Flash Vase & Candle Holder Duo – Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s

Postmodern porcelain duo from the “Flash” series, consisting of a vase and candle holder in Dorothy Hafner’s signature grey ground with pastel graphic decoration in turquoise, pink, lavender and black. Designed by German ceramic artist Dorothy Hafner, the set reflects her bold 1980s visual language and Rosenthal Studio-Line’s role in bringing expressive contemporary design into German porcelain.

• Dimensions:
  • Vase: H 24 cm, W 13 cm, D 13 cm
  • Candle holder: H 20 cm, W 8 cm, D 5 cm, candle opening: 5.5 cm
• Material: Porcelain
• Brand: Rosenthal
• Designer: Dorothy Hafner
• Color: Grey with polychrome decoration
• Condition: Very good vintage condition
• Era: 1980s
• Origin: Germany
• Remarks: Set of two

A strong choice for a postmodern, eclectic or Memphis-inspired interior, especially on a console, shelf or side table where the two pieces can be shown together.

Dorothy Hafner (born 1952, Woodbridge, Connecticut) is an American ceramist and glass artist whose bold, postmodern geometric pattern language turned functional tableware into collectible design. After founding Art in Dining and creating lines for major firms (including Tiffany & Co.), she began collaborating with Rosenthal in 1982, becoming best known for the “Flash” dinnerware series - widely regarded as her signature porcelain work.

Rosenthal, 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.