{"product_id":"brown-calabash-porcelain-vase-heinrich-fuchs-for-luisenburg-1960s-1970s","title":"Brown Calabash Porcelain Vase – Heinrich Fuchs for Luisenburg, 1960s–1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sculptural porcelain vase designed by Heinrich Fuchs for Luisenburg in Germany, executed in the distinctive Calabash form during the 1960s–1970s. Its double-gourd silhouette is translated into a disciplined, ribbed body with a strong architectural rhythm, giving the piece a tactile and quietly graphic presence. Finished in a satin matte brown glaze with subtle bronze undertones, it reflects a restrained postwar modernism in which form and surface carry the full visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: H 17 cm, Dia. 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Satin-glazed porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Luisenburg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Heinrich Fuchs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Deep brown with bronze undertones\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Mid-century modern, 1960s–1970s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition; no chips, cracks, or restorations observed. Satin glaze well preserved\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarks: Model Calabash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vase has a compact, sculptural confidence that makes it especially effective in a curated interior. The faceted calabash silhouette brings a subtle tension between organic reference and architectural control, while the warm brown glaze adds depth without demanding attention. It sits particularly well among earth-toned ceramics, dark wood, brushed metal, or rougher natural surfaces, where its satin finish and rhythmic relief can do their quieter, more sophisticated work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeinrich Fuchs\u003c\/strong\u003e (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 \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eCalabash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eArchais\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:6238105a-ab8b-4ebd-9134-5514bf20c270-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4ebbe1ac-0b0b-4f4f-bf74-1ae99dcc0546\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"363\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuisenburg\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Bavarian porcelain maker active in postwar West Germany, known for modern decorative forms and tableware. Its production reflects the 1960s–1970s shift toward reduced silhouettes, matte glazes, and sculptural surface design, and some models appear to have circulated across manufacturers through shared designers or transferred production rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Berlin Retro Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56936079950199,"sku":"1903","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/0434\/3415\/files\/1903_03.01.2026_1_Vase_Luisenburg_HeinrichFuchs_Calabash_Brown_Porcelain_Satin_17-1.jpg?v=1774527525","url":"https:\/\/www.berlinretrofinds.com\/products\/brown-calabash-porcelain-vase-heinrich-fuchs-for-luisenburg-1960s-1970s","provider":"Berlin Retro Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}