Curated Porcelain Vase Duo – “Zwiebel” of Hans Achtziger for Fürstenberg & Hutschenreuther, mid–late 20th century

A refined German porcelain pairing bringing together a tall glazed vase by Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther and a compact matte “Zwiebel” vase by Fürstenberg. The duo balances clean vertical rhythm with a soft rounded form, combining postwar modernist clarity with Fürstenberg’s longstanding porcelain tradition.

• Dimensions:
  • Hutschenreuther vase: H 23 cm, W 11 cm, D 9 cm
    
  • Fürstenberg vase: H 10 cm, Dia. 12 cm
• Material: Bisque porcelain, glazed porcelain
• Brand: Hutschenreuther & Fürstenberg
• Designer: Hans Achtziger (Hutschenreuther)
• Color: White
• Condition: Excellent to very good vintage condition
• Era: Mid to late 20th century
• Origin: Germany
• Remarks: Set of two. Fürstenberg vase model Nr. 1561-11

A strong pair for interiors that mix restraint with character. It works especially well on a console, open shelf, or dining table in minimalist, mid-century, or quietly eclectic spaces, whether styled with a few branches or left empty to let the contrast of matte and gloss stand out.

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.

Fürstenberg is one of Germany’s oldest porcelain manufacturers, founded in 1747 in Fürstenberg, Lower Saxony by Duke Carl I of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The manufactory is known for combining long-standing craftsmanship with both historical and contemporary design, and original pieces are typically marked with its characteristic blue “F” beneath a crown.