Porcelain Vase Duo – Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, 1970s

Graphic bisque porcelain duo by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, with strong Op-Art relief in matte black and matte white, each contrasted by a glossy glazed interior. The clear block-like shapes and rhythmic surface pattern create a bold black–white pairing that feels both minimalist and sculptural.

• Dimensions:
• Black vase H 26,5 cm, W 8 cm, D 8 cm
• White vase H 20 cm, W 5,5 cm, D 14,5 cm
• Material: Bisque porcelain, matte exterior with glossy interior
• Brand: Rosenthal
• Designer: Martin Freyer
• Color: Black and white
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; no chips, cracks or restorations, light signs of age
• Era: 1970s
• Origin: Germany
• Remarks: Sold as a duo

For collectors of Rosenthal and 1970s Op Art and for statement monochrome interiors; perfect on a sideboard, console or shelf.

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 Plissée 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.