Black Glazed Porcelain Vase – Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, 1960s–1970s

A striking porcelain vase from the Archais series designed by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, produced in Germany during the late 1960s to 1970s. Model 5089/30 stands out for its tactile relief surface and unusual glossy glaze in a deep bitter chocolate tone with a metallic cast. The organic patterning and rhythmic texture give the piece its distinctive Op Art sensibility, while the dark finish adds a more atmospheric, space-age edge.

• Dimensions: H 30 cm, W 10 cm, D 10 cm
  
• Material: Glazed porcelain
  
• Brand: Lorenz Hutschenreuther
  
• Designer: Heinrich Fuchs
  
• Color: Dark bitter chocolate
  
• Era: Mid-century modern, 1960s–1970s
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; some traces of age and use consistent with time. No chips, cracks, or restorations.
  
• Remarks: Model 5089/30, Archais series; ceramic version without signature, attributed to this established design.

This vase has a moody, reflective finish that shifts beautifully with the light, which makes it especially effective in quieter interiors with stone, smoked glass, or dark wood.

Heinrich Fuchs (1928–2013) was one of the most visionary designers of mid-century German porcelain, best known for his Op-Art inspired work for Hutschenreuther. From 1965–1970 he created a radically new aesthetic for the manufactory, replacing Rococo florals with abstraction, minimalism and experimental relief surfaces. His celebrated Calabash and Archais series (15 different vases) explore repetitive geometric and nature-inspired textures – from bark to seashell structures – in matte or clear-glazed white, and are now highly sought-after collector pieces.

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.