Refined white porcelain box with fine vertical ribbing and a satin gold radial motif on the lid, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line. The piece combines clear geometric form with the quiet elegance typical of Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985), whose work is known for its balance of nature-inspired restraint and precise modern design.
- Dimensions: H 6.5 cm, W 12 cm, D 12 cm
- Material: Porcelain with satin gold decoration
- Brand: Rosenthal
- Designer: Tapio Wirkkala
- Color: White, gold
- Condition: Very good vintage condition
- Era: 1973
- Origin: Germany
- Remarks: Gold décor remains bright and intact.
A beautiful piece for a bedside table, console, or shelf, this box works well as a jewelry holder or as a decorative accent on its own. It suits refined modern, Mid-Century, and minimal interiors, and looks especially good styled with a small stack of books, a metal tray, or other porcelain objects.
Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was one of the most important Finnish designers and sculptors of the 20th century and a major figure of post-war Nordic design. His work for Rosenthal – including the iconic crumpled paper bag vases and the geometric Polygon tableware for the Studio Line – uniquely combined Scandinavian minimalism with German porcelain craftsmanship and is still considered a milestone in the Rosenthal portfolio. Beyond Rosenthal, Wirkkala’s multidisciplinary designs in glass, wood, metal and porcelain for Iittala and others, defined Nordic design with their minimalist, functional yet highly expressive character and are now widely recognized as modern design classics in museum collections worldwide.
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.
