{"product_id":"eosin-porcelain-vase-duo-johan-van-loon-helmut-drexler-for-rosenthal-1990s","title":"Eosin Porcelain Vase Duo – Johan van Loon \u0026 Helmut Drexler for Rosenthal, 1990s","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo fine-porcelain vases combining the folded, softly undulating forms of Dutch ceramicist Johan van Loon with Helmut Drexler’s iridescent Eosin decoration. Shifting tones of gold, violet, turquoise, rose and green move across the satin surfaces, giving each complementary form a different appearance as the light changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaller vase: H 22 cm, W 14 cm, D 8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller vase: H 17 cm, W 11 cm, D 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Rosenthal \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigners: Johan van Loon, form; Helmut Drexler\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gold, green, purple\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition with minimal signs of age; no chips, cracks or restorations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarks: Two-piece set; model 4039\/22 and 4039\/18; smaller vase dated 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe duo works particularly well on a console, sideboard or open shelf, preferably against a neutral background. Natural or directional light brings out the changing metallic colours, while the difference in height creates a balanced arrangement without the need for flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohan van Loon\u003c\/strong\u003e (1934–2020) was a leading Dutch ceramicist and textile designer who studied in Amsterdam and Stockholm. His experience with textiles informed his use of folds, overlaps and thin porcelain planes; he created editions for Rosenthal from 1980, and his work is represented in institutions including Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and Kunstmuseum Den Haag. Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelmut Drexler\u003c\/strong\u003e (1927–2016) was a German porcelain painter and designer who worked for Rosenthal from 1949 and directed its decoration department from 1970 until 1990. He developed technically demanding metallic finishes in which gold, colour and surface effects produced individually varied results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosenthal\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria, is one of Germany’s most important porcelain manufacturers, recognised for combining industrial production with high design standards. With its Studio-Linie programme from the 1960s onwards, Rosenthal invited international artists and designers to create avant-garde forms and décors, making pieces like this set both functional objects and design collectibles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57390873477495,"sku":"1311_1312","price":399.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/0434\/3415\/files\/1311_1312_SetDUO_Vase_Rosenthal_HelmutDrexler-JohanvanLoon_Colorful_Porcelain_Satin-1.jpg?v=1787039757","url":"https:\/\/www.berlinretrofinds.com\/products\/eosin-porcelain-vase-duo-johan-van-loon-helmut-drexler-for-rosenthal-1990s","provider":"Berlin Retro Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}