Silva Porcelain Vase Duo – Antje Brüggemann-Breckwoldt for Rosenthal, 1980s

Sculptural “Silva” duo in matte, high-fired porcelain with softly raised leaf relief wrapping the upper body like pressed botanical impressions. In a warm beige tone with subtle crackle in the relief, the pair balances an elongated form with a compact counterpart—quietly modern, tactile, and very Rosenthal Studio-Linie.

• Dimensions:
  • Large: H 23 cm, W 16 cm, D 5 cm
  • Small: H 15 cm, W 14 cm, D 4.5 cm
• Material: porcelain
• Brand: Rosenthal
• Designer: Antje Brüggemann-Breckwoldt
• Color: beige / grey
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no chips, cracks, or repairs reported; minimal display wear only
• Era: 1980s
• Origin: Germany
  

Ideal for collectors of 1980s Rosenthal and organic-modern ceramics, but also perfect for everyday styling in Scandinavian, soft minimal, or contemporary interiors.

Antje Brüggemann-Breckwoldt (1941–2023) was a German ceramist who developed her own clear sculptural language after studies with Jan Bontjes van Beek in Hamburg and Walter Popp in Kassel. From her workshop in Wippershain she created handbuilt vessels, reliefs and still lifes that explore the dialogue between form and surface, often in finely worked stoneware with subtle glazing. A member of the Académie Internationale de la Céramique since 1979, she was widely exhibited and is regarded as a distinguished voice in postwar European ceramics.

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.