Pianta Porcelain Vases Trio & Candle Holder - Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal, 1980s

A sculptural four-piece set from Rosenthal’s Studio Line, designed by Lino Sabattini, one of Italy’s most influential modernist designers. Crafted in white bisque porcelain, the set includes three vases and one tall candle holder, each featuring Sabattini’s signature minimalist curves and a refined matte-gloss contrast.

• Dimensions: 
  • Candle Holder: H 30 cm x W 10 cm x D 5 cm
  • Large vase: H 26 cm x W 6 cm x D 7 cm
  • Medium vases: H 23 cm x W 5 cm x D 5,5 cm
  • Small vase: H 20 cm x W 4 cm x D 3,5 cm
• Material: Porcelain
• Brand: Rosenthal
• Designer: Lino Sabattini
• Color: Smooth matt white 
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Era: 1980s
• Origin: Germany

Display together on a credenza, dining table, or mantel for a clean architectural statement. Ideal for modern, mid-century, or gallery-inspired interiors.

Lino Sabattini (1925-2016) was a self-taught Italian silversmith and designer who reshaped postwar metalware with radically pure, sculptural forms - most famously the “Como” coffee/tea service (1956) and later the founding of Sabattini Argenteria near Lake Como (1964). Celebrated internationally (including works in MoMA’s collection) and awarded the Compasso d’Oro (1979) for the “Eskimo” ice bucket, he also carried his minimalist language into Rosenthal Studio-Linie porcelain—especially the bold, pocket-like “Tasca” vases that became modern collector staples.

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.