Gold Mandala Porcelain Bowl Tray - Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal , 1970s

Rosenthal Studio-Line porcelain bowl tray by Hans Theo Baumann, made in Germany around the 1970s. The low circular form combines a white exterior with a black interior and fine gold mandala-style decoration, giving the piece a precise graphic quality and a refined modernist character.

• Dimensions: H 4.5 cm, W 26 cm, D 26 cm
  
• Material: Glazed porcelain
  
• Brand: Rosenthal Studio-Line
  
• Designer: Hans Theo Baumann
  
• Color: White, black, gold
  
• Condition: Very good vintage condition: No chips, cracks or restorations observed. Light surface wear consistent with age and careful use.
  
• Era: 1970s
  
• Origin: Germany
  

This piece works well as a centrepiece on a dining table, coffee table or sideboard. It can be used for fruit, small objects or left empty so the gold graphic pattern remains visible; avoid overfilling it, as the black-and-gold interior is the main visual feature.

Hans Theo Baumann (1924–2016) was one of the leading figures of German post-war design, working across porcelain, glass, interiors and industrial design. Born in Basel, he trained in textile design and studied in Dresden and Basel before beginning a long collaboration with Rosenthal from 1954 into the 1970s, while also running his own studio and later teaching design in Berlin and Ahmedabad. His work is known for clear geometry, precision and a strong understanding of material, qualities that also define his porcelain designs for Rosenthal.

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.