Porcelain Vases Duo – Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 1970s

Graphic pair of Rosenthal vases by Danish designer Bjørn Wiinblad, combining sculptural scroll relief with clean, rounded bases. The contrast of matte, pattern-rich upper sections and glossy lower bodies in black and white gives the duo a strong, theatrical presence while remaining easy to place in contemporary interiors.

• Dimensions:
  • White vase: H 20 cm, Dia. 9,5 cm
  • Black vase: H 24 cm, Dia. 11 cm
• Material: Porcelain, matte relief with glossy lower section
• Brand: Rosenthal, Studio-Linie
• Designer: Bjørn Wiinblad
• Color: White; black
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; no chips or cracks
• Era: 1970s (white vase stamped 1974, black vase stamped 1972)
• Origin: Germany
• Remarks: White vase is B-Sort with no noticeable factory imperfections

Perfect for collectors of Rosenthal and Bjørn Wiinblad or as a monochrome statement on a sideboard, console or mantel.

Bjørn Wiinblad (1918–2006), the flamboyant Danish illustrator, set designer and ceramicist, is internationally known for his richly patterned worlds of opera-like figures and ornamental fantasy. Working across media from posters to theatre stages and porcelain, he rejected strict Scandinavian minimalism in favour of lush, narrative decoration. His collaborations with Rosenthal allowed his graphic, romantic style to reach a global audience, translating his drawings into high-quality porcelain reliefs and décors.

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.