss, restraint and radiance.
**About the Manufacturer**
Founded in 1879 and elevated to new artistic heights in the 1960s, **Rosenthal**’s Studio Line has long been synonymous with the union of craft and contemporary design. Under the direction of figures like Raymond Loewy and the influence of Bauhaus ideals, the Studio Line engaged world-renowned artists and designers to treat porcelain as a medium for modern sculpture rather than merely utilitarian ware.
**Details**:
* **Designer**: Werner Uhl
* **Manufacturer**: Rosenthal
* **Series**: Studio Line
* **Model**: “UFO” Vase
* **Material**: Porcelain
* **Finishes**: Matte Black (small), Glossy White (large)
* **Country of Origin**: Germany
* **Production Period**: 1970s–1990s
**Dimensions** *(approx.)*:
* **Small Matte Black Vase**: Height \~13 cm × Diameter \~14 cm
* **Large Glossy White Vase**: Height \~19 cm × Diameter \~20 cm
**Condition**:
Both vases are in **excellent vintage condition**, with minimal wear appropriate to their age. The glazes are pristine, the forms uncompromised—an impeccable pair for collectors or design purists.
**A Collector’s Dream**
This **curated duo** represents a rare opportunity to acquire two distinct expressions of **Werner Uhl’s** iconic form. Whether displayed together to emphasize their contrast, or separately to let each command its own space, these UFO vases are statements of mid-century innovation and quiet futurism. Ideal for those who appreciate high-concept design with a sculptural soul.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhite, BlackMaterialPorcelainNumber of items2BrandRosenthalHeight19 cmWidth20 cmDepth20 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales