Phoenix Porcelain Floor Vase – Rosenthal, 1938

Large porcelain floor vase by Rosenthal with a vivid red ground and finely executed chinoiserie-style phoenix decoration in gold and polychrome. Produced in Germany in the late 1930s, the piece reflects Rosenthal’s refined interwar porcelain production, combining an elegant baluster form with decorative detail drawn from European interpretations of East Asian motifs.

• Dimensions: H 43 cm
  
• Material: Porcelain
  
• Brand: Rosenthal
  
• Designer: Attributed to Rosenthal in-house design studio
  
• Color: Red, gold, blue, and multicolor
  
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; minor age-related wear to the base and
• minimal signs of handling; no chips, cracks, or repairs observed
  
• Era: 1930s
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Remarks: Glossy finish with gilt accents; chinoiserie phoenix decor

With its lacquer-like red surface and delicate gold decoration, this vase has the kind of presence that instantly lifts a corner of the room. It works especially well in an entryway, next to a console, or in a collected living space, where it can introduce color, shine, and a more decorative layer to the mix.

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.