Plissée Vase Duo – Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, 1980s

Elegant pair of matte black porcelain vases from the “Plissée” series by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line. Their softly pleated surfaces recall folded textile, giving the forms a fluid rhythm and strong presence, while the Porcelaine Noire finish highlights the play of light and shadow across the porcelain.

• Dimensions:
  
  • Tall vase: H 23 cm, Dia. 17 cm
    
  • Low vase: H 12 cm, Dia. 15 cm
• Material: Porcelain
  
• Brand: Rosenthal Studio-Line
  
• Designer: Martin Freyer
  
• Color: Black
  
• Condition: Very good vintage condition
  
• Era: 1980s
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Remarks: Set of two.

A stunning pair for collectors or everyday styling, especially on a console, dining table, or open shelf. They work particularly well in minimal, monochrome, or contemporary interiors, with a few branches or single stems.

Hans Martin Freyer (1909–1975) was a German painter, graphic and industrial designer whose work ranged from architecture and stage design to textiles and product design. Best known to the wider public as the creator of the refined Volkswagen VW logo in 1938, he later worked as a freelance designer of patterns, structures and reliefs. From 1964 to 1974 he designed for Rosenthal, developing sculptural relief decorations for glass and porcelain in the studio-line – most famously the Plissé vases, whose pleated, fabric-like white or black bisque surfaces remain icons of mid-century and Op-Art influenced German porcelain design.

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.