“Pisa” Vase Duo – Werner Uhl for Rosenthal, 1985

Striking pair of black bisque porcelain vases from the “Pisa” series designed by Werner Uhl for Rosenthal Studio-Line. The deep matte finish and tessellated geometric surface give the pieces a strong graphic rhythm, while the restrained cylindrical forms reflect the quiet precision of late modern German porcelain design.

• Dimensions:
  
  • Vase 1: H 23 cm, W 7.5 cm, D 7.5 cm
    
  • Vase 2: H 20 cm, W 6.5 cm, D 6.5 cm
• Material: Bisque porcelain
  
• Brand: Rosenthal Studio-Line
  
• Designer: Werner Uhl
  
• Color: Black
  
• Condition: Very good vintage condition
  
• Era: 1985
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Remarks: Set of two. 

This stunning Duo is excellent for everyday styling in minimal, monochrome, or postmodern interiors. The vases work beautifully on a console, shelf, or dining table, either with a few single stems or displayed empty so the black bisque surface and geometric pattern remain the focus.

Werner Uhl is credited with a striking group of West German bisque-porcelain vases made for Rosenthal or Scherzer Bavaria, defined by crisp Op-Art geometry and sculptural relief. Typically executed in matte, unglazed white, these pieces turn repetitive patterns into architectural forms and are now popular collector items; his name is also often associated with Rosenthal studio-line vases.

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.