Bisque Porcelain Lidded Box – Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther, 1970s

A spherical lidded box in matte bisque porcelain with a finely textured relief surface. The rounded silhouette feels quietly futuristic, while the unglazed finish gives it a soft, tactile presence typical of 1970s German design.

• Dimensions: H 16 cm, Dia. 14 cm, Without lid: H 9.5 cm, Opening: Dia. 12.5 cm
• Material: Bisque porcelain, unglazed matte finish
  
• Brand: Hutschenreuther
  
• Designer: Hans Achtziger
  
• Color: Soft white
  
• Era: 1970s, Space Age
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; no chips or cracks. Small production-related glossy patch on one side of the base, subtle and barely visible when displayed.
  

This Hans Achtziger box brings a calm futuristic note to an interior. The matte white bisque surface works beautifully with chrome, smoked glass, travertine, or dark wood, making it an elegant accent for a bedside table, dressing area, or a curated living room shelf. Perfect as a decorative box, bonbonniere, or jewellery holder, it adds a refined Space Age touch without overpowering the room.

Hans Achtziger (1918–2003) was a German modeller and designer who helped define the artistic identity of Hutschenreuther in Selb across more than five decades. Trained under Karl Tutter and later head of the art department at Lorenz Hutschenreuther, he created porcelain figures, services, and decorative objects known for their clear lines, sculptural sensitivity, and broad appeal, often drawing on animal and nature motifs.

Hutschenreuther is a historic German porcelain brand whose roots go back to 1814, when Carolus Magnus Hutschenreuther founded a porcelain factory in Hohenberg an der Eger. His son Lorenz established a separate porcelain factory in Selb in 1857, which grew into Lorenz Hutschenreuther AG, acquiring several other factories. In 1969 the two branches merged as Hutschenreuther AG; since 2000 the Hutschenreuther brand has belonged to Rosenthal and today continues as part of the Sambonet Paderno / Arcturus group.