“Tribal” Porcelain Vase Duo – Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, 1960s

Pair of tall matte white porcelain vases by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal Studio-Line, each with his signature “Tribal” relief encircling the body. The vertical pattern recalls scarified motifs and rhythmic markings, giving the smooth cylinders a strong graphic presence even without flowers. Together, the two sizes read like a totemic pair – one commanding and elongated, the other shorter and more grounded.

• Dimensions:
  • Tall vase: H 37 cm, Dia 9 cm
  • Shorter vase: H 22 cm
• Material: Fine bisque porcelain, matte unglazed exterior, glazed interior
• Brand: Rosenthal
• Designer: Cuno Fischer
• Color: White
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; no chips, cracks or repairs, with only minimal signs of age
• Era: 1960s (tall vase dates back to 1964, the second one - 1966)
• Origin: Germany
  

Great for a console, sideboard or a calm corner you want to give a bit of height and rhythm. Let the tall vase anchor the arrangement at the back and place the smaller one slightly in front or off to the side, ideally against a darker wall or wooden surface so the white relief stands out. 

Cuno Fischer (1914–1973) was a German painter, stage designer and designer who studied graphics, set design and painting at the Kunstgewerbeschule Wuppertal before working on theatre productions in post-war Berlin. From the 1950s onwards he developed a distinctive visual language that moved between expressionist drawing, narrative scenes and stylised motifs, later translating this into glass and porcelain designs. His collaborations with manufacturers such as Rosenthal and Gralglas brought an artist’s sensibility to everyday objects, often using strong line work and repeating patterns, as seen in the “Tribal” series.

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.